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Remodelista Reconnaissance: The Perfect Yellow, Spotted in a Rural Retreat

October 20, 2026

This week on Remodelista Reconnaissance, we’re answering a question that’s been popping up on Instagram ever since we first featured Inness, a design-minded retreat in upstate New York. The query: What particular shade of yellow was used in the open shelving in the common dining area?

Reader, look no further.

The Sighting

inness is a design forward retreat on \2\25 acres in accord, new york, with \28 17
Above: Inness is a design-forward retreat on 225 acres in Accord, New York, with 28 cabins, a 12-bedroom farmhouse, a restaurant, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, an organic farm and farm shop, and a spa and wellness center. (See A Rustic, Design-Minded Retreat (with British Standard Kitchens) in Upstate New York for a full tour.) The most frequently asked question about the project: Photograph by Adrian Gaut, courtesy of Inness.

What paint color was used on the Plain English-designed open pantry in the main Farmhouse? We consulted the folks at Inness and at design studio Post Company to find out.

The Source

the answer? the shelves are painted in nicotine, a hue that&#8\2\17;s a col 18
Above: The answer? The shelves are painted in Nicotine, a hue that’s a collaboration between Plain English and English designer Rita Konig. The purveyors describe it as a “lived-in murky gold that speaks of storied interiors” (and offers a sunny surprise when used on the interior of a cabinet or hutch, say).

For more sources, uncovered, see:

N.B.: This story originally appeared on March 11, 2022 and has been updated.

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