Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray Sunroom Makeover Ideas

Looking to bring a fresh look and a bit of color vitality to our Vermont sunroom, we turned to the time-honored tradition of Benjamin Moore paints.

By pairing Benjamin Moore’s Wedgwood Gray on the room’s built-ins and the walls and trim with Chantilly Lace, a true white, we transformed this once-dingy space into a bright and inviting retreat.

Join me as I share the stunning details of this sunroom makeover!

Popular Pallette

For our sunroom refresh, we went with a classic combo that never fails—Benjamin Moore’s Wedgwood Gray and Chantilly Lace. The soft, moody blue-gray paired perfectly with the crisp, clean white, giving the space a fresh, balanced feel.

Chantilly Lace is one of those ideal whites that makes blue tones pop without overpowering them, and together, these two shades brought just the right mix of calm and contrast to the room.

These color selections will contrast nicely with our open-floor plan model, in which the built-ins are Chantilly Lace paint, and the walls are Stardew Blue. See more in this Sherwin Williams Stardew: A Home Interior Makeover post.

The sunroom’s white Chantilly Lace walls will create a bright, open space, and Benjamin Moore’s Wedgewood Gray will add color and depth. The Wedgewood gray will create a frame around the windows, drawing the eye outside to the views.

We also chose the most popular finish, eggshell, which is slightly more reflective than matte. The slight sheen of eggshell makes it easy to clean, making it a popular choice for living rooms and hallways.

Vermont Sunroom Makeover: From Forgotten Pass-Through to Cozy Mountain Retreat

Our sunroom was one of those in-between spaces—nestled between the main living room and a pass-through to the master bedroom—and honestly, it was being completely underused.

The best part? An entire wall of windows frames the most stunning mountain views from our Vermont home. There’s a built-in bench with storage under the windows (hello, cozy reading spot potential!), flanked by corner bookcases and a charming doorway wall that needed some love: one solid wall and a set of French doors round out the space.

It’s always been my favorite room in the house, but over the years, it turned into a mismatched mix of leftover decor and tired layers of paint.

It was time for a full-on refresh—and, wow, did it need it!

Design Goals for a Cozy Four-Seasons Sunroom with a View

My goals for this space?

To bring the colors of the outdoors in—and give our four-season sunroom a fresh, inviting vibe that feels as peaceful as the mountain views just outside those window frames.

I needed a color that could handle the precise paint needs of a space like this—low-traffic but full of trim details and natural light—and one that could finally cover all those mismatched coats of paint from over the years.

I wanted something with color vitality reflecting the ever-changing Vermont scenery, creating the perfect spot to blog, read, or just relax and soak it all in.

Sunroom Before Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray

Before its transformation, this four-season sunroom featured walls painted in Bunny Gray, a color with noticeable blue undertones. It was paired with trim in Acadia White, which had yellow undertones and had grown dingy over time.

While it might have been a great choice initially, the space needed a fresh interior paint job to bring it back to life—channeling a more classic appeal with richer hues.

Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray Paint Preparations

Wedgewood Gray painting preparations began with extensive repairs to the sunroom’s ceiling, which had split poorly at its peak, and the support beam, which desperately needed attention.

Using cutting-edge technology, our painter used US Gypsum 90 Ez Sand and a blow-dryer to patch all the imperfections, applying four coats over the course of nine hours.

This method effectively addressed common ceiling problems and ensured a smooth surface.

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After the repairs, both the ceiling and walls were carefully sanded to prepare for the application of Benjamin Moore paint.

To achieve beautiful results and maintain consistency with our home’s open floor plan painting project, the entire sunroom was spray painted, avoiding using a roller or brush and showcasing the latest technology in paint application.

The ceiling and walls were then sanded down in preparation for the sunroom’s painting.

Here’s a video of the overall preparations.

Don’t get too dizzy…

And here is how all the windows and doors were prepped for the trim’s spray painting.

With Masking Liquid H20, which is a great product!

In this sunroom makeover space, we had almost 150 window panes to mask off for the Chantilly Lace paint trim between all the doors and windows.

Painting is Under Way

After all the preparations were finished on day four, it was time to paint the ceiling first.

Did you know a painter’s labor is 80% surface preparation and 20% painting?

Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray Room Reveal

After weeks of preparation and careful attention to detail, the big day had arrived.

Our talented painter, Jay, had put in the final touches, and we were ready to head back to Vermont for the highly anticipated reveal of our sunroom’s transformation.

