10 Designers Share Their Go-To Color Choices

Ten design experts reveal to us the colors and combinations that never fail them. From classic choices to unexpected favorites, the answers are sure to inspire.

Amy Lau, of Amy Lau Design:

“A bright citron green paired with a pale pearl gray and white.”
Jennifer Fisher, of J. Fisher Interiors:

“In terms of paint, my favorite white right now is Decorator's White by Benjamin Moore. I really like turquoise, so I try to incorporate that into my designs when the client also is a fan.”
Paloma Contreras, of Paloma Contreras Design:

“I love rich, saturated colors used in unexpected ways. I frequently use chocolate, navy, and moss green.”
Kristine Paige Kamenstein, of Jackson Paige Interiors:

“Meyer lemon yellow.”
Robert Brown, of Robert Brown Interior Design:

“Grey. I like colors that are hard to describe what they are. Colors that change with the light. Once I developed a color that we called Dead Elephant—we just couldn’t describe it any other way.”
Cindy Rinfret, of Rinfret Limited Interior Design & Decoration LLC:

“I love neutrals. You can change the character and feel of a room just by adding pillows, flowers and art. Total flexibility.”
Amy Kartheiser, of Amy Kartheiser Design:

“Black. I love to add black as a detail color. It's great for doors, furniture, windows, etc.”
Lee Ann Thornton, of Lee Ann Thornton Interiors:

“I am known for my love of blue and white. Blues in all shades are my go-to color, and I like to connect that color with lots of greens, reds, etc.”
Paula Daher, of Daher Interior Design:

“Any shade of taupe. It's the perfect backdrop for punctuations of color with art and accessories.
Brooke Moorhead, of Brooke Moorhead Design:

“Plum, aubergine, ivory. Black and white. All shades of beige.”