wong whitewhite = might

Subtle difference, I know. But it's there. Can you see it?

White can say too much. It can distract, and subtract. Or it can be crisply sophisticated and snappy. Coordinating a white for trim carefully so it is not competitive to the color scheme is EASY! Just consider the body color and factor it in. Most paint companies offer over 100 off-whites in their particular brand, so finding a taupe-tinged white is a breeze, or a peach-tinge, or a green-tinge, they have them all.

Most of them will read as "plain white" when they are up, because they do not scream. But put the wrong white up, and it might just shatter glass. All these whites are anchored to the body color:

So don't reach for that color chip of Ready-Mix White for your Curb Appeal projects. Customize your white and maximize your impact with a truly designer palette.   

Thanks to Maureen of Rockland Staging for requesting to see this house with more impactful colors!  ;)

Sue Eldredge

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7 Comments on When Whites Attack!

MAY
07
2008
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Great contrast with the pictures.  It makes a huge difference.
12:00am • #1
319,667 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Sue, that's a powerful example of the use of color. I love white trim but can see the difference a sutble change in shade can make. Thanks for the lesson!
12:14am • #2

These are great examples of how subtle changes in color have a huge impact! I'd love to know what program your using - will you share???

Thanks!
12:23am • #3
730,389 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master
Never really thought about it until you pointed it out. There is a big difference. Thanks for sharing.
8:44am • #4
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I've noticed builders often using this in new construction.  There's not a lot of stark white trim anymore...often softer and more complementary to the interior paint choice and not screaming for attention.  I agree with the use on the exterior as well.  Great post and your visual aides nail it! 
8:49am • #5
MAY
08
2008

You are right, Abby. Some trim is very dark cream now, and I like it!

Sue
6:16pm • #6
MAY
12
2008

Thanks for the info!
8:28pm • #7


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