My Modern Farmhouse Paint Colors

Paint Color Details

Hey guys! Today I’m happy to share the paint colors I used in my Idaho modern farmhouse. It is probably one of the top 10 questions I get asked, so I thought I’d put all the deets in ONE place! 😉

If you’ve been following along with me, you’re well aware my home is fairly neutral, with a lot of whites and pops of black. Finding the right white paint can be super overwhelming and challenging. I mean, how many shades of white are there?! A LOT!! I finally found one I LOVE. Benjamin Moore “simply white” is my foundation color, with Sherwin Williams “tricorn black” being my accent color throughout. I then selected three other spaces in my home to add color.

See below for a list of my 5 paint colors and details about where and the sheen I used in my home. Keep scrolling to see examples images of each color in different rooms in my modern farmhouse. Please leave a comment if you have any questions.

[1] Benjamin Moore “Simply White”

Usage: walls, ceilings, trim, case, base boards, kitchen cabinets, interior doors, bunk beds, mudroom cabinets

BM Sheen – Regal Flat: ceilings

BM Sheen – Regal Matte: all interior walls (excluding bathrooms)

BM Sheen – Aura Satin: cabinets, interior doors, trim, case & base

BM Sheen – Aura Spa: bathroom walls and ceilings

[2] Sherwin Williams “Tricorn Black”

Usage: kitchen islands, pantry doors, great room barn doors, front door

SW Sheen – Flat: front door, great room barn doors

SW Sheen – Satin: kitchen island, pantry doors

[3] Benjamin Moore “Hale Navy”

Usage: powder room walls

BM Sheen – Regal Matte: powder room walls

[4] Benjamin Moore “Storm”

Usage: bunk bedroom vanity

BM Sheen – Aura Spa: bathroom vanity

[5] Benjamin Moore “Dark Olive”

Usage: Luke’s office cabinetry

BM Sheen – Aura Satin: office cabinetry

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LunaOctober 9, 2019 AT 5.19 AM

What about outside? What colors you used?

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1. adminOctober 10, 2019 AT 6.18 AM
  
  Hi Luna! The outside is cedar wood. Our painted used a custom stain. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks! Kasey
JaneyOctober 9, 2019 AT 7.39 AM

Hi there!
I love your front porch wall lights but am having trouble finding them from your posts. Can you send me a link or atleast the name of the company and type?

Thanks so much!
Janey

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1. adminOctober 10, 2019 AT 6.19 AM
  
  Hi Janey! The source of my barn lights and link are here: https://www.sbkliving.com/home/home-interiors/summer-front-porch/
2. NicOctober 25, 2019 AT 1.23 PM
  
  Gosh I love your home!
  
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  1. adminOctober 25, 2019 AT 1.30 PM
    
    Thank you, Nic!!
  2. KimNovember 2, 2019 AT 4.27 AM
    
    What stain color is your floor and ceiling beams? Beautiful home!
    
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    1. adminNovember 2, 2019 AT 8.14 AM
      
      Hi Kim! Our floor is a custom stain that my painter came up with based on an image I showed him. The beam are natural reclaimed wood – I picked them out from a lumber yard.
Erin GOctober 21, 2019 AT 4.00 PM

Thank you! I was searching and searching for a good white (soooo many choices!). I found your blog, which led me to BM Simply White and I am seriously happy with it! And now I’ve started buying other stuff via your Like It To Know It links.

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1. adminOctober 22, 2019 AT 5.50 AM
  
  Hi Erin! I’m so glad you found me and are loving BM “simply white” 🙂 Have a great week!
JoannaOctober 21, 2019 AT 6.38 PM

Hi! Your house is beautiful 😍 I’m loving the barn door handles. Where did you purchase those?

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1. adminOctober 22, 2019 AT 5.49 AM
  
  Hi Joanna – thank you! Here is the link to the handles: https://rusticahardware.com/industric-pull/
GayaDecember 19, 2019 AT 2.08 PM

Love your counter high chairs. Been looking for exactly that wood color . Could you share their origin?

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1. adminDecember 22, 2019 AT 7.52 AM
  
  Hi Gaya! Here is the link! https://rstyle.me/+38bxZM2ygyDaU1osawhWDA
LeanneJanuary 10, 2020 AT 10.21 AM

LOVE YOUR SITE! What a gift you have with creating beauty and wonder. I’d love to know what gray nightstands you’re using in your master bedroom? They look like just what I’ve been looking for. Been using plastic tote bins the past year until I’ve found something! Haha. 😀

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1. adminJanuary 12, 2020 AT 8.20 AM
  
  Thank you Leanne! My nightstands are linked over on my master bedroom blog post here: https://www.sbkliving.com/home/neutral-modern-farmhouse-bedroom/
KerryJanuary 25, 2021 AT 2.36 PM

Any chance you know what grout color you used for your kitchen tile? I’m doing a basic white subway tile and like the slight contrast yours offers!

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1. adminJanuary 26, 2021 AT 5.33 AM
  
  Yes! We used light gray.
Aya TakieddineFebruary 11, 2021 AT 10.18 AM

Hello!
What is the tile you used in the powder room?

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1. adminFebruary 11, 2021 AT 11.05 AM
  
  Hi Aya! Here’s the link: https://www.cementtileshop.com/in-stock-encaustic-cement-tile/AtlasII.html
Aya TakieddineFebruary 11, 2021 AT 3.51 PM

Thank you so much

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MaggieOctober 16, 2022 AT 7.47 PM

Where is your dining room chandelier from? It’s beautiful!

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1. adminNovember 9, 2022 AT 6.15 AM
  
  Here you go: https://rstyle.me/+ZoBFVD9ZnaQcxq6ZQywO5g