Discover the timeless charm and versatility of Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream, a warm off-white paint color that has become a favorite in interior design. In this article, we delve into the origins, characteristics, and various applications of this classic shade, revealing how it continues to captivate homeowners and designers alike.
Founded in 1883, Benjamin Moore is a leading paint company that has consistently delivered high-quality products to its customers. Among its most popular paint colors is the timeless and versatile Bavarian Cream. This article explores the origins of Bavarian Cream, its characteristics, popular uses in interior design, complementary colors and design elements, and tips for choosing the right paint finish.
The history of Bavarian Cream as a paint color dates back to the early 20th century. Its name is inspired by the delicious European dessert, Bavarian cream, a creamy, pale yellow custard. Benjamin Moore played a significant role in popularizing this paint color by offering it in their extensive color palette.
Bavarian Cream is a warm, creamy off-white color with a subtle hint of yellow. It exudes feelings of comfort, warmth, and tranquility, making it an ideal choice for various spaces in a home. The color’s versatility and adaptability allow it to work well with a wide range of design styles and color schemes. Find out more interesting facts about Benjamin Moore paints.
Popular uses of Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream in interior design
The versatility of Bavarian Cream makes it suitable for various rooms in a home, including:
- Living room: Bavarian Cream creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for socializing and relaxing.
- Bedroom: The color’s calming effect makes it ideal for creating a restful and soothing environment.
- Kitchen: Bavarian Cream can brighten up kitchens, making them feel clean and fresh.
- Bathroom: The color adds a touch of warmth and sophistication to bathrooms.
- Home office: Bavarian Cream creates a serene workspace that promotes focus and productivity.
Complementary Colors and Design Elements
Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream works well with various color schemes and design styles, including:
Coordinating color schemes
- Neutrals: Pair Bavarian Cream with shades of beige, gray, or white for a clean and classic look. For example, when pairing Bavarian Cream with other paint colors from Benjamin Moore, consider Man on the Moon, Halo, Hawthorne Green, and Blue Nova.
- Earth tones: Complement the warmth of Bavarian Cream with rich browns, greens, and blues.
- Bold and vibrant colors: Use Bavarian Cream as a backdrop to showcase bold accent colors like navy, burgundy, or emerald green.
Design styles
- Traditional: Bavarian Cream adds warmth and elegance to traditional spaces with rich wood furniture and classic patterns.
- Contemporary: The color’s adaptability allows it to work well with sleek lines and modern furnishings.
- Farmhouse: Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream pairs perfectly with rustic elements and natural materials found in farmhouse-style homes.
- Minimalist: The color’s simplicity and warmth create a soothing backdrop for minimalist spaces.
Accent pieces and accessories
- Furniture: Choose pieces with warm wood tones or metal accents to complement Bavarian Cream walls.
- Textiles: Add texture and interest with rugs, curtains, and throw pillows in coordinating colors.
- Lighting: Warm, ambient lighting enhances the coziness of Bavarian Cream-colored spaces.
- Artwork: Select pieces with colors and themes that complement the overall design style of the room.
To get the best results with Benjamin Moore Bavarian Cream, consider a finish that suits your needs, such as matte for a low-sheen look or semi-gloss for added durability. Apply paint samples to various walls in the room to see how the color changes with natural and artificial light.
Doesn’t if feel good to have it light and bright? Looks nice.
Lovely! And how bright and clean.
Bookshelf: The same paint and sheen as your trim. It’ll disappear into the wall and all your treasures will stand out.
You’ve done a lovely job@
Thank you..hmm, maybe the trim color is the way to go. Thanks for your input!
It looks so bright and light now! I love those beams!
I love Benjamin Moore paint! You really can’t go wrong! Bavarian Cream is gorgeous..what a great refresh!
It looks absolutely beautiful! Great idea about the stained glass and the paint colour is sweet too!
Happy Friday!
I love the new color! It’s so fresh and beautiful. Can’t wait to see what else you do to the space! 🙂
It all looks very lovely where’s the magazine article
It’s moved to another location, found a new home.
It’s beautiful color paint. I love the stain glass on the window. I could see the shelf painted in a muted gray.
Love the genius husband’s touch. Clearly a great team is at work here. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
Love the brightness and I’d do the trim the same colour as the walls too. Benjamin Moore just makes the best paint. I’ve now got it everywhere in the house. Hey! I didn’t know you were on instagram-off to follow you.
So light and airy..love it!!! I also like the stained glass..and the shelf is darker..looks great against the new paint color.The faux beams show up even better. Nice job Debbie.
I love the new color, Debbie. The room is so cheerful and bright now. I like the contrasting look on the pie safe. Have you considered a similar paint treatment on the ladder shelf? Maybe rough it up a bit? Decoupage the shelves?
Debbie,
So happy to see you posted on painting and not a great recipe LOL! I gain weight everytime I visit your great recipe posts because I want to try them all. This color is beautiful. I love the way it sets off the beams on the ceiling. It is so bright and fresh and pretty. Great job. Love it.
Kris
Debbie the kitchen looks fantastic. Love the color choice. How about the trim color with some antiquing glaze?? The beams really are gorgeous!
Cynthia
Hi, Debbie,
Love the light walls and darker furniture and beams……Great job…..
So pretty!!! Love the stained glass above the doors too!!! Everything looks so fresh!!~~Angela
That’s a great color, and your kitchen looks great, all freshened up! Thanks for sharing what you did so far…looking forward to the final final!
Your kitchen is gorgeous! LOVE the pie safe! I have been thinking about sprucing up my kitchen. I love it but it needs a little sprucing up. I grow tired of things pretty quickly. My home is always changing.. 🙂
Love the Color,Love the Beams,the Clock Love Your Home You always do a Great Job!!
Lisa
Looking good! You and the hubby may have to drive up here to do some painting for me. And I don’t know where the heck I’ve been but I didn’t remember the beams. Those are gorgeous!
Seems like we’re all going lighter and brighter this year…I love the new color Debbie!! Your kitchen looks so fresh and pretty…love the stained glass piece! Happy Mother’s Day friend!
Happy Mother’s Day Debbie!!!
Love the new fresh look Debbie….Hmmm what color to paint the “ladder shelf”….I am a pop of red kind of person, however blue would be pretty too! Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Thank you everyone!
Debbie, your kitchen looks amazing! I am loving all the lighter color that blog friends are choosing these days. The window space where your husband hung the leaded glass window is perfect! It really shows up there.
Your kitchen looks so beautiful, Debbie! The new color is just perfect. Love every detail! Hugs, Maria
I just flipping love everything! Painting a room to me is almost as great as rearranging the furniture- it gives it a whole new look with very little out of pocket.
Love the new color, so bright and airy. I’ve gotta go back and find a before, because I thought I liked it then too!
Your kitchen is looking beautiful, Debbie! We use Benjamin Moore paints in our house too, I just love their products. Still have more rooms to do when my husband has a bit more time. (he does wall, I do everything else)
Debbie 🙂
Love the kitchen. It looks bright and cheery! as far as the paint color for your ladder, I would paint it the same color as my wall or trim and cover it in a caramel colored glaze. I think that would bring the color of your burlap drapes, your pottery pieces and your clock face over to the other side of the room. Good Luck! I know whatever you do will be gorgeous!
Your kitchen looks lovely.
I’m in the middle of a makeover and also chose Ben Moore Bavarian Cream. Like your kitchen, mine also has wooden beams. However, the Bavarian Cream seems to have a greenish underone in my home. Have you found that at all? Thanks for all thoughts.
Hi Victoria, no I have not noticed a green undertone at all. That is odd. Perhaps you have green in the decor that it is throwing it off?