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Sherwin Williams Sea Salt Master Bedroom

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Sharing our master bedroom with Sherwin Williams Sea Salt paint on the walls. It gives a lovely, serene, and calm vibe to the room!

Master bedroom with Sea Salt painted walls, Schumacher Hothouse Flower pillows and Windsor Smith Pelagos shams.

It’s an exciting day around here! Today I’m revealing our master bedroom painted in beautiful Sherwin Williams Sea Salt!

This may go down in history as one of my most productive weekends ever. If you follow me on Instagram you probably couldn’t keep up with all things I was doing. Even I couldn’t focus! But, I powered through and the new Sea Salt color is up on the walls!

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Sherwin Williams Sea Salt Color Pairings

Although I finished the Sea Salt paint, it is very apparent I still have to paint the trim, doors and ceiling. A helpful tip with the pretty Sea Salt color is that if you don’t have bright white trim, almond toned trims really makes the wall color look much brighter/baby blue that it is. To be more happy with the color, you’ll likely want to also paint your trim, or perhaps look for a color that works better with your existing trim.

In the photo below, you can see that compared to our almond-toned ceiling, the color looks extremely different and more saturated. However, against our board and batten (painted Behr Swiss Coffee), it’s a much cleaner and natural look! It looks even better with a brighter white. See my post on the best interior white paint colors for several ideas!

A serene master bedroom with Sherwin Williams Sea Salt walls. Such a pretty green-blue color that gives a spa-like appearance to any room!

 

The Sea Salt Color In Real Life

The first picture below is the most accurate of the wall color – and that’s because I painted the board and batten white (Behr Swiss Coffee). It makes the Sea Salt color look much more true and a good grayish-blue paint color. However, in areas where our trim is still almond-toned, it makes the paint look like a pretty bright baby blue in certain lights!

Here are some sneak peaks of how the Sea Salt walls look currently. I’m also sharing all sources for the room at the end of the post. For details on the pillows I made check out this post.

Master bedroom with Sea Salt painted walls, white board and batten trim, Schumacher Hothouse Flower pillows and Windsor Smith Pelagos shams

Helpful tip: if you’re trying to avoid the over-saturation of blue like I have in some areas, try ordering at a lower saturation point. For example, you can ask the Sherwin Williams paint counter to only mix the paint at 75% saturation (or any percentage you wish). This will help reduce some of the blue and green tones that can come out strongly in certain lighting situations. I’ve seen examples of rooms at both 50% and 75% saturation levels and they both turned out gorgeous!

This photo exemplifies how difficult the paint color is to photograph and how the color can change in certain lights. It looks grayish on the wall around the dresser/mirror and yet seafoam green in the reflection – and I don’t feel like either is an accurate representation. Crazy!

Sea salt painted bedroom walls with dark wood dresser.
Master bedroom with linen wing bed, sea salt walls and designer pillows.

Next up, in addition to painting the doors/trim/ceiling, I decided to sew the curtain panels with the fabric I selected. I’m sharing a sneak peek below with just the uncut fabric in the fabric the Euro shams are in (Windsor Smith Pelagos in Mist). I’m so glad to have one less flesh-colored room, and I’m glad I made the choice to go lighter than the Atmospheric that I originally started with!

Putting up the curtains with a stepladder.

Lots to do but here is the progress so far – a little before and after for you!

First picture of the bedroom in a yellowish tone with master bed and dressers, and the second picture with the walls painted in the sea salt and master bedroom all brightened up.
MASTER BEDROOM SOURCES: Floral Pillows | Trellis Pillows | Orb Chandelier | Duvet Cover | Lamps | Similar Linen Wing Bed | Similar Bench | Similar Nightstands | Wall Color: Sherwin Williams Sea Salt | Trim Color (fresh paint): Behr Swiss Coffee
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  1. Vel Criste says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    looks great!!!! Love the paint color!

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  2. HB says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Another perfect room. I am so impressed by everything you got done over the weekend.

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  3. Cathy says

    August 19, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I love this color it is so peaceful and one that I would definitely love to use myself… Found you through Give Me the Goods Monday….

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  4. Rita says

    August 19, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    I have sea salt in four rooms in my house! Your bedroom is gorgeous!

