How Many Points Do I Get On Weight Watchers 2017

How Many Points Do I Get On Weight Watchers 2017

Weight Watchers Just Changed Their Points System—Here's What You Need to Know

Goodbye, 30 Smartpoints a day.

Dieting around the holidays can be really hard, especially when there's a plethora of delicious Christmas cookies, fried latkes, or family feasts to be enjoyed. I don't want to deprive myself, which is why I love Weight Watchers (I'm not paid to say this—I use the program and it's helped me lose weight.)

The Smartpoints system assigns different foods "points" based on their calories, saturated fat, sugar, and protein. Typically, members are assigned 30 points per day as well as varying weekly points based on height, weight, and gender.

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But, now, that's changing—Weight Watchers has introduced a new update to their program where users can eat unlimited amounts of 200 new "zero-point foods". Previously, the only zero-point foods were fruits, most veggies (with exceptions, such as peas), zero-calorie drinks, and a handful of condiments.

Now, surprisingly, some foods that used to be higher in points, such as salmon, beans, peas, corn, eggs, skinless chicken breasts, turkey breast, and even lobster, are now "free." So, in theory, you can eat as much of these foods as you want.

Users no longer have to track these foods, but they will also see that their daily Smartpoints budget will decrease from 30 to 23—which encourages people to supplement with more of those "free" foods. Another interesting feature: Weight Watchers is implementing rollover points to give users flexibility to save their Smartpoints for another day.

This new update may sound a little too good to be true, but Gary Foster, Weight Watchers' chief scientific officer and adjunct professor at University of Pennsylvania's medical school told Business Insider, "These foods get picked for a reason...the new system is designed to give people more healthy, nutrient-rich options that they're unlikely to overeat. The chances that someone is going to order a 10-egg omelet are slim."

Weight Watchers ran a six-month clinical trial at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and tested the new program with 152 participants. On their new app update, Weight Watchers says, "In clinical trials and pilots, people who have tried the new program are losing weight, seeing impressive changes off the scale, and raving about this new approach!"

One caveat: If you're on the Weight Watchers program, you'll need to wait until your weigh-in day to see the new updates and zero-point foods.

How Many Points Do I Get On Weight Watchers 2017

Source: https://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/weight-watchers-new-zero-point-foods

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Brown Bathroom Decor

Brown Bathroom Decor

S. A. W. Building Contractors Ltd.

Design ideas for a traditional ensuite bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding bath, beige tiles, beige walls, a vessel sink, beige floors and beige worktops.

NineTen Architects

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a wall mounted toilet, green tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, grey floors, beige worktops, double sinks, a floating vanity unit, ceramic tiles, concrete flooring and an open shower.

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Hertfordshire.

New ID Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown tiles, white walls, a console sink, beige floors and white worktops.

Indie & Co.

Design ideas for a large scandinavian family bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, brown tiles, ceramic tiles, terrazzo worktops, grey worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.

OGArch

Inspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in London with an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, orange tiles, orange walls, an integrated sink, concrete worktops, an open shower, grey worktops, a single sink and a wall niche.

Modern Monochrome Bathroom by The Secret Drawer

The Secret Drawer

The Secret Drawer's handcrafted single vanity, featuring an under-mount basin, 1 storage drawer, tapered legs, and a wall mounted mirror with shelf. Because the client envisaged a more modern look, we opted for a plain front to the cabinetry rather than the more common beaded fronts. Handles are Samuel Heath Cupboard Knobs in Bronze finish and the perfectly matched taps are Samuel Heath 'Landmark Pure' in City Bronze finish.

Porcelain Master En-Suite Wet Room

Jeremy Colson Bathrooms

Handmade basin unit & wall mirror unit by Jeremy Colson.
Medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Surrey with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, grey floors, black worktops, double sinks, a wall niche and a freestanding vanity unit.

