Dave wanted new colors throughout several rooms of his two-story Malvern home, along with attention to built-in cabinetry that had begun to show wear. The goal was to create a lighter, more cohesive interior while preserving the architectural details that give the home its character.
Color selection was especially important. The chosen shades needed to be adjusted into lighter versions of the original selections, while Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45 provided a warm, soft white for the brighter portions of the palette.
Jesus and the Tornambe Painting crew sanded surfaces, filled nail holes, primed, and protected the furniture before applying flat and semi-gloss finishes. The project was completed in two days, and Dave was happy with the finished result.
The matching views below make the color changes in the living room and office easy to compare.
These rooms do not have a matching opposite-angle photo in the supplied set, so they are labeled according to the filenames provided.
Dave wanted a new interior palette and a cleaner appearance for built-in cabinetry that had begun to look worn.
The selected colors were very specific and needed to be adjusted into lighter versions. Careful selection helped maintain the desired character without leaving the rooms too dark.
Priming supported even coverage across the color changes. The refreshed walls, ceilings, trim, doors, windows, and cabinetry created a cohesive finish that Dave was happy with.
When a homeowner wants a lighter variation of a specific color, the underlying surface can influence the final appearance. Priming helped create a consistent base before the finish coats were applied.
Combined with sanding and filling nail holes, this preparation allowed the new colors and clean trim work to read more evenly throughout the home.
Swiss Coffee OC-45 is a warm off-white that can brighten an interior without creating the stark appearance of a cooler white. It complements the home’s stone fireplace, dark wood floors, warm furnishings, and layered millwork.
Flat finishes were used where a softer, low-sheen appearance was appropriate, while semi-gloss provided added definition and durability on detailed surfaces such as trim, doors, windows, and cabinetry.
Yes. A lighter variation can preserve the general direction of a chosen color while making the room feel brighter. Samples should be reviewed in the home’s actual lighting before the final selection.
Primer creates a more consistent base, reduces the influence of the previous color, and supports more even coverage from the finish coats.
Yes. Built-ins and cabinetry can be included when they are properly cleaned, sanded, primed, and coated with a finish suited to frequent contact.
Flat paint is commonly used on walls and ceilings for a low-sheen appearance. Semi-gloss is often selected for trim, doors, windows, and cabinetry because it is more durable and easier to clean.
Whether you need help refining a color palette, refreshing worn cabinetry, or coordinating several rooms, Tornambe Painting can build a clear interior painting plan for your Malvern home.