Why Not White Paint? Benjamin Moore Simply White That Is!
Benjamin Moore Simply White Paint is a Perennially Popular Choice
The time of year has arrived when top color professionals unveil their choice in-color selection for the upcoming year. Benjamin Moore recently released their color choice for 2016 as OC-117 Simply White.
With months of research on significant trend shows, Benjamin Moore’s color professionals discovered that Simply White is the most neutral and constant in various light sources. With over 250 shades of whites in their catalog, they found that Simply White is the most consistent in various light sources and kelvin temperatures. As color can change throughout the day with the movement of natural light, it is often difficult to find a color that remains constant in space. Simply White is a popular color choice.
Choosing white paint for interior colors can become confusing. During a color consult, one of the top questions asked is, “what color am I going to paint the trim?” White defines a space and emits an elegant and sophisticated feel when infused and layered with various shades of white. White has always been one of my favorites. Calming and serene, white can be soft and pure.
A familiar feeling noticed when speaking with clients about white is fear. The sense of pairing various shades of white with tinted whites or creamy whites makes some uncomfortable. Here is one creative way to incorporate white into a design plan.
White can accentuate a space, trimmed out like an artist’s painting. White can provide contrast if used correctly with other whites. When used on a ceiling, white can contrast with textured wood beams. White can allow for a soft backdrop on a wall while enhancing a space through specific furnishings and fabrics, creating a stage or a set for appreciation of these pieces.
I have embraced whites in my furnishings, window treatments, and even my wardrobe. Whites with shades of creams and beiges or whites paired with shades of gray. Whatever your favorite colors may be, a shade of white will work for your style, laced with a hint of your favorite color. My loft bedroom was one of my favorite rooms I’ve designed in the past. Various shades of white incorporated on the walls, ceiling, and trim furnishings and fabrics allowed for a soft and peaceful sanctuary to rest at the end of the day.
Color trends come and go, from the deeper, darker, more saturated colors used more frequently in the past to softer, lighter shades of the future. White paint is beautiful. Why not white?
About Debbe Daley
Debbe Daley is New England’s leading interior design expert in the fields of design, decorating, and styling of interior spaces. She is a professional speaker, educator, influencer, and business coach in interior design. She also teaches creative interior design and change-of-career-minded individuals at her School of Interiors. These courses provide mentoring and hands-on training. Debbe is currently an installed Design Services member for the Boston Design Center. She also is an educator and instructor at Middlesex Community College in the field of interior design.
Contact Debbe at ddaley@daleydesigns.com or (978) 697-0288.
