Picking a paint color, especially a white paint color is no easy feat. To help avoid all the squinty-eyed faces and reassure you in your selection, here are some of my all-time, “seriously love this paint” whites.
A Cool White After a million samples I cam across Behr’s “Weathered White”. The color is bright and modern with a slight grey undertone, which I love. It is so neutral that i works great with a monotone color palette, or furnishings with bold pattern and color. Also, great for an art enthusiast.
A Neutral White
Another Behr favorite of mine is the slightly putty-like paint color, Off-White #1873. It’s not just a white, it has real earthy color and a tiny hint of green. Awesome for any home with wood floors or more natural toned furniture.
A Warmer White
Not only do I love these next two paints, but the store too! If you want to turn to the store that the designer’s use, go to Benjamin Moore. I love the small paint-store feeling and helpful assistance I get here. My go-to whites are the modern hued Chantilly Lace #OC-65 and the classic Sand Dollar #OC-71.
In this Kelly Deck Design bedroom Benjamin Moore’s Sand Dollar is just the right tint of pink to make this space feel clean and feminine.
Looking for More Helpful Painting Tips?
Choose the brand first and stick to it. Research the a brand that fits you budget, VOC, or durability needs then start sampling the color selections. I would not recommend requesting a color match from a pricier brand to a lower priced box brand because each brands “base” is slightly different and that can alter the color. Pick a brand then choose one of it’s colors.
Second, always consider your finish. Flat finishes appear more chalky and absorb light however this finish is best on ceilings or walls with bumps or repairs. Glossy paint finishes reflect the light in a room and can alter the color from the way it looks on a matte paint chip. Gloss should be reserved for doors, door trims, and other mill work. Typically a satin or egg shell finish will stay true to the color on the swatch and be best in any residential wall application.
Third, Pick your top 3 (or in my case top eight usually) and paint the samples in every part of the room or house. Just a few patches with the options side by side. Check them over a few days at different times to see how the natural light affects the color.
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