Interior designers are forever discussing the perfect white paint. They know everything looks better with white. Traditional Louis IV furniture looks hipper surrounded by white, Bohemian sari fabric hung on a white wall is an ideal contrast, and a Contemporary Eames chair must be in a white room.
Benjamin Moore’s Decorator White and Super White are highly recommended by design gurus. Be eco-friendly for a few more dollars per can and use paint from their Eco Spec line.
Tips for painting:
- Buy several small cans first and paint sample swatches of color on walls.
- Check the paint color under actual light conditions, whether natural or artificial.
- Have fun. Painting a room is like a getting haircut – it’s not permanent, so be creative.
Flickr photo credit: bright white floor, by coco+kelly
Re: “Painting a room is like a getting haircut – it’s not permanent, so be creative.” I like that.
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