    Rita

    http://www.ferrytaleshome.blogspot.com

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  5. Abby Lawson says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    It is looking so beautiful! I can’t wait to see the full reveal! I popped over from Give Me the Goods–thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

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  6. The Causal Craftlete says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    LOVE!!! This is my dream bedroom! So light and bright! You did a beautiful job. Would love for you to share it at the Blog Hop going on now…
    http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/2013/08/18/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-36/

    Katie @ http://www.thecasualcraftlete.com/

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  7. Amy says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    I just wrote a post on this color last week, my FAVORITE for a clean, crisp look that is still soothing! This is gorgeous!!! Absolutely love your layers of detail (woodwork, textiles). In love with this room!!! SO glad you linked up at Give Me the Goods! XO.

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  8. Corey W. says

    August 20, 2013 at 3:24 am

    I so want my master bedroom to feel like this! Love the colors and how crisp and restful it is looking. Just discovered your blog and can’t wait to see more! Your newest follower, Corey from TinySidekick.com

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  9. Jona @ Boho Willow says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:50 am

    Love this color! I love a color that tricks you into not really being any one shade! Beautiful room!

    Reply
  10. prettyswellrachel says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    I LOVE it. That is one of my favorite colors. And I totally might have to copy you and get some of that fabric for curtains!!

    Reply
  11. Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams says

    August 23, 2013 at 2:15 am

    Love love love this color! New follower and I cant wait to see what comes next.

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  12. Jason&Jamie Koenig says

    August 23, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Love the choice of color and all the pictures you got. Those curtains are my fave!

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  13. Robin says

    August 24, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I’m Robin and I’m cohosting Monday Funday this round, so happy to find your beautiful blog! Your bedroom is so peaceful and serene. I love the dark wood against that dreamy blue…and the curtains are delightful! xo
    Happy Day~
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home

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  14. thestyledsoul.com says

    August 24, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    Beautiful bedroom! I love your jewelry organization.

    Stephanie @ http://www.thestyledsoul.com

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  15. Michelle @ Ten June says

    August 27, 2013 at 1:55 am

    Ahhh, Sea Salt is one of my FAVORITE colors. I actually helped a friend paint her kitchen that color recently. It looks PERFECT in your bedroom!! So glad you shared, it’s beautiful!

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  16. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    August 26, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    Love the new paint color! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-64.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  17. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    August 27, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    So beautiful. That is one of my all time favorite fabrics!!!

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  18. B says

    August 27, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    i want to use that paint color in our master, but i guess it’s the lighting because it looks too turquoise.. love the bedding!

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  19. brittany renee says

    August 29, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I love how bright yet relaxing your room is! Home run with the paint color and the fabric!

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  20. meaningfulspaces says

    September 1, 2013 at 3:31 am

    I am a fellow fan of sea salt! It’s in our laundry room & I plan on using it again in our guest bath. It’s such a fesh and soothing color. I love your pillow and drapery fabric. Do you order your fabric from an online source or a local store? I’m so happy I found your blog! I’m your newest subscriber 🙂

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    • Sarah S says

      September 4, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Thanks! I order my fabrics all over the place – sometimes online fabric stores that carry designer fabrics as well as eBay and Etsy (I prefer finding remnants here as they are much cheaper)!

      Reply
  21. Glamorous Mommy says

    September 5, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    I love the colors!! Very beautiful <3

    Fotini

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  22. alaa nile says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Ahhh, Sea Salt is one of my FAVORITE colors. I actually helped a friend paint her kitchen that color recently. It looks PERFECT in your bedroom!! So glad you shared, it’s beautiful!

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  23. Mary says

    July 30, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    I just bought this paint a couple weeks ago and it is sitting in our bedroom waiting
    for someone to get it done! Thanks for sharing, now I know it will be this weekend. Lovely color and yes it is one of those that can appear a different color depending on the light and surroundings.

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  24. Jennifer says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Sarah,

    I’m in love with the sea salt color. I especially love it with your bedding can you share where the comforter/pillows are from?

    Thanks so much

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    • Sarah says

      August 17, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you! I actually made all the pillows, and the duvet cover is from Target. It’s a few years old but I believe they still carry it!

