Ditch Cold, Boring Kitchens: Jenny Marrs' Favorite Paint Shade Brings A Warm Revival

They say it's love that turns a house into a home, but the right shade of paint can also go a long way. White, cold kitchens are on their way out to make room for more personality, as folks are starting to embrace warmer tones, sentimental decor pieces, and overall understanding that character isn't just for the living room. Jenny Marrs, from the HGTV series "Fixer to Fabulous," is someone who deeply understands the philosophy of creating homes rather than just decorating houses.

In a TikTok posted by House Beautiful, Marrs revealed that her favorite paint color for the kitchen is Drop Cloth by Farrow and Ball. The shade is a warm mix of grey and beige, striking the perfect balance in the middle. Marrs calls it "a creamy off-white." It's still very minimalistic, doesn't feel loud or overwhelming. Because it's mid-range, it's not too committal either. It's a noticeable upgrade from the sterile white, however, because it has more depth, character, and a stronger inviting energy.

In the kitchen, it works as the main paint for the walls, but it also fares incredibly well on the cabinets. One special feature of this paint is that it changes with the light, sometimes leaning into the cooler gray undertones and other times fully embracing the warm beige. As such, it keeps up the visual interest despite its neutrality, almost becoming one with the environment of your kitchen.

In the kitchen, Drop Cloth is best used as a baseline. Should you cover every little corner with it, it would likely start giving off "millennial greige." However, because Drop Cloth is such a moderate neutral, it pairs quite well with more pronounced colors. If you're looking for paint colors that will make your kitchen look more expensive, olive green is a great choice that would seamlessly blend with Drop Cloth.

Another solid pairing shade is coffee brown, as it would complement Drop Cloth's beige tones and lean deeper into warmth. For example, you could go for coffee brown walls and Drop Cloth cabinetry to create a serene depth. Or, to go back to the green, pick olive green cabinets to generate contrast against the more neutral walls.

Kitchens are not just about colors; they're also significantly influenced by materials. The Drop Cloth shade pairs well with natural materials like stone and wood. This means that you can use it whether you're designing a rustic-style kitchen with a lot of wooden textures or lean more towards modern with, say, marble or granite countertops. If you've already chosen Drop Cloth for the cabinets, warm metallic hardware (like brass and copper) would be the perfect final touch.