How to select the perfect white interior paint.
- Absolute Property Services
- Mar 27, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 13
Have you ever looked online or in-store at the variety of white paints available? If you have, you would know there are 100s. Each is slightly different to the next.
"Can you recommend a white paint?"
This post will help you break down the difference between the whites and help you decide which white will suit your home and style best.
First, the difference between the whites depends on the colours it is tinted with. The RGB values will tell you how much red, blue and green have been used in your white. The higher the value, the more prevalent the tone will be. Most whites fall into two categories: warm white or cool white.
Interior paint Warm Whites:
have red undertones, which can look peachy, yellow, pink or brown.
provide an earthy, organic or natural appearance to your home.
feel cosy with vibrance and life, drawing attention to the wall features.
best suited to traditional, country, coastal or boho style homes.
The most commonly used are: Dulux Natural White and Antique White USA.
Interior paint Cool whites:
have blue or green undertones, which appear in greys and blues.
provide a minimalist, simplistic and clean appearance to your home.
feel clean with a calming and soothing effect, recede, which can make a space appear larger.
best suited to modern, contemporary, Scandinavian, industrial and art deco style homes.
The most commonly used are Dulux Lexicon, Vivid White and Terrace White.
Something in between: Neutral Whites
If you are looking for something between cool and warm white to suit a style of home with both warm and cool furnishings, a mix of natural light and want to capture both a larger clean space while also feeling warm and vibrant Dulux Snowy Mountains Half and Whisper White are ivory neutrals that work extremely well in all types and style of homes and are extremely popular for investment properties as they are easily adaptable.
What else should I consider?
The amount of natural light and the type of artificial lighting will affect how your chosen interior paint colour will appear. Homes with large amounts of natural light are best suited to cool whites, whereas homes that lack natural light achieve a much better feel and appearance with warm whites. The colour of your light globes should be opposite to your chosen wall colour to provide balance. A home painted in a cool white will be balanced with warm globes and vice versa.
Finally, paint absorbs the colour of the dominant elements in the room and influences how the paint appears. If your home has a large amount of blue or grey surfaces, a cool white will appear more blue; in contrast, if your home has brown wood flooring and a beige lounge, a warm white will appear more brown.
Final points.
Deciding on the white for your home interior is a big decision with so many to choose from. I recommend asking yourself;
How do I want my home to feel?
What is the style I want to achieve?
How large is the space? Do I want it to appear larger?
What lighting do I have? How much natural light comes into the room?
What are the dominant colours of my furniture and flooring?
Once you have answered these questions, go over the descriptions and determine which white suits you and your home best.
Finally, if you are still unsure, feel free to reach out and ask us. We are more than happy to provide examples from previous projects or discuss providing colour swatches to help you decide.
We also recommend taking a look at our range of interior painting and exterior painting services.
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