Since color selection is so difficult for so many I thought this information I stumbled upon to be very interesting and fun. When my clients have the opportunity to actually see the color samples they are quite surprised.

If you have a fear selecting the wrong color for yourself, watch the TV program Desperate Housewives! Many of the colors appear to be soft and muted. This is because they are. Anytime you place a color sample against a white wall (or any white background) it is going to seem much more intense. Below is a list of each main characters home color palette. Next time you watch the program, see if you can spot them!

Benjamen Moore color palettes are used...we share the information with you!

The Paint Colors of Wisteria Lane...

Bree

Hathaway Peach HC-53
Butter Pecan OC-89
Arizona Tan 2162-50
Wythe Blue HC-143
Wickham Gray HC-171
Durango Dust 2165-60

Edie

Northampton Putty HC-89
Shaker Beige HC-45
Mauve Blush 2115-40
Cherry Malt 2104-50
Whisper Violet 2070-70
Touch of Pink 2008-70

Lynette

November Skies 2128-50
Strawberry Yogurt 2104-70
Rose Silk 2104-60
Cherry Malt 2104-50
Melted Ice Cream 2095-70
Beacon Gray 2128-60

Susan

Pink Pearl 2005-60
Hollingsworth Green HC-141
Sweet Salmon 2167-60
Crisp Straw 2157-50
Whisper Violet 2070-70
Provence Creme 2021-60

Gabrielle

Beeswax 2157-40
Acorn Yellow 2161-40
Dark Beige 2165-40
Summer Peach 2167-70
Soft Pumpkin 2166-40
Annapolis Gray RME-70

"Color plays an important role in the show," says Tom Walsh Production Designer for ABC's Desperate Housewives. "We use Universal Studios. Colonial Street for our set on Wisteria Lane, and the houses are basically a Whitman's Sampler of Americana."Walsh says that another benefit to using Benjamin Moore Paints is their durability. "The set is kind of a machine, and it takes a beating over time so it has to be sturdy," explains Walsh. "We need sets that can withstand the wear and tear of the crews and their equipment. All the moving and shaking we need to do to the sets, we can do because we know the paint can withstand it."

Hope you have enjoyed this fun trivia! Remember... color is your friend! It is added to the paint for FREE!

If you would like a complete set of a particular home mailed to you FREE of charge visit one of the websites listed below. Julie Rieman ~All About Redesign Center

Julie Rieman

Julie has been in the design field for almost twenty years. Starting out with wall coverings and faux painting finishes before they were all the rage. Rearranging furniture and hanging artwork upon completion of her painting projects... The story began. After many years of helping family and friends she decided to be paid for her efforts. Julie accepted a position with a National Retailer, completed her training and went on to become one of the Top Decorators in the Nation. Credentials Include Member IDS ~Interior Design Society Member IRD ~Interior Redesign Directory Member MBD ~Minnesota Best Decorators Member HDWFI ~Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Institute Member IDDP ~International Directory Decorative Painters Nationally Top Ranked Interior Decorator Trainer in Home Decor and Window Treatments Fabric Specialist Color Analyst Painting Professional Faux Painting Instructor Decorating Columnist Successful Small Business Owner Interior Redesign & Home Staging Instructor