I have expressed my undying love for Tori Spelling’s and Dean McDermott’s bedroom numerous times on this blog. The walls are the most beautiful shade of blue, the nightstands are mirrored, and the linens are solid white – some of my very favorite things. It’s almost like it was designed by someone who stole the thoughts right out of my brain, like an eerie episode of The Twilight Zone.
Photos from www.luxist.com
Gosh, I really love it. It’s not healthy to be this obsessed with someone else’s bedroom, is it?
In the months since I first posted these pictures, I have received many emails and blog comments asking me about the delicious color on Tori and Dean’s walls. I have no clue what paint color it is. It’s been suggested to me that it’s Serenata by Pottery Barn for Benjamin Moore. I have searched and searched online to find the name of her designer, but I couldn’t ever find an associated name. I figured that Serenata was a pretty good guess and decided that it must be something pretty close to that.
Fast forward to a few days ago. I follow Tori on Twitter (’cause I love reading what the celebrities tweet), and since I was still obsessing about her wall color, I decided to just take a leap of faith and ask her who designed her bedroom. I figured that I would never in a million years hear back and I’d just look like a fool to the people on Twitter, but I hoped I could email her designer and ask if he/she remembered the paint color on Tori’s walls. Imagine my surprise when I received this in my Direct Message box within about two minutes:
So, for all of you who have wondered, the paint color in Tori and Dean’s bedroom is Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball. I promptly ordered a free colour card from Farrow & Ball so that I could have a Parma Grey swatch to color match for a test sample (at around $80-$125/gallon, the F&B; paint is entirely beyond my budget). I cannot wait to get it in the mail!
My 13-year old 90210-obsessed self would never have believed that technology would advance to the point of Donna Martin and I discussing her bedroom. I’m very impressed with Tori for designing this gorgeous room herself. Well done, Tori, and thanks for being so cool!
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That really does look like a beautiful blue! I will order a swatch myself, I've been looking for a good blue.
I fell in love with this color and ordered the paint sample pot from Farrow & Ball. I had it color matched at the local True Value. After 3 “almost matches”, they finally got it right. The True Value paint is called Easy Care Ultra Premium, Interior Eggshell Finish. The base is EZ-P Pure White (Pastel Base) The color match code is
B= 26 shots. E=34 shots. L=38 shots. This formula is for one gallon. Perfect Match!
I was just going to say I believe tori did that room , she has quite an eye, love her ,it is a gorgeous room , get that sample and color match it , Farrow and Ball colors are gorgeous.
Chris
That is awesome! I love the color and requested a sample too! I love Tori too!
Too cool! Viva la technology!
WAY cool!
shut up! how awesome!!!! viola! twitter!
HOW EXCITING! I was right there with you watching her every week! That's the neat thing about Twitter! You make me want to ask questions more.
You're so cool, I'm happy just to be your friend!
Kim
OMG!!!! I'm sooooo glad that you found this out. I am equally obsessed with Tori's master bedroom. That is awesome that she responded to you!
Holy cow! You're famous!
It's very exciting when a celeb tweets you back! I've gotten replies from Lisa Marie Presley & Jason Crabb.
I cannot believe you tweeted with Donna Martin.
This really is cool. Love the color and how fantastic that she answered you. Good for you . Hugs, Marty
That is so cool! She has a beautiful bedroom. I love the color and design. So romantic.
Roeshel
I NEED that blue!!!! MAYBE, just MAYBE you can get us a good Home Depot formula made!!! Braaaahahahahahahaha!!! (That's my evil laugh while I'm planning to paint my master bath that color)!!!!
What an exciting story! I love her bedroom too. It inspired me to use the blue and gold combo in my living room. Love it!
I hope you take the color swatch and have the color matched for you at the Depot! PS – HOW FREAKING COOL THAT SHE DM'd YOU!!!
That is a great color – my favoite part of this post is the line about you and Donna Martin. I, too, was completely obsessed with 90210. . .
What a fun post! I must say I'm impressed that Tori answered your question–she must have a good heart. But I'm even more impressed that you asked her. You amaze me so often. Thank you for being amazing.
That is so cool that you heard back from Tori! Also super cool that she designed the room herself. I'm glad you were able to find out the color. That really is a gorgeous color….I may have to get a sample. I want to paint our master bedroom blue too, and none of the 6 swatches I've tried so far are looking right. Tori's color is beautiful!
That is awesome!
I'm so impressed that Tori took the time to answer you back…kinda makes her seem more like one of us don't you think!
Love the color! Can't wait to see it done in your room!
WOW!!! I bet you were as excited to hear from Tori as I was when Mary Kay Andrews commented on my blog after I reviewed her latest book. I lost her email, but I still have her comment.
OMG! I want that bedroom too. I covet that bedroom. (not really, but almost). B-E-A-tiful!
