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Ask and You Shall Receive

by Lindsay Ballard on November 9, 2009 53 Comments

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:

After getting over the initial shock of Tori Spelling actually reading my tweet and responding to me (how cool is that, y’all?), I was so excited to finally have THE information!

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!

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:13 am

    That really does look like a beautiful blue! I will order a swatch myself, I've been looking for a good blue.

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      December 26, 2010 at 9:42 pm

      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 โ€œalmost matchesโ€, 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!

      Reply
  2. Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Love says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:13 am

    That is awesome! I love the color and requested a sample too! I love Tori too!

    Reply
  3. Kim @ Everything Etsy says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:31 am

    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

    Reply
  4. Southern Savvy says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:42 am

    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!

    Reply
  5. Beth says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:47 am

    It's very exciting when a celeb tweets you back! I've gotten replies from Lisa Marie Presley & Jason Crabb.

    Reply
  6. darcy says

    November 9, 2009 at 9:03 am

    I cannot believe you tweeted with Donna Martin.

    Reply
  7. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    November 9, 2009 at 9:38 am

    This really is cool. Love the color and how fantastic that she answered you. Good for you . Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  8. The DIY Show Off says

    November 9, 2009 at 9:41 am

    That is so cool! She has a beautiful bedroom. I love the color and design. So romantic.

    Roeshel

    Reply
  9. the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says

    November 9, 2009 at 11:16 am

    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!!!

    Reply
  10. Just Beachy says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:37 am

    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

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  11. Richella says

    November 9, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    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.

    Reply
  12. Cara says

    November 9, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    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!

    Reply
  13. Get Your Martha On says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:58 am

    Too cool! Viva la technology!

    Reply
  14. Sarah says

    November 9, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    That is awesome!

    Reply
  15. heidi @ Wonder Woman Wannabe says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:09 am

    WAY cool! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  16. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    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. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  17. mommaof4wife2r says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:26 am

    shut up! how awesome!!!! viola! twitter!

    Reply
  18. Angry Julie Monday says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    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!

    Reply
  19. Erin says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:46 am

    Holy cow! You're famous!

    Reply
  20. LouLou@thelifeofloulou.blogspot.com says

    November 9, 2009 at 10:08 am

    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)!!!!

    Reply
  21. Cottage Dreamers says

    November 9, 2009 at 10:40 am

    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!

    Reply
  22. Surviving the Smiths says

    November 9, 2009 at 11:37 am

    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. . .

    Reply
  23. linda says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    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!

    Reply
  24. Freddae' says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    OMG! I want that bedroom too. I covet that bedroom. (not really, but almost). B-E-A-tiful!

    Reply
  25. Pamela says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    That is way too cool!

    Reply
  26. Kara@ Creations by Kara says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    That is soooo cool! Thanks for doing your homework and sharing the answers with the rest of us. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  27. Kimm at Reinvented says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    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! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  28. Beth Dunn says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    That is beyond cool! So glad you finally found out. xoxo

    SC

    Reply
  29. Jen says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    How cool is that?! I can't believe you tweeted Donna Martin! It's even cooler that she responded ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  30. The Tomball Three says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    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 …

    Reply
  31. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    November 10, 2009 at 8:02 am

    How cool are you? Now. . . get cracking!

    Reply
  32. undomestic chica says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    That's so awesome!

    Reply
  33. Julia @ Hooked on Houses says

    November 10, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    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!

    Reply
  34. Wendy says

    November 11, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    So cool that she responded to you – one reason why I like her even more!

    Reply
  35. Melissa @ The Inspired Room says

    November 11, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    LOL. You are hitting the big time, girl! {shakes head in amazement}… next thing you know she'll be asking YOU questions!!

    Reply
  36. Cara Starr @ JohnsonManorisms says

    November 11, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    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.

    Reply
  37. Craig, Blair and Turbo Skousen says

    November 12, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    How crazy!!! I would die. Right there in front of the computer.

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2009 at 6:50 am

    if you go to sherwin williams you can have them color match your paint sample with their computerized color eye.

    Reply
  39. christi says

    November 13, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    lindsay! i am right there with you loving tori!! thanks for getting the paint color!

    Reply
  40. Project K says

    November 13, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    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

    Cheers,

    Karina
    Creative Director
    Project K
    http://www.projectk.ca
    info@projectk.ca

    Reply
  41. Pat B. says

    November 13, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    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.

    Reply
  42. Amber says

    November 14, 2009 at 1:01 am

    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.

    Reply
  43. Kristina says

    November 23, 2009 at 7:49 am

    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

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  44. Red Lipstick Style says

    November 26, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    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.

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    December 9, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    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!

    Reply
  46. Hair @ Home by Samantha says

    January 23, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    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!

    Reply
  47. Hair @ Home by Samantha says

    January 23, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    p.s are you gonna post pics of when your room is done?

    Reply
  48. Hair @ Home by Samantha says

    February 4, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
  49. Brooke says

    March 2, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    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!

    Reply
  50. Kristen says

    December 26, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    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!

    Reply
  51. Lisa says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:57 am

    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!

    Reply
  52. sheila says

    January 18, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    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…

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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