A farmhouse kitchen with white countertops is equipped with an island that has been painted with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn. A set of wooden bar stools stands on one side of the island beneath black farmhouse pendant lights. Gourds and a white vase with maple leaf branches decorate the counter.
17 Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Looks That You’ll Want To Try
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March 7, 2023
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As a darker, blue-tinted gray, Sherwin WIlliams Peppercorn paint might be one that makes you nervous to use at first. It is definitely a bold choice but in all of the right ways.
After you glance through the collection of design samples we’ve gathered below, you’ll see how this color is the exact thing you’ve been needing to achieve the modern farmhouse look that is raging in popularity. It’s a darker color with enough depth and neutrality that you can use it in just about any scenario or on any material without it overpowering everything else within the space. Shiplap, cabinetry, furniture flips, doors, etc. We have examples below of how stunning each of these items can be when updated with this particular paint color. It can be included in a room with various neutral colors or other cool tones and greys too, which gives it the characteristics of a versatile and timeless color as well since neutrals tend to make it likely that you’ll have no trouble mixing and matching your seasonal decor or future updates with it.
Let’s check out how these home updates with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn turned out, and you’ll see for yourself why we are going crazy over this paint color.
02 of Glam Seating Area With Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Paint
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This modern glam-inspired seating area showcases a dark gray accent wall mixed with an additional pearl grey wall and purple tinted paint used along the built-in shelves and board and batten accent. A glam vibe is emitted from a faux deerskin rug, upholstered armchairs, and white florals.
03 of Using Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Paint on a Front Door
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Make your entryway door a highlight feature by painting it with a bold color. This entry pairs a painted door with surrounding grey wall paint, and a dashed white and black wallpaper. A gallery wall with wood-framed portraits is installed beside the door.
04 of Horizontal Shiplap Paneling Accent Wall
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This living area is updated with a Sherwin Williams Peppercorn shiplap accent wall surrounding a taupe stone tile fireplace. A raw wood mantel holds contrasting white portraits and a round mirror with gold framing. Neutral furniture and natural light brighten the space.
05 of Board and Batten Bedroom Accent With Dark Paint
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This bedroom utilizes Sherwin Williams Peppercorn to turn a board and batten wall into an accent feature within the room. A bright white bed with an upholstered headboard, faux fur footstools and pillows, and mirrored end tables add a glamorous and bright neutral contrast to the dark paint.
06 of Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Living Room Gallery Wall
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A modern gallery wall with gold framed portraits is centered along a wall painted with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn. A set of built-in bookshelves behind a white sofa matches the wall color and is decorated with neutral and modern pieces. A gold pendant light coordinates with the gallery wall.
07 of Vertical Shiplap Office Accent Wall
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A farmhouse office with vertical shiplap paneling is furnished with black wall sconce lights, a white framed cork board, black stools, and a wooden countertop resting over white filing cabinets. A set of notebooks and a potted aloe vera plant provide simple décor along the desk.
08 of Repurposed Farmhouse Cupboard Ideas
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A repurposed cupboard is painted with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn to give it a modern farmhouse look. A refurbished wood backing is installed within the shelving for a warm organic look. Neutral planting items, storage baskets, and linens fill the shelves.
09 of Dark Gray Farmhouse Bathroom Vanity
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A farmhouse guest bathroom is given a modern update with a dark gray vanity and speckled taupe granite countertops. A gray framed mirror and white tile backsplash are installed above the vanity, connecting to a white shiplap wall with a black wire towel rack.
10 of Double Sink Vanity with Partial Overlay Cabinet
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A large mirror with a wood frame extends across the entire length of a bathroom vanity. The white vanity countertop is contrasted by a dark gray partial overlay cabinet. Black faucets accessorize both sinks and match a wall-mounted towel ring.
11 of Gray Barn Door Inspiration
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A modern, farmhouse sliding barn door is painted dark gray, giving it a neutral blue-grey look. The doorway leads into a bathroom with slate tile flooring. The pearly gray wall paint is the perfect cool-colored accent to coordinate with the door color.
12 of Bedroom Dresser Flip With Sherwin Williams Peppercorn
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A refurbished eight-drawer bedroom dresser is painted with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn to give it a modern farmhouse style. The round gold hardware brightens it up and ties it together with the neutral farmhouse decor placed along the top.
13 of Simple Modern Bathroom With Peppercorn Vanities
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This bright neutral bathroom features two separate vanities, both painted with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn, and white quartz counters. Tilting glass mirrors are hung over each vanity with a silver farmhouse sconce light situated along the wall next to it. White oak floors give the space a farmhouse feel.
14 of Dark Gray Board and Batten Bathroom Wall Ideas
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A cute farmhouse bathroom with neutral grey and white tones has a dark gray board and a batten wall with a gray and white branching wallpaper installed above. A charcoal-painted vanity with gold hardware and white counters coordinates with the neutral color scheme.
15 of Bold Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Entryway Paint Ideas
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Sherwin Williams Peppercorn wall paint adds a bold and modern cool-toned grey to a farmhouse board and batten entryway wall. The white console table with ash wood storage baskets and candle holders mimics the cool-toned wall paint while adding pops of brighter color to contrast with the paint.
16 of Brick Fireplace With Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Paint
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A white brick fireplace is highlighted by surrounding Sherwin Williams Peppercorn wall paint and a black wood floating mantel. Dark wood flooring is layered with a woven jute rug and a farmhouse grey and white patterned rug for a modern and cohesive look.
17 of Mudroom With Dark Gray Cabinets
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A modern farmhouse mudroom with dark gray cabinetry is neutrally decorated for fall with small white gourds and orange maple leaf stems. A butcher block countertop and olive leaf wallpaper accent the sink station, while neutral gray farmhouse tile flooring picks up on the blue-gray peppercorn hues.