Studio 28 Interiors Ltd

A bespoke double vanity unit with handle-less integrated storage below. The large wall mirror has de-mister pads behind to prevent the mirror steaming up. Wall mounted spouts and contemporary wall lights mounted onto the mirror add the perfect finishing touch

Emma Tutill Ltd

Photo of a medium sized traditional family bathroom in Essex with white cabinets, a claw-foot bath, grey walls, marble flooring, white floors, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and panelled walls.

Belfast Traditional House

Matt Gamble Photography

Inspiration for a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in London with freestanding cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, beige floors and beige worktops.

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Medium sized coastal ensuite bathroom in Devon with a freestanding bath, white walls and white floors.

Buckinghamshire Renovation

Interior Therapy

A ensuite with Matt Black accessories, and Pink tiles. Traditional mixed with contemporary features..
Inspiration for a medium sized classic shower room bathroom in Buckinghamshire with a built-in bath, a two-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.

Brown Bathroom Decor

Source: https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/brown-bathroom-ideas-and-designs-phbr1-bp~t_10161~a_88-3

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Cheap Bathroom Tile Ideas

Cheap Bathroom Tile Ideas

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Bathrooms are one of the most used rooms within our homes, so naturally they need refreshing from time to time. Our budget bathroom ideas will help you give yours a brand new look, without turning into a full redo.

Whether it's giving the en suite a refresh, updating the downstairs loo, or turning the family bathroom from drab to fab, we've got plenty of bathroom ideas to set you on your way.

But giving your bathroom a new look, doesn't have to cost a fortune or take weeks to complete, our ideas (plus tips from the experts) are all simple tweaks, tricks and clever ideas that won't break the bank.

Budget bathroom ideas

1. Make a shelf display

Image credit: Future Plc/ Simon Whitmore

Treat your bathroom just like you would any other room in the house and don't forget the plants and accessories. Pop a wooden shelf up on the wall for a place to not only keep your prettier toiletries and smellies, but also for a place to display framed prints, collected treasures and of course a house plant or two.

2. Bring in accents of on-trend matt black

Image credit: Future Plc/Lizzie Orme

Whilst brass hardware continues to be a huge trend, we're seeing more and more home owners choose black as their accent colour and we are all for it! As most bathrooms tend to be a serene and simple white, adding in touches of black is an easy way to really pack a punch as it will pop against the background. Swap out tired taps and rusty radiators and replace with smart, matt black options instead.

3. Opt for an oversized mirror

Image credit: Future Plc/ Colin Poole

The more natural light you can achieve in your bathroom, the better, making it much easier to apply your make-up and giving the whole space a more open and inviting feel. So if windows are small (or even if they're not!) choosing the biggest mirror you can fit on your wall, will then allow it to bounce the natural light coming in, to more spots around the room, all the while making the space feel bigger. Choosing a window-style mirror like this one breaks up the wall a bit too.

4. Add a splash of bright colour

Image credit: Future Plc/Lizzie Orme

You might find that your bathroom suite is perfectly ok and actually its the just the accessories that need lifting, in which case, you're in luck- this is the fun bit! Adding in pops of colour with accessories is easy and super affordable too. A shade like sunny yellow is going to work really well in a monochrome bathroom so choose towels, bath mats, plant pots and even shampoo bottles in this happy shade and let your room be transformed before your eyes. Yellow not your colour? Try a teal, pale pink or even lilac!

5. Save space in the loo with a caddy

Image credit: B&M

Cloakrooms often lack space for toiletries. This handy caddy attaches to the wall and has a rail for a towel too, so the basin remains uncluttered, hoorah! Attaching a slim shelf to the wall above will also provide you with space for your prettier trinkets too.

6. Double up on bathroom storage

Image credit: Future Plc

Add tall cabinets either side of a vanity unit in a bathroom. Not only will they frame the unit nicely, but they'll provide lots of extra storage. These cabinets started life as simple Ikea bookcases but have been given a smart lick of paint and fluted glass film, too.

