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Suggestions for creamy white BM paint colors

12 years ago

I am looking for suggestions for favorite neutral BM paint colors. Right now I have SW White dove on the walls everywhere. My kitchen cabinets are white and I need to add some color. The painter likes BM paint, so I am looking for a color from that line.

The main rooms in my home are pretty open, so I will be looking to only use one or two shades in addition to the kitchen color. The kitchen can also be seen by the other rooms... large entry area with vaulted ceiling and stairway, familyroom/diningroom, and hallway.

I love the idea of a turquiose blue backsplash in the kitchen, but will not be putting in the backsplash just yet.

I prefer a creamy white/yellow over a beige color.

I just tried a grey-blue in the familyroom/diningroom and it read blue. I realized it was not neutral enough and maybe a lighter grey would be dull or dreary. And, I didn't like blue for the living area...it felt like a bedroom color. My plan was to do a pale yellow in the entry/hallway areas and a grey in the fr/dr. I was hoping the turquoise blue would work too as the kitchen is kind of between those two areas, but now I am thinking to just go more neutral all over and keep my plan for the turquoise blue.

We get a lot of light in the house, but we do live in the northeast.

So looking for a couple of your best creamy colors or other favorite neutrals.

Thanks!!

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ttodd
12 years ago
Mayonnaise
User
12 years ago
I keep saying this over and over on threads but I'll say it again, don't limit yourself to just THEIR colors if it's the paint type you want. They color match any color from other brands, that said, Behr Cottage White and Behr Pot of Cream are two really nice creamy whites.
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amielynn
12 years ago
Mascarpone is pretty.
fleur222
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks, I will check out all of the suggestions. I went and picked up many "whites"
Lukkiirish, I did know that BM would match colors from anywhere, but I was thinking it would be easier to start there.
I was getting all stressed out about it today! I can't understand how I can be the type of person who LOVES some things but can't seem to make up my mind on paint.
Now I am wondering if I need to have more of a plan and a style chosen 1st because I want to either recover my furniture or purchase new.
What I can tell by reading the responses to other posts is that there is great feedback here!
whitewave41
12 years ago
Another vote for Mayonnaise. We just used it for our trim.
rmaxharrj
12 years ago
Two slightly deeper creams/ivories that I've used and love: BM Sandy White (2148-50) and BM Elephant Tusk (OC-8).
susanlynn2012
12 years ago
rmaxharri, do you have any pics of the two paint colors you used since I am wanting to repaint my three bathrooms with two being Ralph Lauren Deep Cream painted with BM Pearl Paint finish and the other is Semi-Gloss BM Navajo white that had the second cat put on so fast by that awful painter that streaks were up and down the wall the next day and I lived with this for a few years since that room has a high cathedral ceiling.

The paint chips look nice and neutral.
fleur222
Original Author
12 years ago
I went to a local Ethan Allen today. They recommended someone who does great reupholstering and suggested some fabrics too. I think I have to start there because my preferences are so light. If I can see the paint with the fabrics, I could change my mind and lean towards more color.
I will keep all of your suggestions! Thanks!

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