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ty for earlier help plus re ? re bm white dove

16 years ago

Several weeks ago, you helped me decide to use eggshell (v. satin) on the walls in my low-light kitchen.

First coat on a quarter of the kitchen, and I *love* it already. You were right. I've never used eggshell before; thought it would be like using semi-gloss or something (*makes face at own silliness*). Instead, it's subtle, but reflective and uplifting. Already, I can (figuratively) breathe better, even though it's or gloomy outside lately.

So, thanks, everyone who helped!

Now...the new colors...

Wall color is BM Cream Silk (OC-115), in the eggshell.

Doors and trim are BM Marblehead Gold, semi-gloss. Due to four paneled doors, two sets of French doors, and three butted, six-over-six windows, gold presence will be strong.

I bought BM White Dove (flat) for the ceiling. (Yes, I know I'm painting backwards, walls first, but I can't do the ceiling. Hubby will this weekend & I'll just have to tape well & touch up after. Can't be helped.)

My question is...

Cream Silk is a nice warm color. Looks like French vanilla to me. On the color strip with lemon ice, a warm celery, etc.

Does White Dove have a cool undertone, or warm, or is it a chameleon?

The White Dove and Cream Silk chips looked good together in my hardware store (which has horrendous lighting) and in its parking lot. Looking at them here in the kitchen...not so sure.

I *know* BM Navajo or Linen White would be compatible with the trim and the walls, but they are *very* (too) close to the Cream Silk, IMO, and wouldn't give much contrast.

Your experience with White Dove? If you think "no", could you suggest a BM white other than Linen, Navajo or super or decorator's white?

TIA.

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nicoletouk
16 years ago
I have White Dove on all of the woodwork and ceilings throughout my house. It is definitely warm, but works as well with all of the cool colors in the bedrooms as it does with the reds and golds in the living areas. I recommend White Dove to a lot of my clients as well. IMO it is versatile yet dependable.

Good choice!

Nicole
lindabarbara
16 years ago
I, too, have White Dove on all my woodwork and ceilings throughout my house. I think its just about the perfect white because it doesn't scream stark white, it has a warmth to it, and it blends well with both warm and cool wall paint. I think it's a good choice!
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maggiersn
Original Author
16 years ago
TY both for the reassurance.

Since it's a ready-mixed color, I know I could probably return it (unopened), or find another place to use it in the house, but I just wanted to hear from someone before the paintbrush took the plunge.

I feel better now. Thanks!

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