7. Add a bit of bling

Image credit: Primark

Yes the bathroom is a very practical room where washing is the main event, but that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve a bit of sparkle in there too! Decant the hand soap into a smart glass dispenser, pop the family's toothbrush collection into a matching tumbler and dig out that bar of real soap you were gifted last Christmas and pop it on a pretty glass plate, and ta-dah! A posh spa-hotel bathroom CAN be yours!

8. Try a table in the bathroom

Image credit: Future Plc/ David Giles

Finding the right vanity unit for a bathroom can be tricky, but actually almost any piece of furniture can be upcycled to house your basin. Here an old school desk has had a hole cut in it to make space for the plumbing and pipes.

9. Change your grout

Image credit: Future PLC/ Colin Poole

Dirty old grout getting you down? Then update it. Instead of a plain white grout, pick a colour that contrasts with your wall tiles – so if you have a white metro tile, try a black or a grey grout. Not only does it seriously up the style stakes, it's also much easier to keep looking clean. Happy days!

10. Hang an on-trend mirror

Image credit: Future PLC/ James French

If space in your bathroom is tight (or even if it's not!) a mirror will make a room seem larger and boost natural light. Ideally place it opposite the window. Go for a black frame or Crittall-style window effect for a contemporary look, and accentuate with monochrome accessories.

11. Paper the walls

Image credit: Future PLC/ Claire Lloyd Davies

Far cheaper than tiling, bathroom wallpaper can add stunning pops of colour and take familiar coloured tiles to a whole new level, as seen here. Our biggest tip is not to paper walls that are directly behind the bath or basin, as any splashes might cause damage. You'll also need to seal the paper with decorator's varnish once you've hung it.

12. Jazz up a plain window with film

Image credit: The Window Film Company

The perfect solution to ensure privacy in your bathroom without having to forgo natural light, window film is cheaper and easier to install than shutters. Plus it allows you to have way more fun with pattern. Simply cut to size and apply to the glass in seconds.

Buy now: Chevron white print on frost, £66 per sq m, The Window Film Company

13. Switch old taps for shiny new ones

Image credit: Future PLC/ David Parmiter

For a super-glamorous bathroom refresh, update hardware such as taps, shower heads and light fittings from tired chrome to beautiful brass or gold.

Paul Bailey, UK Leader and Category Specialist for Grohe at LIXIL EMENA says, 'If looking to create a spa-like aesthetic, brassware in rich metallic finishes can help add warmth to a room and create a luxurious and comforting environment. Coloured brassware finishes are growing in the market and becoming available at all price points so this can be a cost-effective way of creating a spa-like design.'

Or give your existing ones a good going-over using a limescale remover.

14. Treat yourself to colourful towels

Image credit: Future PLC/ Colin Poole

Towels function just as cushions and throws do in a living room. So if you're looking for a quick way to add colour or pattern, they're your go-to. If you decide to mix and match pattern, stick to the same colour palette for cohesion.

15. Create a tropical oasis

Image credit:Future PLC/ Lizzie Orme

Adding a cluster of house plants to a bathroom is an easy way to freshen up a scheme. Many will thrive in the humid atmosphere and they'll help clean toxins from the air, too. Try low-maintenance plants such as aloe vera or ferns.

You could also add a few faux plants for variety. Or for full tropical jungle oasis, pull together as much green as you can muster – botanical leaf-print tiles, textured green glass accessories and emerald green tiles will all take a bathroom from drab to fab.

16. Upcycle a vanity unit

Image credit: Future PLC/ Dave Burton

Create a focal piece that will impress the neighbours by upcycling a vanity unit from an old table or cabinet into a cool washstand. It's surprisingly easy and you'll be producing something truly unique that expresses your style. Use it to hide away bathroom clutter.

17. Tile a pretty splashback

Image credit:Future PLC/Lizzie Orme

Statement tiles behind a basin will provide an eye-catching splashback that won't break the bank or take very long to create. If your bathroom is fairly plain, choose a patterned option to add extra interest. We're fans of this mix-and-match patchwork approach.

