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Paint Remodeling Design Dilemma

Best warm white paint color

6 years ago

We are repainting the interior of our home. Many of our rooms flow together and so we will likely need to paint all of them the same color. they are currently painted Agreeable Gray which I know is a popular choice, but my husband and I have realized we are just not fans of gray (in part because of the cool tones). We would like to go with something brighter and whiter. We are looking for a neutral color. Someone recommended Bauhaus Buff to us. Would that be a good neutral white? Any other suggestions? I really struggle with picking paint colors. Any help would be appreciated.

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kulrn
6 years ago
Here's a few paint ideas I've saved to get you started on visuals. I would get some samples and paint on posterboard and take around the house to get some ideas how they look in your home.
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apple_pie_order
6 years ago
Since you probably need to prime over the gray, go ahead and use white primer. Then it will be easier making a decision without the Agreeable Gray casting colored reflections on your samples.
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JudyG Designs
6 years ago
Here is something for you to read. Five designers name their favorite warm white paint…with photos.

http://www.thewriterandresidence.com/finding-the-perfect-warm-white-5-designers-weigh-in/
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threers
6 years ago
I love BM Cotton Balls...a clean bright white but the best thing to do is to bring home samples of whites which look good to you and look at them in daylight and night time, narrow down your choices and buy larger sample boards or sample size cans and try them out.
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Kris Mays
6 years ago
Behr Ballet White looks awesome in any lighting in my home. I ended up putting it in most rooms because we were ready to go back to a cleaner look.
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