7 Timeless Paint Colors That Work Beautifully In Older Homes

Our region is rich in old homes that span many architectural styles. If you're the current owner of one of these beauties, thoughtfully choosing period-appropriate paint colors is one way to honor its past. Historic-inspired colors are a natural fit for historic homes, since these spaces would have originally contained hues far more interesting than modern cool-toned grays or stark white.

We asked three Southern designers to tell us which paint colors they love the most, but specifically for historic homes. No matter whether you're going for something subtle vs. bold or warm vs. cool, you'll find a hue worth considering for your old home.

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