18. Lay a vinyl floor

Image credit: Future PLC/ Jeremy Lawrence

If you're blessed with a plain white bathroom, but you're getting a bit bored, you could consider looking at bathroom flooring ideas. Vinyl is super affordable (you can easily find designs for less than £10 per m) and simple to fit yourself. You can even lay it over existing tiles, provided the grout lines aren't too deep.

How can I improve my bathroom on a budget?

'A bathroom should be a place of tranquillity, providing a moment where you can truly relax and unwind. A simple bathroom improvement that doesn't need to break the bank, includes a fresh lick of grey paint – creating a calming ambience', says Will Thompson, Head of Product Marketing at Valspar Paint

If the ideas above haven't yet sparked your imagination and you want to go further with your refresh, think about where the money your spend could go furthest.

Helen Dennett, UK Marketing Communications Manager at Mermaid Panels says, 'Sometimes, bathrooms require a little more than a lick of paint to refresh the space, but this can become costly. However, there's a simple way to breathe new life into the bathroom on a budget. Bathroom panels like Mermaid's Elite range are a cost-effective way to achieve this – they are 100% waterproof and can be used seamlessly, wall-to-wall to really transform your bathroom, or simply within splash zones such as within your shower enclosure.'

How do you update an outdated bathroom?

'Some simple things you can do to update an outdated bathroom is create a monochromatic effect by painting the walls the same colour as the floors – using a colour you love, like a rich 'Long Water' teal,' says Will. ' You can also spruce up your accessories by painting loo roll holders, ageing towel bars or old bathroom radiators. Do your research to ensure you're using the right paint  – Valspar's V500 Kitchen and Bathroom paint is specifically made to deal with mould, so ideal for bathrooms'.

As well as thinking about how your bathroom looks, you might be thinking about how your bathroom operates too. With new smart technologies appearing in the bathroom market regularly, it might be that your shower experience needs updating too.

Paul Bailey, UK Leader and Category Specialist for Grohe at LIXIL EMENA explains, 'Shower heads that offer a selection of different sprays can be purchased and retrofit onto your existing shower system as an affordable way to enhance your shower experience. Gentle rain sprays that mimic the sensation of showering under a waterfall and even pulsating massage sprays are available to help deliver a more relaxing and indulgent shower, with very little cost or installation effort needed.'

How much should I spend on a bathroom renovation?

'When planning your bathroom renovation, it's always advisable to decide at the outset where you'd like to spend more budget on where you'd like to save- as it could be a false economy to cut corners,' advises Sally Hough, Marketing Manager, Bathrooms to Love

'Investing in some key pieces that are likely to have a lot of use, such as a spacious quality showering area which will have some heavy use in a large household, is a sensible option. Or perhaps you love a long luxurious bath, so investing in a quality freestanding bath makes sense'

Sally goes to to say, 'Plumbing considerations are obviously key, and can absorb a lot of budget, so if you current bathroom layout of water and waste pipes works well, then stick to this existing layout to save on costs.'

How can I make a small bathroom feel bigger?

'To increase the size of your bathroom, try avoid white ceilings and opt for different tones to break up the monotony of the space. To do this, you can use different shades of the same colour on the bathroom ceiling – like Moon Shadow, or Grey Morn, which will also make the room feel airy, fresh and sophisticated,' advises Will.

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Sally advises, 'During the planning stages, really analyse whether or not you need a bigger bathroom space. Often simply reconfiguring the space or using clever design tricks can make a big difference. For example, consider moving doors or re-hanging them to provide better flow of the space- or perhaps even look at installing a pocket door so that it's totally out of the way'

Cheap Bathroom Tile Ideas

Source: https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-ideas/budget-bathroom-ideas-214165

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Pictures For Bathroom Wall Decor

Pictures For Bathroom Wall Decor

Thayer Allyson Gowdy

I live in a mobile home built around 1970, so there are about three layers of wallpaper in the bathroom. Once I got to the actual base, I realized that it wasn't paneling like the rest of the home. I'm not even really sure what it is -- it has a really grainy texture, almost like plywood. And now I have no idea what to do with it! All I know is that I don't want wallpaper. Please help!

