Comments on: Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream (Barely Beige): Paint Color Review

By: Sophia Sutton

Sophia Sutton — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:55:48 +0000

Hello Kylie,
After a long search for a creamy neutral for my north facing LR and hallway you’ve help me decide to go with BM gentle cream. It’s really going to transform the current dungeon I have now. I’m wondering if you think BM Powell Buff would look good with the Gentle Cream for the entry way and stairwell area next to the LR and on the North side also? Or would BM Desert Tan look okay with the Gentle Cream? I’ve been looking at that one too walk into something a bit brighter.
Thank you so much for your help.

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:53:56 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Hi Jessica, I haven't, but the idea of it makes me happy!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:09:06 +0000

Hi Kylie. Have you ever tried to lighten Gentle Cream by 25%? If so, how did it look? Thanks!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:45:52 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hi Sarah! Chantilly Lace is okay, but I just might do a warmer colour instead, along the lines of BM Cloud White or White Dove as Gentle Cream IS so warm and pretty, whereas Chantilly comes up more clean and crisp looking. As for countertops, I try to stick with paint colours, to keep my sanity when it comes to questions ;)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:12:33 +0000

Hi Kylie!
We chose BM Gentle Cream as the “all over” color for our home. BM Chantilly Lace was suggested for our trim color. We are remodeling our kitchen and looking at white cabinets. Can you speak into the trim color and possibly recommend counter top colors that would work for us? Our floors are Pergo Haley Oak (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pergo-XP-Haley-Oak-8-mm-T-x-7-48-in-W-x-47-24-in-L-Laminate-Flooring-19-63-sq-ft-case-LF000772/205661732).
Thank you so much!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:00:25 +0000

In reply to Carmen M. Hi Carmen, I've always loved Revere Pewter with Gentle Cream :)

By: Carmen M

Carmen M — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:16:02 +0000

What gray paint color do you think goes best with Gentle Cream?

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:39:07 +0000

In reply to Victoria.

Hi Victoria, I DO love my Gentle Cream, it has its place in many homes! I switched to Creamy as I wanted to keep the soft warmth, but get a bit more of a fresh feeling out of it! And yes, I do have a review for Creamy – here you go! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/colour-review-sherwin-williams-creamy-sw-7012/
~Kylie

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 01:29:53 +0000

I am wondering why you switched to Sherwin Williams Creamy and still have BM Gentle Cream as one of the best? Why did you transition your home and docyiu have a review or recommendation for Creamy??? Thanks! Victoria

By: Jen Hogan

Jen Hogan — Wed, 16 May 2018 18:53:41 +0000

I love the gentle cream colored nursery!!! Absolutely beautiful, very peaceful looking. I LOVE the gold dots too – can you tell me where did you get them, or where can I buy them? Thank you!!!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:56:33 +0000

In reply to Emily Turner.

Oh Emily, I’ve just been sitting down for HOURS replying to comments (questions really) and what a JOY to see your email with such positive feedback – THANK YOU! And you know, I would LOOOOVE to see photos (if you’re so inclined). If not, it’s all good 🙂 kylie@kylieminteriors.ca
Thank you for making my night!
~Kylie

By: Emily Turner

Emily Turner — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:47:00 +0000

I’ve been reading your posts for the last 6 months as if I’m studying for the bar. You have given me so much insight, direction, and confirmation of some paint choices I had picked out. GENTLE CREAM! We just painted our 80s brown orange tv room to this color and it is fabulous! Our Georgian home doesn’t get much direct light, and I was,working with south west light and rich honey oak trim and doors. It has a clean yet warm feel, brings out positive tones in the wood and is the hands,down perfect cream I was in search for, a refreshing break from grays and grieves. LOVE it!????

By: Cathy A.

Cathy A. — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:04:25 +0000

I commented on your post about Cyberspace for my son’s room a few days ago. He really wants black, so I’m going with an accent wall. I’m pretty sure Gentle Cream will be the main color—he wants white, but I just don’t like white walls—especially in a kids room. What is the black in the next to last photo? That looks like it would be perfect, and I love the way it looks in that photo!

Thanks!
Cathy

By: Angel

Angel — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 04:35:11 +0000

Well we decided to use Gentle cream as our main “throughout the house color” . Thank you for this post. We are in a home that was painted all ONE COLOR..WALLS AND CEILINGS ..lol. Do you have any recommendations on a white ceiling and trim paint that would pair well with this???