I think that was the best text message I got last week. I perhaps told a few people that Oh-Mmm-Geee my friend, Lindsay, got a DM from Tori, Tori Spelling that is. I got some squeels from my other friends, who were perhaps a tad jealous!
on other random notes, I got a reply from Alison Sweeney on Twitter. I squeeled, and the BLUE COLOR, that is FAB Linds!
That is soooo cool! Thanks for doing your homework and sharing the answers with the rest of us.
That is beyond cool! So glad you finally found out. xoxo
SC
That is way too cool!
How cool is that?! I can't believe you tweeted Donna Martin! It's even cooler that she responded
Good for her! I am glad she responded. it's great when celebrities stay in touch with people who really support them. i am so glad she did.
i always liked that bedroom too. I registered for mirrored pieces when I got married last year. All i want is ONE table …
Wow, girl, that's when you know you've hit the BIG TIME, when Tori Spelling responds to your tweets! Congrats, I'm glad you've finally got the info. to have your dream room!
How cool are you? Now. . . get cracking!
That's so awesome!
Wow! That is so cool! I watch Tori and Dean all the time, and I featured their house earlier this year. So many people have asked me for details about their master bedroom–now I at least know the answer to the paint-color question!
I didn't know Tori was on Twitter. I'll have to follow her!
So cool that she responded to you – one reason why I like her even more!
OMG. SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!! Tori's rooms have been in my idea book for EVAH! I love the bedroom, LOVE Liam's room, and her kitchen (in the last house) was the biggest reason we got espresso stained cabinets in our new kitchen. (Hers are black, but we didn't have that option…) We haven't seen nearly enough of the new house. Her interpretation of chic is just spot on for me.
LOL. You are hitting the big time, girl! {shakes head in amazement}… next thing you know she'll be asking YOU questions!!
How crazy!!! I would die. Right there in front of the computer.
if you go to sherwin williams you can have them color match your paint sample with their computerized color eye.
lindsay! i am right there with you loving tori!! thanks for getting the paint color!
That is so neat! I LOVE their bedroom too! I've tried to get the same colour on my walls and i just can't get it right! My husband is sick sleeping in the living room, but now I can convince him to let me do it ONE MORE TIME!
Thanks so much Nancy Drew! I love your blog by the way
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Karina
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Oh wow!!! I have been looking for that exact color for 2 years……tons of samples have never been just right. I can kill another tree and ask them to send me a color chart OR could you possibly share the formula with us when you get it? wink wink hint hint!!!
Have you ever thought of doing a mirrored table yourself? That would be a great new article for your wonderful blog!!!
Thanks so much,
Pat B.
I adore their bedroom too. I picked out similar colors for our bedroom before I ever saw theirs on the show. When I first saw their bedroom I absolutely loved everything about it! That is so fun that she replied to your tweet.
Shelter Pop posted before and after pics of Tori and Dean's "fixer upper" house. They include pics of the kids rooms.
I didn't know if you had seen it so here is the link:
http://www.shelterpop.com/2009/11/17/tori-spelling-hollywood-home/?icid=main|welcome|dl2|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shelterpop.com%2F2009%2F11%2F17%2Ftori-spelling-hollywood-home%2F
Very cool! I adore Tori, she is a very special lady, and is a doll for tweeting you! I see the color now, and oh my gosh its beautiful! It will look fabulous in your bathroom.
I'm building a home and going to do a version of this in my home…but we a few of my personal touches…HOWEVER! few days ago I found this almost exact same chest at Peir 1 Imports for like halft the price! And the measuments are a few inches off…but who would know the difference anyway! Cheers to all that design and do it yourself'r….its so rewarding when the project is finished and you saved yourself money!
I ordered and copied the swatch as well and home depot matched it PERFECTLY i cant wait to put the rest of the room together!
p.s are you gonna post pics of when your room is done?
If any one is looking to match curtains Walmart has them by better homes called soft gold 29.00 a curtain! they're taffeta and they are perfect!
Thanks for sharing Tori's paint color. I just painted my room with a similar match to the Parma Gray. Pics on my blog at http://www.howsoonisnow-brooke.blogspot.com. I had been trying to figure out the paint color since I saw it on the show over a year ago. Thanks again!
I fell in love with this color and ordered the paint sample pot from Farrow & Ball. I had it color matched at the local True Value. After 3 “almost matches”, they finally got it right. The True Value paint is called Easy Care Ultra Premium, Interior Eggshell Finish. The base is EZ-P Pure White (Pastel Base) The color match code is
B= 26 shots. E=34 shots. L=38 shots. This formula is for one gallon. Perfect Match!
Hi Lindsay,
Great post! I am super curious as to what color is a match to the Parma Gray.
The paint is out of my price range too.
I love Tori’s bedroom and would love to paint mine a similar shade.
Thanks for any help you can give!
I am so excited.. I have been trying to find this color by asking on line everywhere.. Finally your sight came up.. Thank you, Thank you… Blues are so trickie, This takes all the guess work out that I have been doing… I love her show, coming from her back ground she could have so gone the other way, but she is so fantastic…
Thanks Tori for Sharing and thank you for asking…