If you’re planning a new color scheme for an interior renovation, you may want to start with white—it’s an essential color that’s found in practically all homes. How do you choose the right white paint for your room?
Compare Different Whites Side-by-Side
The best way to get to know the many nuances of white is to compare them side-by-side. Ask for samples from your local paint shop and compare them against a sheet of white paper.
Consider the Furnishings in a Room
Are most of the furnishings in the room to be renovated leaning towards warm or cool colors? If the room is leaning towards warm colors, choose white paint with warm undertones such as pink, orange, red or yellow. And choose a white with cool undertones—blue, purple or green—if the furnishings are mostly on the other end of the color spectrum. Remember: furnishings can affect the perception of a room’s primary color.
Find Out How Much Lighting There Is in the Room
In scientific terms, black is the absence of any color, while white (or to be more accurate, sunlight) is composed of the entire spectrum of colors. As such, the perception of color is closely tied to lighting, which is something you may want to keep in mind while coordinating the color scheme for your new room.
How can lighting affect the perception of white? As a rule of thumb, pure white looks best in ample natural lighting. But if there isn’t enough lighting in a room, it’s best to choose white paint with a more saturated pigment.
Mix It Up a Bit
Why not just go with pure white? Choosing colors is mostly a matter of preference but in most cases, the best whites are the ones that have been tempered with a bit of color. However, if you’re designing a room with a modern aesthetic, pure white is a viable option. The closer a color is to pure white on the spectrum, the more modern it looks.
Still having trouble choosing a color for your room? Coordinating colors can be tricky, which is why it’s helpful to consult the interior remodeling contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Madison.
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Madison offers professional interior home remodeling services. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (608) 352-9944 or fill out this form. We also offer the DreamMaker Virtual Modified Process for your convenience and safety. We serve homeowners in Madison, Middleton and Maple, as well as the surrounding communities.
