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Moody Green Study

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Our vintage moody green study is my new favorite.

Ok friend – I’m here to tell you this all off-white house just about swallowed me up with its plain jane feeling. I had to do something stat to make it ours. To add our mark. To bring out its personality. And I went big and bold with moody green in the study.This plain jane white room gets a vintage makeover with moody green walls and a vintage bookcase painted to match. #moodygreen #bestgreenpaint #vintagestorage #vintagestyle #greenwalls #2018paintrend

I decided to paint the entire study a deep and moody green. The whole thing…walls, ceiling and trim. I busted out my Wagner sprayer and a ladder while my husband sealed me off behind a wall of plastic. I can’t lie, I felt like a boss spraying that entire room. It was fun and empowering. Is that weird?This plain jane white room gets a vintage makeover with moody green walls and a vintage bookcase painted to match. #moodygreen #bestgreenpaint #vintagelibrary #cozystudy

The Best Moody Green Paint Color!

I went with Urban Garden from the HGTV Home line by Sherwin Williams at Lowe’s. This is sincerely my new favorite paint line (I used it here too). The paint is a “one coat” primer and paint in one. I rarely find this one coat claim to be true, but it really is with this one! (BTW This is not a sponsored post, but it should be because I love this stuff!!) It worked like a charm in my Wagner sprayer. There was a good amount of prep to mask off the floor and window, but after that, it went pretty quick. I used flat finish all over in case you were wondering. I prefer flat finish on all my wall paint. Urban Green lived up to its name by adding a fresh updated shade of green, different from the throwback green and maroon of the 90’s! It’s urban cool with a vintage vibe.This plain jane white room gets a vintage makeover with moody green walls and a vintage bookcase painted to match. #moodygreen #bestgreenpaint #vintageoffice #cozyoffice

This house has close to zero storage, especially when compared to our last house and I have found myself having to buy new furniture to complete rooms and have a place for important stuff like underwear and books.  My initial thought was to have some built-ins added to the study, but finding a good carpenter was a harder task than we imagined. This turned out to be a good thing. This plain jane white room gets a vintage makeover with moody green walls and a vintage bookcase painted to match. #moodygreen #bestgreenpaint #vintagestorage #vintagestyle #greenwalls #2018paintrend

Lack of a woodworking genius lead to an alternate plan. Enter the massive bookcase I scored for a song. Let me tell you how this piece came to be in my house. In case you are new here, we just moved to a small town south of Ft Worth. I immediately searched out the local thrifting and antique spots in town and to my delight found the most awesome little store in our downtown. She has tons of great furniture pieces at amazing prices. As I was buying multiple pieces of furniture that I will show you later we started talking about what else I was looking for. I told her about the study. My new BFF Reagan told me about some giant bookcases she had in her storage unit and that was all she wrote. Any wild guesses on how much I paid for this gem? It pays to ask questions and talk with local dealers, you never know what they have in storage or the sources they can scour to help you find what you are looking for. They are a fantastic resource for your hunting adventures (she is now even hunting down pieces for me!). UPDATE: I added more storage and decor, you can see it here.This plain jane white room gets a vintage makeover with moody green walls and a vintage bookcase painted to match. #moodygreen #bestgreenpaint #vintagelibrary #bookcase

Three grown men maneuvered this monstrosity into our study and I promptly painted it the same moody green as the walls, using the same paint. I was going for a built-in look without the typical built-ins! I am adding even more storage and will show you that project later this week! This room is not quite finished, but the new color definitely set the ball rolling! You’ll have to let me know what you think about the vintage moody green study color! Shout out if you have any questions, thanks for walking with me. 🙂This plain jane white room gets a vintage makeover with moody green walls and a vintage bookcase painted to match. #moodygreen #bestgreenpaint #vintagestorage #vintagestyle #greenwalls #2018paintrend

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  1. Angela says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:22 AM

    This is great! I love the green on green.

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  2. Cathy says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:23 AM

    Not a color I would choose. It would depress me, especially in the winter.

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  3. MaryAnne Miller says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:25 AM

    Paint toooo dark

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  4. Kathy says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Holy Cow! That was a gutsy move! My first reaction to the color was UGH! However the finished product coupled with that gorgeous bookcase is totally beautiful. You clearly have The Vision and The Knack!

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  5. melaniealexander says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    LOve it Kim! I think it was a genius idea to paint the cabinet the same color as the wall!

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  6. Karen Emery says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    You are amazing! Your vision never is describable, but when it comes to life it is unlike anyone elses I have ever seen!!!! Would have never in a million years thought of this! Looks rich! Love it!

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  7. Laura Laskey says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:37 AM

    OMG LOVE it!

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  8. Denise Whittle says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    Very stiking! And so not the “normal gray/greige” we are seeing so much of lately. Question: Why do you use flat finish paint on your walls? Isn’t it harder to clean should the need arise? Thank you!

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  9. BPS says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:55 AM

    Kim, this is stunning!! You are a genius for doing the furniture the same color. It reminds me of a room I have pinned out of Architectural Digest – for real! And the bigness of this piece is phenomenal. Great job!!

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  10. Susan says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:04 AM

    LOVE all of this!!

