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Have you ever wondered why art galleries are usually always white? So that artwork takes centre stage and keeps the eyes moving.
‘Perfect’ interiors appear in almost every place from magazines, online and even on billboards. However, not all of us are living this way, but many of us aspire to. Sometimes we’re simply just not in that space because we’ve moved into a new home, embracing the interiors we already have or working out what we want and need. And sometimes that means waiting for the perfect piece of furniture or taking time to find the perfect paint colour. Although not exactly a new trend by any stretch, white will never go out of style because it can be paired with almost anything. It isn’t as scary as you think and it doesn’t mean sacrificing colour. Choosing a white colour is probably one of the hardest things to decide on considering the plethora of whites, off-whites and cream colours available. Some of the first things you may like to consider are:
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1. Whether the tone of white you seek is warm or cool.
affect how the colour appears in each space. If you plan on carrying the same colour
2. The style of your home and what era it was built.
throughout the home you can see how it will be different in spaces with more light versus
3. Existing furnishings and fixtures e.g. native timber flooring.
spaces with less. But you can also counteract this to some extent by working in the same
Resene colour consultant Alex Pedersen suggests thinking of a describing word for
palette using the different strengths of colour i.e. in a hallway that is darker with little light you
the space you want to achieve because it will help you to narrow down the palette. “(White)
may use a half or a quarter strength of the main colour.
is calming and soothing in an environment that is fast-paced and always on the go,” Alex says.
While beautiful white walls have many advantages, the worst thing about a white
“You can use whites in any room; it’s about getting that balance, contrast and interest with
room is ‘getting it wrong’. Whites have an undertone of another colour, for example, blue,
texture through furnishings and accessories.” She suggests always using a Resene
red, green, brown, yellow, and sometimes we select an undertone that doesn’t complement
testpot and painting onto card so it can be moved around the room to see what it looks
the space or furnishings. One of the best ways to find out what undertone works favourably
like at different times of the day. “Light will
with your home is by bringing in pictures or
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