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Need a Little Interior Paint Color Inspiration for Your Oakland Home?

Need a Little Interior Paint Color Inspiration for Your Oakland Home?

As a local Oakland painting company, we live in a world of color and enjoy keeping track of the trends. In addition to bringing technical expertise to the table, we want to help connect our clients with new ideas and inspiration for how to make their home all it can be.

If you follow our blog and social media, you likely know that we have posted in the past about the popularity of neutral paint colors. Off-white and grey have been living in the limelight this past year in particular. In fact, we wrote about selecting white paint and how to add fresh splashes of color within a white space not too long ago.

Sherwin Williams recently rolled out their predicted Paint Color of the Year for 2017 and (you guessed it!) it’s a neutral once again. This time Poised Taupe is expected to be one of their best sellers.

This leads to an important question, and one that may pester you if you're a big fan of bold color: what's the deal with neutral paint? Why is it so hot?

Why Is Neutral Interior Paint So Popular?

Bright and Fresh

Dark colors tend to absorb light, while lighter colors ricochet it around the room. This creates a feeling of height and size that just about any space will appreciate.

Pave the Way for Colorful Decor

Neutral interior paint is stylish, but it's also subtle. It's more than happy to let your favorite colors shine within your curtains, blankets, pillows, artwork, rugs, etc...

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Neutral Colors Love Accent Walls

If you have a personality that needs bolder colors, you can certainly add an accent wall. This opens up the potential for utilizing an even more vibrant color than you might choose for all four walls.

Both Timeless and Trendy

Trends come and go, but neutral paint colors typically are never out of vogue. They may not always be as popular as they are right now, but they will never be a bad option for all of the reasons we listed above.

If fresh interior paint and updated style is in your home's future, we suggest taking extra time to really explore your options. Have fun with the process! There are countless resources online your can browse, but there also is no substitute for contacting your local painter and asking for their help with the process.

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“Everyone I dealt with was nice, helpful, and very professional. The price was reasonable! (I didn't feel like I was getting the "San Francisco price." The attention to detail and work quality was excellent. They did what they said they would do in the exact timeframe they said they would do. Highly recommend!”

— Tim Tyson

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— Richard
Orinda

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— Heidi B
Walnut Creek

“My entire experience with MB Jesse was very professional. The crew were very friendly and super accommodating of my ridiculous schedule and geriatric pets in the house. The finished product, which was pretty much my entire house, far exceeds my expectations. Would definitely work with them again!”

— Heather Jordan

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“The finish on my kitchen cabinets had failed, becoming tacky and grimy around the handles. M B Jessee gave me a reasonable quote, far below some others, and did an outstanding job, striping the original varnish and refinishing with a new lacquer finish. The cabinets look like new. Work was done 1 day faster than estimated. The crew was extremely hard-working, considerate, and neat. Highly recommend M B Jessee.”

— Thama B.
San Francisco, CA

“I loved working with M.B. Jessee from start to finish on a relatively small paint job that grew a bit. I felt in very good hands from the moment Matt Jessee came out to give me the estimate and talk about my job. He was very easy to talk to and he handled my changes very well. Then the actual work done by Rigoberto and Mario was impeccable. They were neat and meticulous and the paint job looks beautiful. I could not have asked for more and when I did, they accommodated me 100%. I will not hesitate to call M.B. Jessee again and to refer them to friends.”

— Nancy Kurkjian

“It was a great experience working with MB Jessee. The crew was careful and thorough as they painted the house, sealed stucco cracks, repaired dry-rotted wood, stained the deck, etc. Robert, Gersson, Jose, and all of the people involved in the process from the estimate to the job completion were friendly and professional.”

— Mike C.
Livermore, CA

“MB Jessee painters are stellar! As a designer I've worked with numerous companies over the years, and MB Jessee is a top-notch firm. From the first phone call to the final clean up, every person is courteous, professional, and hard working. The owner, Matt, is a charitable leader who has instilled his team with integrity and honesty providing the customer with a first class experience at a fair price with a paint job that is guaranteed to last. I highly recommend MB Jessee. Thank you Matt and your STAR crew-Daniel, Rigoberto, Vicente, Edy, Pedro, and Mario, for a job well executed! Cynthia Brian, ASID, Starstyle® Productions, llc”

— Cynthia Brian
Morgan, CA

“Matt, We are very happy with how all of the painting worked out. We were extremely impressed with the quality of the work in the bathroom. I liked working with Victor, he and Marvin were extremely conscientious about doing a great job, not just the minimum. I know the front door took a lot longer than you'd expected. But they did it PERFECTLY. We never thought it could turn out like that! Thanks again for the great work. We'll be calling you again in the future!”

— Craig
Alameda, CA

“The kitchen looks NEW! You guys are amazing.”

“Today I received a beautiful bouquet from your company. It was totally unexpected and very much appreciated--a lovely surprise. Also today, your crew finished my job. I am so pleased with all their fine work. Richard is absolutely amazing and a total delight to work with. He was also extremely helpful during the paint color process. The interior work in my home far exceeded my expectations. A big thank you to you and the crew for an outstanding job. Thank you, thank you for a terrific job!”

— Barbara
Piedmont