All white painted interior?
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Anonymous
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We've just bought a house and are doing some minor work inside, including painting the entire interior. Because we're not good with color, because we're short on time, and maybe because we're short on imagination, we're painting the entire thing - walls and trim - white (with a couple of very minor exceptions).
Everytime I pass the paint section in the store and see all the color choices I have doubts - are we missing a big opportunity and will be regret an all white house? We tell ourselves it won't matter because we have artwork and furniture and carpets we love. We also like the clean lines of white walls and dark wood floors, but I'd welcome your experience as I see so many discussions on wall color that don't include an all-white choice... |
Anonymous
| What color is your white? I've seen lots and lots of "whites." We used to use Duron Pale Parchment. Then we have moved to sand colors. Now we've ventured to golds. |
Anonymous
| I love the all white look, but I wouldn't do the exact same white for trim, walls, etc. I'd do a crisp white for the trim and softer white for the walls. And if you do white decor I'd go for different subtle shades of white/textures. Not so flat. |
Anonymous
| Yes its going to look dirty all the time just like all white kitchen cabinets |
Anonymous
| You're missing a great opportunity. If you're uninspired, Go for neutrals. It will make a huge difference! Our entire house was basically whitewashed by the previous owners, it looked stark and blah and I couldn't wait to warm it up with some neutrals. |
Anonymous
| I would go with more of an antique white for the walls and ultra pure white for trim. It looks much more polished than stark white on both. You can always add color as the room grows on you (we have slowly started painting one or two rooms a year). We have also added chair molding, dual paint colors etc. We have been in the house 7 years. It is much easier when you do one room at a time with regard to color IMO, so you don't get too overwhelmed! |
Anonymous
| I would do white trim, but different colors (but still neutrals) for the walls. All white of the same color will look institutional. |
Anonymous
| You can research colors online. When we bought our house it was a neutral shade of taupe that the realtor picked out. Went with everything! |
Anonymous
| You can open Benjamin Moore and go to their most loved colors. Easy! Or one of their designers. Candace Olson, perhaps. |
Anonymous
| OP, if it is a modern house, use cold whites ( a hint of blue, grey, silver), if it is a colonial, use warm whites (a hint of yellow, brown, red) |
Anonymous
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I greatly prefer a little colors on my walls. I think it helps make the space more warm and friendly and there's not the big rush to put up artwork.
I'd also recommend looking at Benjamin Moore's most popular colors and choosing something that appeals to you. Or speak with a color specialist... most good paint stores have them and I think they can really help. |
Anonymous
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I would do antique white if you want a warmer look, plus a crisper pure white on the trim. If you want a cooler white, Behr has a color called "Swiss Coffee" which is nice.
I wouldn't mind a house that was all white - it's easy to paint over! |
Anonymous
| That sounds really depressing... |
Anonymous
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I just painted my house white. Extra White 7006 by Sherwin-Williams. Trim and walls. Love it!
THere are some good articles out there, and on Houzz, about white color choices. Check 'em out! |
Anonymous
Helpful. I'm sure your house is nice and colorful. Or tacky, depending on one's frame of reference. |