Choose the White Paint that Fits the Room

When choosing a white paint for your home, give it as much consideration as you would when selecting a color.

You shouldn't just pick up the first white you see at the home improvement store and march to the cash register. Why? Because white paint comes in different varieties and some are better for certain rooms than others. For example, some kitchen appliances will appear dingy next to a wall painted with bright white paint.

Did you know that...

...white paint with blue undertones is good for low ceilings? (It is reflective.)
...white with pink or peach undertones can flatter the skin? (Use it in the bathroom.)


There are as many swatches of white paint as there are of colors like blue or yellow and there is a reason for this: the shade and undertones of a white paint can change the way a room and decorations look. So take your time and don't dismiss the idea of a white paint with an undertone. There are warm and cool white paints that can affect a room's lighting in different ways.

And remember: white paint really emphasizes and nicks or scuffs in a wall, so be sure to smooth over the surface before painting.