Finding your website was a blessing!! THank you sooo much.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:59:06 +0000

Thank you Kylie…It is Trish…I don’t have pics of furniture they are being upholstered at the moment and the place is still totally gutted..yes, we tried manniquin cream (too yellow) however, good news, we found our color! We are going with BM Linen White …not the depth I originally had in mind, but just the whisper of yellow I wanted…it looks more creamy than yellow…..now to find the white trim…I think either BM white cloud…or BM cotton balls though cotton balls might have too much yellow..thank you Kylie for your kind responses….we NEVER wanted to move from our beautiful townhouse in the wooded area of Houston..but hurricane Harvey made us…take care.

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:23:23 +0000

In reply to Trish.

Hi Trish! Have you looked at BM Navajo White or Mannequin Cream? Really, I’m totally just guessing for your room in particular, as ideally I’d see photos of your home to see the light coming in, furnishings, etc… if those don’t work, maybe it’s time for my E-design? I do try to give as much complimentary info on my blog posts, but if that doesn’t work – you might need me to take a closer look and then you can stop pulling your hair out! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/

~Kylie

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:18:35 +0000

Hello Kylie…..it’s me again, Trish..we are trying more BM colors today…the Gentle Cream is coming off perfect on one wall but Khaki on the largest wall and I don’t want khaki so we are back to drawing board…I really want CREAM without screaming yellow because area I am covering is SO large I am REALLY having a difficult time finding a cream with depth so I am changing gears towards a SOFT CREAM (no tans or grays) so today (after us researching net till 1am) Jim is going to get BM FEATHERBED AND MAYONNAISE…he and I are both so stressed about this color…can you think of a BM color that is great for HOT south facing large room that says “French country” with cream (I like cream for my backdrop) …it can be soft but pronounced to show off crown molding…ANY IDEAS ON ANOTHER COLOR..also, I will be keeping black out curtains closed during daytime in Houston heat..(10 ft ceilings)….again..colors in furniture are cream couch..blue wingback chair…peacock material (blue, red, yellow, green) and dining drapes are autumn red and cream French print…I am using a blue/gray backsplash in kitchen next to drapes…thank you Kylie…you are my ONLY go to…and I trust your opinion after reading all your sites many times..????????

By: Trish

Trish — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 03:07:59 +0000

Hi Kylie! Trish here (in Houston) I was so excited when I got home today and saw your response…my husband had spent all day putting primer on the walls trying more colors…so when I began reading your “gentle cream” site to him and saw you responded..YEAH????..thank you…this room is not only “south” but it is the “south” facing type (you specified on another one of your sites) that is EXTREMELY hot in Houston weather….so, not being able to use a gray (to cool it down) AND wanting the French country look…Gentle Cream we are hoping will balance and calm the room…do you think Gentle Cream can calm and balance the heat? Also, my husband said he would go buy Navajo White tomorrow but we are hoping it won’t be too yellow….plus, we like depth of color on the wall to make crown molding pop.. I want a whisper of yellow (yellow has never been my favorite color but it has the French country look unlike gray does)…also, gray owl is our choice for our two bathrooms…but they are dark (no windows) but we love that color..,..thank you Kylie you have no idea what a BIG help you are…and we are RELYING on it as to NOT make a mistake..I would rather be safe with Gentle Cream than sorry with some wrong color we picked with too much yellow…thank you SOOO MUCH!!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:06:58 +0000

In reply to Shirley.

Hey again Shirley! Check out BM Cloud White, that would be a warm, but not ‘stark’ white look 🙂 Check out your other comment that I replied to as well…

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:05:49 +0000

In reply to Shirley.

Hi Shirley! So knotty pine beadboard isn’t so expensive. Don’t get me wrong, it’s LOVELY, but it’s definitely one of the more affordable wood options – I wouldn’t be adverse to painting it at all! I do find that my clients who are 60+ are often a bit more adverse to painting wood as ‘it’s wood’, but I always go back to my favourite saying ‘just because it’s wood, doesn’t mean it’s good!’. And yours MIGHT be good, but if you want a change, I say do it! Generally speaking with walls like that, most people go to a white/off-white, with the thought that it would tie into trimwork that is painted a white/off-white. I think Gentle Cream would be too heavy looking. The key with knotty pine is that you have to seal those knots with a shellac/finish that is designed for knots, otherwise they WILL bleed through the paint, even if you just use regular primer! I believe Zinsser (H.Depot) has a great product.
So long story short, painting it will freshen it up and it will still look fab. Will it ever be able to go back to knotty pine? NO, not without a lot of work (so never), but that wouldn’t sway me as generally, I think knotty pine looks better painted 🙂
I hope that helps!
~Kylie