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  11. Bj says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:06 AM

    Wow. What a room!!!!! Such a different look. I could walk in there with my book and snuggle up for hours! You are quite the visionary

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  12. Judy says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    Looks amazing I love it

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  13. RHONDA GARCIA says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    Love the color on the wall! But I would have left the beautiful wood alone on the furniture piece. Painted the same color, it takes away for the gorgeous detail of the piece and takes away the richness.

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  14. Robbyn Mendleski says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    I LOVE IT!!! I am SOOOOOOOOOO tired of all the white on white on white homes. I keep asking does ANYONE use color anymore??? That looks fantastic! Can’t wait to see more

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  15. Rena Skinner says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    This is just amazing on so many levels! I applaud you for going with the green, too! I recently had the opportunity to repaint my rooms and paint some new ones after Hurricane Matthew took its toll. I went with glorious COLOR in every room and I do not regret it. I only regret the years of boring white walls! You are such an inspiration.

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  16. Phyllis Jobe says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:52 AM

    Kim I love how your room looks. I am so tired of all the white in most posts. That color looks warm to me.

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  17. Marlene Stephenson says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:52 AM

    If you like it that’s all that matters, now that beautiful cabinet needs some light on it hard to see. I do mean light as sun light not color.

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  18. Barb says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful! And the touch of red really pops. I like that you were willing to make such a bold move as I’m about done with the “all white” approach. With so many colors out there why not use a few.

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  19. Danna says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:36 PM

    I absolutely love it! You’re such a genius. Now for the name of that antique store. I just may have to make a trip to your town so I can visit it. I’m getting a little bored with some in Fort Worth and Weatherford.

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  20. Sandra says

    July 30, 2018 at 1:04 PM

    I painted my dining room a color very close to your moody green…and that’s what I wanted. Darker than the others rooms, contemplative and restful. I love mine and I love yours. Plus…holiday decor is gorgeous in there! From Christmas to Easter, through summer flowers into harvest season and Thanksgiving.

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  21. Brandye says

    July 30, 2018 at 2:05 PM

    Personally I’m moving away from green. HOWEVER, I love how your room turned out. The color is intense and, imho, calming.

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  22. Shirley D says

    July 30, 2018 at 3:52 PM

    I like the green but the cabinet was gorgeous stained & paired w/ the green. Now it disappears. But maybe that’s what you wanted. Personally I couldn’t ever paint something that beautiful unless it had damage.

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  23. Brenda says

    July 30, 2018 at 4:18 PM

    WOW!! Love that color. Green’s my favorite color and I love all shades of it, but that one screams study and England. Crazy but I love it.!

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  24. Dionne Street says

    July 30, 2018 at 5:30 PM

    I love it! I have always felt that a study/library should be dark and cozy. It just makes cuddling up on a rainy or cold day with a book and pet that much better! It’s so good to see a dark color. I am so tired of seeing gray/griege! It is way over used! This is very unique and different from everybody else. I can’t stand cookie cutter decorating where everybody’s decor looks the same! Great job!

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  25. Juls says

    July 30, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    Love, love, love it! Thanks for the link to the store- I have family in Midlothian, sending them to check it out :).

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  26. Peggy Perkins says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:41 PM

    Love it !! The big bookcase is absolutely awesome and I love the color on it, makes it classy. Admire your work.

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  27. Enola Crayton says

    July 30, 2018 at 8:23 PM

    Not my choice of color, to dark and drab but then I feel the same about the furnishings. To each his own. God made us with different likes and this is what makes life worth living. Keep painting!!

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  28. Jennifer Fredericks says

    July 30, 2018 at 8:32 PM

    I love it! It will be cozy in the winter and actually cooler in the summer (I love my dark room in summer and this is coming from someone whose favorite color is white). I love the painted cabinet – it would have looked boring just sitting there as it was. Great job – can’t wait to see more!

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  29. Lori says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:43 PM

    I agree with some of the other comments. While I do like the moody green color, it is a bit much having everything painted with it. I also agree if it’s something you like, more power to you! Just not something for me. Looking forward to seeing the finished room.

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  30. Pat says

    August 1, 2018 at 10:07 AM

    It’s beautiful, and if you are happy with it that’s all that matters anyway. It’s a stunning piece and I can tell it’s going to be well used and even more loved than it was in a storage unit gathering dust.

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  31. Robin says

    August 4, 2018 at 2:59 PM

    That is soooo beautiful ????????????!

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  32. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says

    August 25, 2018 at 8:35 PM

    What a fantastic statement room, Kim! Wow!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:35 PM

      thanks Larissa, we are loving the cozy feel

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  33. Karolyn Love says

    January 18, 2019 at 9:52 AM

    Kim, I love the color, even on the bookcase! It just says “come on in, grab a book and stay awhile”! For me, the bookcase detail actually pops more with the green than the original did. I, too, am tired of the lighter rooms and will be adding more color the next time I paint. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 18, 2019 at 3:20 PM

      aww thanks, it is a cozy room and I am so thrilled with how it is coming along.

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  34. lee says

    January 20, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    Great vision– ♥ what you’ve done!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 28, 2019 at 10:34 AM

      Thank you, this room is a fav of mine!

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  35. Joanne says

    March 26, 2019 at 5:10 PM

    It’s only paint. I love different! Everyone is using grey. Good for you! Go for it!!!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 29, 2019 at 12:38 PM

      thanks and we love it so that what counts!

      Reply

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