Jennifer Muri

Dear Jennifer,
It sounds like the best solution to the grainy, plywood-textured walls in your bathroom is to cover them up, which is what the previous homeowners tried to do -- by wallpapering over them.

You'd be surprised at the number of good options that are on the market today for paneling. It's not the faux wood paneling of yesterday -- today, manufacturers can simulate almost anything using the latest technology. For example, if you prefer a tiled look, check out Georgia-Pacific's Lionite tileboard. These 4' x 8' boards have a baked-on, water-resistant melamine finish -- perfect for the bathroom. They are offered in a number of colors and textures and are available at most home improvement centers, including Home Depot (homedepot.com) and Lowe's (lowes.com). Georgia-Pacific also offers one of my favorite "quick fixes" -- Ply-Bead Panels. These 4' x 8' panels are made of durable southern pine and come in 1.6" beaded board. All you need to do is give them a coat of paint. Beaded board is a great look and, installed floor to ceiling, would cover your old plywood easily. Check out Georgia-Pacific's Website at www.gp.com. It offers great tips, product specs and installation guidelines that you might find helpful in your decision-making process.

Another option, which I also like, is the paintable textures from Graham & Brown. I know you said you didn't want wallpaper, but this is different. It is a prepasted product that is easy to install and has texture and pattern. Best of all, it's paintable, so you're not committed to one look -- you can change it to match your towels from season to season. It comes in a number of great patterns that would be appropriate for the bathroom. I like the "Linen" textured wallcovering. It would conceal your blemished wall, yet add a soft texture and a spalike feel to your space. These wall coverings are available at Home Depot, The Great Indoors (www.thegreatindoors.com) and Menards (www.menards.com), or you can call (800) 554-0887 to get more information about the product. The paper costs about $13 to $15 per 11-yard roll and is 20.5" wide.

Good luck with your project!

Jennifer

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Pictures For Bathroom Wall Decor

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Bathroom Paint Colors For Beige Tile

Bathroom Paint Colors For Beige Tile

How to Update a Room With Beige Tiles or Carpet (often Tuscan-style)

If there's one colour from the late '90s and early 2000s that just won't go away, it has to be beige. Many are trying to step OUT of the warm, Tuscan-inspired vibe and into something a bit more updated (gray or greige), but those damn beige tiles and carpets put a hard stop to that every time! Personally, I love beige, but just like with my inappropriate humour, it's all about 'right place, right time', a concept that both beige and I struggle with.

Say hi to Doug the Doodle (RIP Henry Bacon)

The thing is, you have to listen to your home and its particular needs, even if those needs go against what you REALLY want to do. But, that doesn't mean there isn't a happy medium, and I'm here to help you find it.

To figure out what your home's needs are, you need to figure out what you've GOT first. Beige, whether it's tile, paint colour, furniture or carpet will have either yellow, orange, red (pink) or green undertones – often a blend of those, and your beige products will be no exception to this!

Beige, whether it's tile, paint colour, furniture or carpet will have either yellow, orange, red (pink) or green undertones – often a blend of those.

So, without FURTHER ado, let's get this party started…

BTW, while I mention colours where I can, not all of my clients have given me full permission to use their Online Colour Consultation information or photos.

Beige Tiles or Carpet with Orange or Pink Undertones

While you might not be happy to hear it, there's a REALLY GOOD CHANCE your beige tile or carpet has an orange-pink or committed pink undertone. And you might be worried, thinking you'll need pink walls to make things work, but don't you worry your pretty lil face off – I've got your back.