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 12:21:00 +0000

In reply to Shirley. Correction real bead board is pricey, which we have. My inlaws don't think it would be wise to paint them.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 12:18:23 +0000

Kylie, you rock. I’ve been following you for the past 4 years. Unfortunately, after thousands of dollars spent i am actually paying attention. In our northwest facing kitchen we are finally going to go with gentle cream. We live in a southcoast/cape town in Massachusetts. We love the ocean and the country. We still like the relaxed vibe of boho. It is hard to settle when you are eclectic. We will keep our setting plaster accent wall in the Kichen. What color tri m goes with gentle Cream? Would you paint knotty pine bead board? (Bottom 4 Feet Of walls) I know so many are doing it. Nervous about the Swinging Back. is Is Expensive.

Thank you????

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:33:14 +0000

In reply to Trish.

Hi Trish, good for you for taking charge of things and doing some research! Now without seeing photos, I’m going to say that Gentle Cream should be less khaki, more French Country. Benjamin Moore Navajo White is a nice one too, a touch fresher. As for finish, I lean more toward eggshell if you’re super clean freak as it just is more washable/wipeable. There are some higher-end matte finishes that can be ‘okay’, but I dn’t know, I trust eggshell. I know BM has a new one that is supposed to be PRACTICALLY bullet-proof – and washable…I just can’t remember the name off the top of my head…

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:17:47 +0000

I enjoy your information..I have been using your advice on paint colors (I only use BEN Moore)..we lost our home in the Houston Harvey flood and have been living in a hotel while a mid-rise condo we bought is being TOTALLY renovated…they just put the cabinets in after 5mos of waiting…I am the ONE doing the design and I am NOT a designer…the hardest part has been picking a paint color for living/dining /kitchen area which is altogether and will be the same color as well as the entryway and my husband’s office ..all the same color…so after buying about $250 worth of paint samples…I think I am going with GENTLE CREAM…..my style is French Country ..my couch is off white.one chair is blue (chair we saved from flood)..one chair is being re-covered in a print that has the blue/red/green/yellow ..ETHAN ALLEN peacock print.. (also, red dining chairs saved in flood)….the print pulls the perfect blue/red from the couple of items we carried upstairs (right before water came in)..and one chair is soft creamy yellow..ALSO, Mary, at Ethan allen chose a print (cream/red) for our dining drapes (10ft ceilings)….ALSO…this whole area is a SOUTH facing (one big) room…so because you said GENTLE CREAM is good for south facing…and I do want a WHISPER of yellow …and you said gentle cream does what you tell it to do..that’s why I was thinking of GENTLE CREAM…we have bought primer and put on wall under the sample of gentle cream to see a truer version of how it will look and we put some in each room…my question is…Will the gentle cream look more khaki or will it have the whisper of yellow I want for the French country look? We have a contractor (long time friend of husband’s) he normally only does million dollar homes but is doing ours because of our situation…however, with the paint job alone running $11,000 I want to make darn sure I choose the RIGHT color …as Should I do eggshell or flat? We have NO children and NO pets and I AM clean freak..we went thru 3 contractors that ripped us off…so whatever he charges AT LEAST HE IS GETTING THE JOB DONE CORRECTLY! I appreciate your time Kylie! I am hoping Gentle Cream will work ..I am using White Dove throughout because you also said “it does what you want”…I am truly going on your advice..????..

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:02:53 +0000

First, I want to thank you Kylie for the work you do and this blog! It is interesting AND informative. Many other color blogs I’ve looked at seem to just comment with pictures or tell you what can go wrong in an attempt to scare you into buying their services. I’ve actually learned from following your blog, and hope to hire you for a project someday!
I’m glad to see this updated post about Gentle Cream – it is one of the main colors in my home and I like it. I know grey floors and walls are so popular right now, and I admire them in other people’s home, but they’re not for me. Living in the Pacific NW with so many days with grey skies – I don’t want to look at grey on the walls as well. So it’s nice to see attention given on your blog to warm colors, which I love. In my home, certain rooms and times of day bring out that slight yellow undertone in Gentle Cream that you mentioned, and it is a color that makes me feel happy and calm. In north-facing rooms it looks a bit peach to me, which I’m not fond of, but overall it is a good color for me.
BTW, 4 of the 6 paint colors in my home I think I’ve seen on your site, and they are all winners! Thanks again.