Joanna Gaines's Dining Room Paint Color Recommendation Gives The Best Calm Vibes

When it comes to giving your home a warm and cozy vibe, interior designer and "Fixer Upper" star Joanna Gaines has a lot to say. The founder of Magnolia Home is known for her signature rustic farmhouse decor and is all about bringing people together, ensuring that the dining room area is gathering-ready through careful design choices. Paint color is one of the ways she tends to set a tranquil dining scene — and according to the HGTV star, her fitting Magnolia Home Paint shade, Gatherings, perfectly translates the feeling of sharing cozy meals with your loved ones. 

Gaines has a knack for choosing the perfect paint colors for every area of your house, so it makes sense to turn to her for design advice for transforming your dining room into a serene oasis. According to the Magnolia Home website, Gatherings is a golden gray paint with amber and tan undertones. The result is a neutral hue, a perfect backdrop for dining rooms that allows decor, fixtures, and furniture to stand out, creating a calming atmosphere for you and your loved ones to relax and connect.

Whether you're a loyal "Fixer Upper" fan or have come across her room renovations on "Mini Reni," her Magnolia Network show, you know how much Gaines stands by using neutral shades to create a peaceful environment. If you're aiming for a relaxing vibe for your dining room, the muted Gatherings paint shade is an especially relaxing neutral paint color option, because of its blend of warm, muted gray and tan undertones. In color psychology, cool shades like gray are associated with safety and balance, while amber brings a sense of warmth and comfort to the paint color.

For more dimension, you may consider adding an accent wall or using a secondary shade that adds depth. In that case, try layering the calming shade with a paint color like Sunday Stroll, which Gaines describes as a mouse gray with a hint of beige. On the other hand, if you want to bring out the warmth of Gatherings, you might want to pair it with Vintage Crown, a timeless, muted gold that effortlessly blends charm and luxury. Adding in accent shades works well for dining rooms with specific wall details, such as shiplap or paneling.