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When Whites Attack!

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Home Stager with CurbAppealForDummies.Com

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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Bill Exeter
Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC - San Diego, CA
1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Expert
Great contrast with the pictures.  It makes a huge difference.
May 06, 2008 05:00 PM
Dawna Graham
River City ReDesign & Painting - New Westminster, BC

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!

May 06, 2008 05:23 PM
Abby Roselli
ALR Home Staging and Showcasing, LLC - Staten Island, NY
Staten Island Home Stager
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! 
May 07, 2008 01:49 AM
Michelle Molinari
CurbAppealForDummies.Com - Lafayette, LA
CurbAppealForDummies.com

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

Sue

May 08, 2008 11:16 AM