PLEASE...at least paint!

Thanks Margaret, I don't totally understand why something as simple as paint can feel like such a giant hurdle.  And you're so right, it often feels like "preaching".  I appreciate the comments. 

Hi Tessa,

Yes this is locally known by painters as "Ginger's neutral".  Actually it's a Glidden color (ICI paints) but I don't always use the Glidden brand.  It's their "Water Chestnut" and it's featured in Glidden's color folder for neutrals. 

It is a very light neutral but honestly it works everywhere.  Even clients that are afraid of anything but white love this color.  I've used it for 7 years with both warm and cool focused rooms.  In this client's room it took on a more cocoa color but in a commercial office setting it appears to have more yellow in it and in another high-end home it took on more orange tones.   I love using it with bolder colors for focal walls when clients are willing.   

I've never had a client that didn't like it. 

Thanks for commenting. 

Cathy, agreed 100%.  This paint job was a surprise for the client and she didn't even notice it immediately, then she loved it.  Thanks for stopping by and commenting. 

Aloha Maureen,  I have used this color in almost every situation and it surrounds me now here in Hawaii.  My focal walls add the accent color and water chestnut takes on the tones of those colors.  One of the painters that I use actually calls it Ginger's color when he's placing an order at our local hardware store.  Mahalo for your comments. 

Terrylynn...good eye.  I know Wise Owl because it was the color for our local realtor association office.  This color is lighter and has less brown in it.  Wise owl is a great color too.  Thanks for commenting. 

Tessa, you are welcome.

Thank you Mary.  The fact that I only painted was why I wanted to post this example, especially on Localism.  I find it really frustrating trying to convince potential clients of how much difference JUST paint can make...IF it's not just another white.  I appreciate your comments. 

Sandi, thanks for commenting.  You're so right.  This "change" is barely noticeable but so much warmer. 

Liz this was not a staging.  The owner just wanted to "consider" a new paint color and this was the result.  Thanks for commenting.