PRODUCTS FROM THE '90S AND 2000s THAT ARE MOST LIKELY TO HAVE PINK OR ORANGE-PINK UNDERTONES

• Tile – specifically travertine tile which can nod HARD towards Tuscan style

• Carpet – 1990s in particular (as well as mid-2015s funny enough #notfunny)

• Furniture – micro-fibre 'tan' coloured sofas are the most common culprit

• Granite countertops – 1990s in particular. In the early 2000s, we started seeing a bit more gold (orange-yellow)

As it relates to pink undertones specifically, the key to working WITH them is to stop FIGHTING them. When you fight a colour or try to avoid it (ie: by painting your walls a colour with blue or green undertones), you can actually make things worse if you're hoping to downplay the pink undertones, of which you'll find two types…

• A more committed pink undertone. This can sometimes look a bit purple-gray, which means you're getting closer to taupe.

• Pink-orange, which is EVERYWHERE I look when it comes to homes built in the 1990s and 2000s.

Photo by JR Photography (I can't find his website to link it though…)

As for orange undertones, you'll find two blends…

• Orange-yellow: Overall, this can be a slightly more 'golden' look but is definitely NOT as common.

• Orange-pink: DEFINITELY the most undertone, particularly in tiles from the '90s and 2000s. You'll find this particular undertone in many of the tiles from the Tuscan trend of the early 2000s (ie: travertine tile, which I actually DO have mad love for, along with Ryan Reynolds, both of which I'd love to roll all over).

BTW, if you'd like to learn more about beiges and undertones, you'll find that Maria Killam has a FABULOUS colour wheel – she's another great resource when it comes to choosing paint colours.

THE BEST PAINT COLOURS FOR TILE (or carpet) WITH A PINK or ORANGE-PINK UNDERTONE

If your tile or carpet has a committed pink undertone and you DON'T want gray or greige walls, look for warm neutral paint colours that have a tiny bit of pink in them (common in taupe). This doesn't mean you'll have pink WALLS, but you'll have pink-friendly walls.

In this next photo, Sherwin Williams China Doll was the perfect partner to the pink undertone in the carpet and the hard/soft furnishings in the room…

If your tiles have a more orange-pink look to them, you'll want to choose a beige that leans heavily on the orange and only slightly on the pink (ie: Sherwin Williams Kilim Beige is a good place to start, which you can read more about in this blog post).

In this photo below, check out the two beige samples (one paper, one painted) to see how they're compatible with the undertones of the tile. The white paper is there for reference as it makes sampling much easier…

Also, notice how the original green paint colour DATED the tile. And while beige might not have been my client's DREAM colour (as the trend is to want gray or greige), the above options were a great happy medium, because if a colour doesn't suit the room (and only suits the owner), it just won't look good!

Remember, you MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO fully update the look of your beige tile (based on what your original paint colour hopes were) and while you can likely get OUT of the more rich golden colours that were commonly used 20 years ago, you might still need to paint your walls a warm paint colour for things to flow – you'll just be looking at more MODERN warm paint colours.

As shown in this next photo, a paint colour with an orange-pink undertone was the perfect partner to the tile (Sherwin Williams Kilim Beige)…

Read more: The Best Beige and Tan Paint Colours

Check out these beautiful WARM grays in this next photo with a pretty darned beige tile! There's the MAIN wall colour and the two painted on samples – which one do YOU think works the best?

If you guessed the right side, you'd be correct! Benjamin Moore Pale Oak is a soft warm gray-taupe with passive purple-pink undertones that are hitting a real happy place with the tile.

In this next example, you'll see the sofa has a very committed pink undertone, however, we had to go with the carpet, which was SUPER happy to be partnered up with Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan!

Photo via Tim Hanson Productions

A gorgeous, WELL-coordinated palette (carpet with pink undertone)

There are some carpets and tiles that have a pink or orange-pink undertone, but ALSO have a warm purple-pink in them as well, making them a bit more flexible towards taupe paint colours, which are warmer than greige, but NOT as warm as beige. Just be careful, as taupe paint colours can sometimes grab a wink o' green, which we want to avoid. Instead, focus on ones with a decent purple-pink undertone (Sherwin Williams Popular Gray is a place to start).