The room had been completely reimagined with Benjamin Moore Wedgwood Gray and Chantilly Lace paint, and we couldn’t wait to see the stunning results come to life.

Primary Accents in this Four-Season Sunroom:

Window Mountain Views

The first standout feature of our sunroom is the breathtaking mountain views framed perfectly through a wall of windows.

To highlight this natural beauty, I used Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace paint to frame the windows, drawing your eyes outward toward the stunning vistas. Chantilly Lace was the perfect color to create a crisp contrast, allowing the view to take center stage.

To complete the look, the sitting bench beneath the windows was also painted in Chantilly Lace, tying the entire window frame together for a cohesive and serene effect.

Built-In Bookshelves

The second prominent feature in this four-season sunroom is the beautifully updated built-in bookshelves. Previously painted in Acadia White, they now showcase the rich, warm tones of Benjamin Moore Wedgwood Gray, a color that captures both blue and green hues inspired by the outdoor scenery.

This marks a complete reversal from the before space, where both the walls and built-ins were light in color.

Wedgwood Gray, much like the Stardew Blue used in our open floor plan, is a dynamic, dependent color that shifts from blue to green depending on the natural light flowing through the room.

It mirrors the changing nature of our mountain views, which transition daily with the weather and seasons. The softwood pine flooring further enhances the warmth of the space, adding a natural glow to this cozy sunroom retreat.

White Sectional

This small IKEA Ektorp white sectional perfectly complements the Chantilly Lace paint on the walls and the rich Benjamin Moore Wedgwood Gray of the built-ins, creating a crisp, clean, fresh accent in the sunroom.

Its bright, neutral tones enhance the natural light and elevate the serene atmosphere, making it the ideal piece for relaxing while enjoying the stunning views of the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Slipcovers for a Fresh Look

One of the easiest ways to keep your space feeling fresh and clean is by using slipcovers. Not only are they simple to remove and wash, but they also provide a quick way to refresh your furniture and match any new updates in your room.

For our white sectional with soft linen white slipcovers, freshly washed white slipcovers complement the Chantilly Lace trim color on the walls and the Benjamin Moore Wedgwood Gray accents, creating a crisp, polished look that ties the room together.

Whether you’re updating your space with a new paint color or just want a clean, fresh appearance, slipcovers make it easy to maintain a timeless, welcoming feel in your rooms.

The best invention ever for high-traffic areas.

Spray Painting Interior Tip

One thing about spray painting your home’s interior is that it’s oh-so dusty! Even though everything is wrapped and protected, it does require a pretty major cleanup at the end.

I recommend asking your painter if a complete cleanup is included in the estimate. If not, plan on doing it yourself or hiring someone to come in.

The windows all needed cleaning, the wood floors needed mopping, and there was lots and lots of dusting. It can be a good day’s work.

Once the slipcovers were fresh and clean, I positioned the sectional sofa facing outward and towards the window’s view.

Sunroom Rug Choice

Next, this four-season sunroom needed a new rug.

I’m leaning towards a vintage pink rug. The challenge will be finding one large enough to fit this space. In my experience, vintage rugs can be small or extra large. And I want it to be something that will not clash with the new wallpaper in the adjacent master bedroom.

I love the vintage rugs offered at Revival and their room tool, which shows you how a particular rug will look in your space. For example, this red and blue rug is something I would never have thought of for this sunroom space.

Today, this room is complete and all decorated.

See it in this Vintage Eclectic Decor Meets Craft Room Design post.

Conclusion: A Room Transformed with Timeless Color and Purpose

Choosing Benjamin Moore Wedgwood Gray in the Aura line for our sunroom makeover brought not only a new dimension of beauty to the space but also a softly polished glow that enhances the room’s natural light and charm.

Paired with Chantilly Lace and applied with care using Benjamin Moore’s recommended application method, this project was a perfect introduction to the power of thoughtfully chosen color. Whether you opt for Regal Paint or Aura, Benjamin Moore’s heritage of quality shines through in every brushstroke.

With a rough estimate and a dream to refresh a room steeped in family memories and mountain views, this makeover became more than just about paint—it became about creating a space where meaningful conversations can be had.

Just like choosing a hue from Benjamin Moore’s historic color collection, there is richness and timeless color in perspectives that stand the test of time.

We couldn’t be more pleased with the time-honored tradition of Benjamin Moore.

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