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Home Office Makeover Update: Testing the Best Green Paint Colors with Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray

 The home office makeover is officially underway, and one of the biggest decisions has been choosing the perfect paint color.

Since most of my house is painted in Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray, I wanted a green that would complement the existing color palette while giving this room a completely different personality. After a lengthy brainstorming session and way too many paint color comparisons, I narrowed the options down to five contenders and ordered peel-and-stick samples from Samplize.

My finalists were:

Originally, I knew I wanted something dark and moody. What I didn't realize was just how different these greens would look once they were actually on the wall.



Why I Love Samplize Paint Samples

One of my favorite tools when choosing paint colors is Samplize peel-and-stick samples.

Unlike traditional paint sample pots, these can be moved from room to room, allowing you to see the color in different lighting conditions throughout the day. Morning light, afternoon sun, evening shadows, cloudy days—paint colors can look completely different depending on the time and location.

My samples arrived just a few days after ordering, and I immediately stuck them on the wall. They've been hanging there for about a week while I've been studying them in every possible lighting scenario.



My First Impression: An Immediate Favorite

Almost instantly, one color stood out.

Dried Thyme.

From the moment I put the samples on the wall, I kept coming back to it. It feels rich and sophisticated without being overwhelming. It has enough depth to create the cozy vibe I'm after, but it doesn't feel overly dark.

After a few days, though, another contender started gaining ground.

Pewter Green.

The more I looked at it, the more I appreciated its softness and versatility. If Dried Thyme is the dramatic choice, Pewter Green is the calm, timeless option.

The Colors That Didn't Make the Cut

Some colors were easier to eliminate than others.

Shade-Grown was simply too dark for the space. On the sample card it looked intriguing, but on the wall it read almost black in certain lighting.

Retreat was interesting and definitely had moments where I could see the appeal, but it never felt quite right for this room.

Hardware never really captured my attention the way Dried Thyme and Pewter Green did.

At this point, my decision feels like it's down to two finalists.

Progress on the Office Makeover

While I've been obsessing over paint colors, I've also started the less glamorous part of the project: clearing out the room.

Today I began sorting through years of accumulated items. Dog toys need to be organized. One of my monitors will likely find a new home. And I still need to go through Miss Elphaba's clothes. This week marks four years since Walt and I lost her, which makes that task feel a little more emotional than expected.

For now, everything is being moved upstairs because that space is next on the makeover list.

The current plan is to transform one of the upstairs bedrooms into a dedicated Pilates room. That means saying goodbye to an older mattress and the large, heavy bed frame that matches my primary bedroom furniture. It's a project that has been on my mind for a while, and this office refresh finally feels like the catalyst to make it happen.

Current Front Runner: Dried Thyme

Of course, no Texas summer makeover project would be complete without heat and humidity slowing things down.

After a few hours of moving furniture and sorting through belongings, I called it a day and retreated to the air conditioning with the dogs.

As for the paint color?

Unless something changes over the next few days, I think Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme is going to be the winner.

It's moody without feeling too dark, rich without feeling heavy, and it pairs beautifully with the Repose Gray throughout the rest of the house.

Now comes the fun part: actually getting paint on the walls.


Revisit the original inspiration and ideas for this room in my first makeover post! 

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Location: Arlington, TX, USA

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