In this next example, the brick fireplace, carpet and walls all have pink undertones, which means they're well-coordinated. My client also chose furniture in a warm gray with a PURPLE undertone, which sits MUCH better than a gray with a green undertone would've.

Read more: 5 Ideas to Update Your Fireplace

In this next example, look at the progression from warm beige – taupe – warm gray. The COOLER we went, the more it clashed with the bones of the tile, with the sample on the right just not connecting at all. However, the tile WAS flexible enough to humour that middle, slightly more taupe sample (Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige).

As for gray, you have to be careful. There are more CARPETS than there are TILES that can support gray walls. If you REALLY want to try gray with your tile, you'll want to check out a WARM gray or greige with a purple or purple-pink undertone to see if you can get a good colour connection (not always possible, as shown above).

Generally speaking…

• There are more tiles that will handle a warm purple undertone than a blue or green undertone
• Carpets tend to have more flexibility and you will find some beige carpets that can humour a gray or greige with blue, green or purple undertones, but you still have to be careful as NOT ALL carpets can do this!

In this next example, because the carpet's undertones were SO passive and the lighting was so FREAKIN' fabulous in this stairwell, we were able to pull off a subtle, soft gray on the walls (Benjamin Moore Gray Owl, lightened)…

In this next photo, you'll see a stone fireplace that holds MANY of the colours found in the early to mid-2000s. With a product with this much flexibility, we were able to TOTALLY update the room with a soft and subtle warm gray…

After, it's like a whole new room! Notice how the new paint colour hits the stone fireplace while humouring the pink undertone of the carpet…

PAINT COLOURS TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE PINK OR ORANGE-PINK TONED TILE OR CARPET

Generally speaking, you might want to avoid green or blue paint colours (or gray or greige with those undertones). Of course, there are ALWAYS exceptions, especially when the undertones in a carpet are super subtle, but be careful, as a cool paint colour might just ENHANCE your warm-toned products, which doesn't always create an 'updated look'.

Not every beige tile or carpet can visually support cool neutral paint colours, so sample carefully and listen to your home.

This next photo is a GREAT example of how some paint colours can really date products with pink undertones (this was one of our homes when we first moved in – woof. Thank God Tim and my Dad flooded the house and we got new flooring).

In this next example, both the flooring products and the table have a pink undertone. However, in this case, a very mild, earthy green undertone was a BEAUTIFUL complement to almost ALL of the hard surfaces in this room, including the dark wood trim – it helps when you have a cute lil Ginger tucked in your back pocket (I will pinch upon request).

You should also avoid cream paint colours and beige and tan paint colours with a yellow undertone. Yellow and pink don't have much love for each other and you could have a HOT mess of undertones on your hands. In this next photo, my client didn't love the home she'd bought with its Sherwin Williams Antique White island and Macadamia walls. Why not?

The Antique White island was just a bit too creamy-yellow for the more committed orange undertone (orange-pink) of the travertine tile on the floor, and just BARELY made the cut with the stone fireplace. Macadamia (walls) has a wink o' green undertone tucked in it, which is sitting off with the floor and the fireplace as well – everything was CLOSE, but no cigar!

Again, in this next photo, the previous owner had used Antique White on the cabinets, which is just TOO yellow for most beige tiles (and is ALSO why it's one of the whites I would never paint my cabinets or trim).

Let's take a quick break to talk about paint samples…

Undoubtedly, you'll be heading out in the near future to grab paint samples – stop right there! I want you to check out SAMPLIZE . Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Here are just a FEW reasons why I recommend Samplize to my clients…

• Samples arrive ON YOUR DOORSTEP in 1-3 business days, depending on location
• At $6.99, they're more affordable than the samples pots/rollers/foam boards that are needing for traditional paint sampling
• If you keep the samples on their white paper, you can move them around the room

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And lastly, I want to show you how to pick the RIGHT COUNTERTOP to update your beige tile.