      Reply
  25. Nancy says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I have been searching for a small decorative curtain rod and can not find it anywhere! Do you happen to remember where it was purchased? also the length?

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    • Sarah says

      September 24, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      I believe I got them at HomeGoods. I don’t remember the exact length but basically the smallest they make (I think it’s like 24-48″ rod or something like that). I hope that helps!

      Reply
  26. Julianne says

    December 20, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me where you found the fabric for your pillows and curtains in you master bedroom? Our master bedroom is sea salt as well and I just love the pattern! Is it a darker green? Thanks so much! Julianne

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    • Sarah says

      December 20, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks! I actually made them both. The fabric is Windsor Smith’s Pelagos in Mist. It is really close to the Sea Salt color (maybe just a tad grayer). I think I found the fabric on eBay. I hope that helps!

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  27. Therese says

    February 2, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    I love this color, it’s very much reflective of what else is in the room as well as the lighting. And I I thought I was the only one who referred to the taupe revolution as flesh tone!! It’s like every room has a tan, thank heavens for the new natural gray that has character and mood!

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    • Sarah says

      February 2, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks Therese! And I’m glad I’m not the only one that sees flesh 😉

      Reply
  28. Lauren says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:23 am

    This inspired me to paint our master bath – thank goodness I got the $5 sample of Sea Salt and painted a few spots for lighting. It’s so bright electric baby blue it’s awful. So sad it didn’t work for me. It looks green on the swatch but on the wall it’s a whole ‘nother color. But when you hold up the swatch it still matches it. 🙁 back to the drawing board. It looks gorgeous in this room! (I also got a sample of “geyser steam” – the darkest color on the same swatch – and it’s beautiful for a toilet room nook!)

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    • Sarah says

      March 19, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Yes – it is definitely one of those chameleon colors. I find it looks horrid where my trim is still a really cream/peach color but SO good where it is white. I’ve heard others try this color, but only ask SW to add half the color (just ask for it at 50% intensity). I’ve heard that helps in many spaces too. Good luck!

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  29. pat says

    March 19, 2016 at 11:11 am

    I’ve been researching sea salt immensley for my kitchen colour as I have used SW rainwashed in my adjoining living and dining rooms, windowpane for ceilings and white for trim, it looks so beautiful, however my kitchen is galley style with a north facing window, so as must to keep things light as the outside has lots of natural shade surrounding our house. This is a great article, but wanted to ask will the 50% saturation, would this help to keep things light?? Love your bedroom it is gorgeous!! Thanks Pat p.s. I have just discovered your site browsing through Kylie’s site!!

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    • Sarah says

      March 19, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      I think it would definitely keep things light but would still add a really pretty tint to the walls. I would see if they could at least mix up a sample for you to try out and see if it improves the look at all!

      Reply
  30. pat says

    March 19, 2016 at 11:18 am

    OOps sorry Sara forgot to proofread my comment? LOL!

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  31. Katie says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    So beautiful!! How much percentage of sea salt is it?? 🙂

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    • Sarah says

      October 17, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      It’s 100% / regular formula 🙂

      Reply
  32. Diane says

    January 10, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    Hi. Love the board & batten with shelf behind the bed. Do you have a blog post “how to” on this wall treatment? If so, please post the link. thanks.

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    • Sarah says

      January 22, 2018 at 9:09 am

      This one was actually done by our builder. However, I do have a tutorial for board and batten in a grid format that would be fairly similar if you’re interested. Many of the same steps/tips could be applied. Here’s the link: https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/2013/07/tutorial-board-and-batten-grid-html/

      Reply
  33. Amanda Peterson says

    January 30, 2018 at 8:24 am

    Sea salt is in my master bedroom and I LOVE it! Looks so great here too.

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    • Sarah says

      January 30, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      Thank you so much! It really is a beautiful color.

      Reply
  34. Melissa says

    December 11, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Your master is amazing! I recently painted our master in Sea Salt and am loving it ( Also used in a bathroom in previous home). Would you mind sharing the color of the rug your chose?

    Reply
  35. Candice says

    October 3, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    Looks great! Did you use satin or flat in sea salt? Thank you

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 13, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Thank you! I believe it was an eggshell finish.

      Reply

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