Southern homes' architecture, character, and charm are nothing less than breathtaking. Open porches, gabled roofs, tall ceilings, winding staircases, and brightly painted front doors are just a few of the remarkable features of Southern home design.

The South is rich in history and culture, and even the color palette of the South has a story too. Selecting the right interior or exterior paint color can be intimidating for the thousands of colors from which to choose.

The Painted Horse, home to Benjamin Moore's 3500 colors, is here to help you select a palette with a Southern appeal. We carry a broad scope of tones and undertones to help you create moods and let the colors of your house tell your story of the South.

RED, RED, AND RED

One prevalent southern color is Barn Red. Picturesque red barns cascade a Southern landscape making it a perfect color to accent your exterior. Give your doors and window trim a pop with Barn Red. Benjamin Moore offers a variety of Barn Red colors, including but not limited to Paper Lantern, Smoldering Red, Merlot Red, and more.

Open your world to every red imagined.

BLUE AS BLUE CAN BE

Whether it be pale blue or deep blue, blue is another color famous in the South. Front doors are often painted in a rich tone of blue, making them stand out against the white-columned homes. At The Painted Horse, we carry scores of beautiful blues that will be a perfect match for your front door, kitchen cupboards, accent wall, or even a porch swing. Colors such as Kentucky Haze, Ozark Shadows, or Charlotte Slate are among the many rich Benjamin Moore blues available.

A pale blue is a suitable color for the ceiling of an open porch or even interior ceilings. This soft hue creates a calming, relaxing effect. Colors such as Cool Breeze, Whispering Spring, or Silver Cloud are just a few of the hues available.

Open the door to let the blue in.

GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE

Deep greens are also another popular color in the South – greens so deep in hue that they almost look like black. These rich earth-tone shades can transform the exterior window trim, doors, fences, or even a kitchen island. Swatches such as Tarry Town Green, Goodwin Green, or Waller Green are, to name a few of the many different, deep shades.

Explore your fields of green.

PRETTY IN PINK

Pale pinks are famous in the South as they add a classic, subtle charm. Painting the exterior of a house a light pink is common in the South. Light pink exteriors work well with a deep, rich trim color. Pinks can also be used on interior walls, especially in a powder room or a nursery.

Tones such as Gentle Butterfly, Odessa Pink, or Pink Swirl are among the many color choices available.

Find your world of pink.

CONTACT US

We have showrooms in Lexington, George Town, and Richmond, where our experts are eager to help.

With over 3500 colors from Benjamin Moore, The Painted Horse is the Lexington/Fayette area's premier dealer of Benjamin Moore interior paint and upscale custom window treatments.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team can help you choose the perfect paint grade and colors for any interior painting project in your home. Visit one of our three locations in Lexington, Georgetown, or Richmond, KY. We're happy to serve the greater Lexington, KY, areas, including Georgetown, Richmond, Frankfort, and Paris, KY. We are here to help you find the colors that let your walls tell the story.