I've found that a lot of my clients with beige tiles want white countertops with gray veining (the marble look). No can do Sue. The key is to PICK UP what your tile flooring is throwing down, like this here…

See how the beige of the tile is picked up in the countertop? I was SO happy to see this combo as the floor and the countertop are in a PALETTE together and the countertop has actually UPDATED the look of the floor, whereas a marble-look countertop would've made the floor look older.

Read more: How to Update Your OUTDATED Granite Countertops

Beige Tiles or Carpet with a Yellow Undertone (yellow-beige)

Yellow is definitely the LEAST common warm undertone found in carpet and tile. Why? Well, yellow lives quite comfortably in cream, but by the time it hits the beige end of things, it can start mixing pretty heavily with other warm colours like orange, pink and even green, which is why MOST of the yellow you'll see in tiles is more of a CREAM – not a beige!

You'll find two types of yellow undertones…

• Yellow-green. Always a tricky one and not always the most desirable
• Yellow-orange. Definitely more flexible

You'll also find that I have FAR less info for you, as these tiles just aren't as common!

THE BEST PAINT COLOURS FOR CARPET OR TILE WITH A YELLOW UNDERTONE

When it comes to beige with a yellow undertone you have to be careful. The instinct is often to go with a cream, because cream is a yellow-based paint colour. However, many creams are too fresh and clean for the muted earthy look of beige, in which case, sometimes you need a colour ninja to flex between the two worlds. You'll also want to see whether your yellow undertone leans more into green or orange, making sure your paint colour picks up what your undertones are throwin' down.

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Check out some of the popular beige paint colours as well as cream paint colours to see which ones visually connect and which ones clash. I'd love to tell you the specific ones to look at, but it all depends on the tile/carpet that you have! I also don't have many photo examples because a yellow undertone is MUCH rarer than orange-pink.

PAINT COLOURS TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE YELLOW-TONED TILE OR CARPET

• Gray and greige can be a tough sell when it comes to beige-yellow. You can sometimes get away with a blue-green or green undertone with a beige-yellow carpet but will want to be careful that the warm/cool partnership doesn't contrast too much or you could just be highlighting those undertones (which isn't always the desired effect)
• Explore cream paint colours, but make sure they have a grounded, neutral base to calm down the yellow (in other words, add some beige to the mix)
• You can RARELY get away with a purple or purple-pink undertone, in fact, I'd avoid them as much as I avoid moderation and hairy bath mats

Beige Tiles, Carpet or Rooms with Mixed Undertones & Colours

When photos of tiles with mixed undertones come to my inbox (via my Online Colour Consulting), I GIGGLE with glee, as I can't WAIT to show the owners what their paint options are – the effect is ALWAYS game-changing.

In the above tiles, you'll see a lot of beige (mostly pink or orange-pink), but you'll also see some green, purple and pink/taupe undertones that really open up the colour options!

In this next photo, the tile and countertop had a wink of green which we gladly grabbed on to…

Photos via Tim Hanson Productions

In this next photo, there were a variety of needs between the sofas, linens, area rug and artwork, but Sherwin Williams Creamy did the trick (darkened by 25%)…

Sherwin Williams Creamy, photo via JR Photography (website link unknown)

In this next photo, the subtle approach of the carpet and flexibility of tones in the wood feature wall let us do a gorgeous, updated tan paint colour (Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan).

YESSS, love this next tile. While it has a beige base, just LOOK at the flexibility its other colours gave us, giving room for the warm greige approach of Benjamin Moore London Fog on the walls…

As discussed early, many tiles (often travertine) have an orange-pink undertone AS WELL as a bit of taupe/purple, giving WAY more room for some colour love! If this is the case with your tile, you can check out gray, greige or taupe paint colours with that same undertone!

In this next photo, while Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (left) was just a bit too passive, Benjamin Moore Collingwood (right) JUST squeezed in with its subtle warmth…

So, there you have it. I hope these ideas and inspirations get you started on updating your beige home. If not, I've got 300+ other articles for you to check out, just type a keyword into my SEARCH area on the right side of my home page for some more blog posts!

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