How to pick the right white for your home

Tips & Tricks

Colour trends come and go but classic white walls remain a popular choice. From warms, to cools, to slightly off-white — the number of white paints available can be overwhelming. Here’s our tips and tricks to choose the right white for your walls.

1. Get to know the nuances in white- Those that work with colour know that white isn’t just one hue but many and that some whites are whiter than others. White paints can come in varying undertones from blue, red, yellow, and even green.

2. Size up what’s in your room- Before selecting your paint shade, you need to first size up the colour palette of everything that will be in this space. You will need to consider if the pallete is going to be cool or warm. If it is going to be warm, you’ll want to lean toward whites with warmer undertones (think your Pink, Orange, Red & Yellow hues). If it is more on the cooler side, you’ll consider cool-inflected whites with Blue, Purple or Green undertones. When choosing your paint it’s important also to know that your furnishings will affect your overall perception of any paint.

3. Purpose of the space- White is a perfect background for displaying art, neutral that works with all colour schemes, great for open plan living and communal spaces.

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4. Assess the lighting- The key piece to picking the perfect white paint for your room is the lighting that surrounds the walls. Many customers may not consider how their lamps or light fixtures can affect the paint colour on their walls, but soon realise later on the white paint colour looks totally different than it did at the store. Therefore, always remember to assess all lighting surroundings to get your perfect shade of white.

5. Put your favourite shades to the test- It is essential to test your favourite white shades to see if they go with the overall feel of your space. So why paint on the wall? It is all about direction of exposure, proximity to windows and artificial light.

6. Give it a good finish- When finalising your white paint selection, think about how you’re going to live in the space, as that is what the finish of the paint is all about.

7. Do not be afraid to call in the professionals- Working with true professionals to choose the right white paint colour can mean the difference between getting it right the first time and having to make several trips back to the store.