A couple months ago, I decided I wanted to change up some things in my house. I always like adding more character and adding extra character in new ways. I just THRIVE on change in my home!
Well, I told y’all on THIS POST of some things I wanted to change, and I got a lot of mixed reviews about how you felt about me painting my white built ins in a new color! But guess what?? I KNEW it was going to look fabulous, and I just went with my gut on this one!
So, I picked a color, which was the HARDEST part for me- but let me tell you…I WON the lottery with this pick!!! It is RETREAT by Sherwin Williams, and I am OBSESSED with it!!!
I am currently on vacation, and my painter was able to come while I am gone…so she sent me these after pictures and I could not wait any longer to share it with you! I CANNOT WAIT to get home and see them in person and style them!!! If you wanna see them again when I get them styled, just let me know in the comments!
I haven’t edited these pics or anything at all…this is exactly the way she sent it. The little white spot on the left is just a glare. Are you as in LOVE as I am???
I think this color is everything!! It has completely changed the entire look! I think it even made the wood portion in the middle pop even more.
I thought about painting the wood panels, and I may still do that…but I am not sure. I am gonna leave like this for at least a little while. Eventually, I may do them white or tile it back there…thoughts?!
Be sure to PIN this for later so you don’t forget the deets when YOU are ready to paint your next piece!
Last Updated on April 8, 2025
I love the paint color on the built ins it really warms up the space! I would’ve picked same color family too, it’s beautiful!!! ❤️
I love the new color, looks awesome!
Oh my goodness…I love it!! The color is fabulous, and it looks sooooo good! Beautiful!! Definitely want to see when you get it styled!!
Beautiful!!! Love that color!!
My thought is WOW!! I already loved it before, but I love it even more now!!! I have to say I think it’s a great idea to wait a bit before changing the wood panels, but if you do?? It’ll come out fantastic…you just have a way of making it happen! And no matter what any of us think, you just keep doing YOU. There’s really no other way that works!! ????❤️????
That looks amazing!!! Love the color!!!!
WOW they look AMAZING! Can’t wait to see how you style them!
I want to see them styled please.
What size cabinets do you have? I need a place to store my 12×12 scrapbooks and love the look you have here.
Looks great Brooke
You did amazing job on it
Love it
Beautiful!! Love the color!
OH Brooke!!! Love love this color. It makes them POP!!! I have to admit when first said you wanted to pain them I was like Awe! White goes with everything but this color is just fantastic. I can’t wait to see you style your decor with it
I love that color
Oh my goodness!! They turned out beautiful!!!
LOVE the green! I am a color person. I would do more green behind. I personally would not like black TV on white background and green on sides. But you have great taste and will love whatever you do. ( Or even wallpaper behind)
Totally agree that the new color (which I love) makes the wood stand out! I’ve learned over the years to always go with your gut!
LOVE THE COLOR!! Leave the wood for a while!!
Show the finished product when you finish with it.
I love the built in as it was and I love it in the new color! The current version feels more like Brooke to me.
They turned out beautifully!!! I love the color!!!
Love the color !!
Love it Brooke! Good choice of color. ❤️
I love, love, love this new color!!
I love the color you chose!
They look good. It will be interesting to see how they look styled. I do think it makes the wood look warmer and balanced. I don’t think I would paint or tile it for a while until I see I it looks through the different seasons styled. Enjoy them
Cheryl
It turned out beautiful! I love it! ❤️
Love it ????
They are so beautiful! I loved them white, but you were so right in the change of color you picked. Enjoy Brooke!
I love the POP of color!!! We are going to build some time, and one whole wall will be built in’s. I love decorating, so I’m excited. It will be minus the TV.
Looks great!
LOVE IT! It looks amazing!
I was just debating what color to paint my closet built-ins. Sage green is my favorite, but I hate picking out colors so I thought I would go with white. I will be going to get Retreat at Sherwin Williams! Yours looks so pretty.
I think you made the right choice. It warms up the room.
Just beautiful!!♥️
Thank you! ????