Trim & Ceiling Paint Color vis-a-vis Cabinet Paint Color
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White Paint for Interior - Color for Trim and Ceiling?
Comments (2)I like trim to contrast. That contrast can be subtle or dramatic.The sheen of a paint corresponds to its durability. Semi-gloss is recommended for cabinets and trim because it's easily washed if needed. Satin is often as shiny as one would want for a wall, and most people probably go for eggshell when they want a matte finish. White ceilings are so common most people probably don't look at them. However, painting the ceiling a color can accent a room....See MoreBest white paint color for cabinets/trim in North facing rooms
Comments (34)Oh Gosh! I'm going though the same thing. I'm leaning towards Simply White in my north-facing room. I know it can read really yellow in a south-facing room but a warm but still really bright in a north facing room with that cool light coming in. I'm afraid Chantilly white will read too stark. I'm painting both my bedroom and kitchen, one on top of the other with the same northern light. Also, I think of it as a color for modern spaces and I live in an old, historic house. Just not sure I can pull it off. Abbyfaye, I'd love to see your pictures! I have simply white in my hallways and like it. Is it weird to have it in my bedroom and kitchen too? I got samples from samplize and white dove comes across really greige/taupe and not very bright. I'm not loving it at all. Mystery to me why it is so popular. I'm losing my mind looking at blogs on the best white paint! Have to make a decision by Thursday!...See Morepaint walls, cabinets and trim same color?
Comments (1)If you have tested the color, like it and it goes with your other elements, then no reason not to try it. Use different sheen for the paints. I like matte for walls, semi-gloss for trim and flat for ceilings. What color are your ceilings? You might have to tweak that color as well....See MoreWhite paint for Ceiling/Walls/Trim with white cabinet?
Comments (6)Bright colors do not always make a room appear larger, or even brighter. Whites? they come to life IN the abundant natural light. Spaces often seem larger in deep tones, as the walls "recede" and white trim makes the walls look yet richer. This isn't a "room" it's a passage hall. Flat paint is not a good trim paint finish, satin finish is plenty of gleam with no boat like shine. Bottom line? Light has two basic sources: ) daylight and electricity....See Morefrancoise47
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