How to Choose a White Paint Color

Of all of the paint colors available, white paint seems to be the trickiest color for people to choose. Neutrals are the backbone of paint companies’ color lines so filling out the choices with whites, grays and beiges is smart business for them. There are buckets of them, making the choice difficult. It’s a great time to call in a paint color consultant if you’re stuck. You can also tune into my podcast on this topic using this link here. Why choose white in the first place? People choose white paint for many reasons. The poorest reasons are lack of a better idea or afraid to make a mistake.… Continue reading...

6 Beautiful Whites that Cover all the Bases

White is like any paint color. There is no one best. It’s all about context and your design goals.  Best depends on best for what. There are thousands of white paint colors available. White is considered the ultimate neutral. White paint colors have relatively little hue so some think that makes them easy to choose. They’re not. Neutral whites without pronounced undertones are few and not necessarily the best choice for every application. What do you want your white to do, brighten and lighten? Its success is based on how much natural light is in the room. White walls in an area with no natural light can look dingy if not chosen well.… Continue reading...