I’m struggling with a north facing living room and huge windows that let in tons of blue cast light. I have warmer tones in the room (rust/brown fireplace, warm gray couch, etc) and am finding a lot of the popular whites are reading too flat, gray, and/or yellow. The cool blue is really emphasizing yellow. I love a vintage yet modern rustic style to balance and my home is 70s farmhouse cabin modern. I’m working with a lot here! 😂
Love these tips!! I'm looking to redo a couple walls in my house now. It's amazing how all of the different variations of white change when you have a wall with a more vibrant wall next to it.
I'm so glad it was helpful Jessica! Yes, the white can change so much in different times of the day too. Always good to test it out. Thanks for watching! Karla
Hmm..I have lower light in my 1880 1 1/2 story log house construction home, only 8 ft ceilings on the main floor, dark brown engineered wood floors with a yellow grain and east, south and west windows. Would Chantilly Lace be the best bet for 3 directions of light as well as lower light because it is neither warm nor cool?
Great video. Pleeeeeease tell me what trim color would or did you use for Chantilly Lace?: OC-65 (LRV: 92.2) ... since the LRV is so high I wouldn't want to use a duller white but I want there to be a visual distinction between wall and baseboard, so brighter baseboards than the white chantilly lace wall.
I like the trim and wall to be the same but if you want the trim brighter just go one level up on a color strip and that will work. Cloud white is very popular for trim. Karla
Thank you for the making this video. Since the color can change in different light I will go with simply white. Can that be used for walls, doors and baseboards in all the rooms? Also what color of black did you use on your bottom kitchen cabinets? ❤️
Hi Vera, Simply White is a beautiful color! I would use for walls, doors and baseboards. I'm not sure of that black but Onyx or Black Beauty are good options. Let me know how it goes! Karla
Hi. I am deep in the whites dilemma.Thanks for your video! Simply White is the existing trim and ceiling in our home. We are doing a complete reno of the kitchen (north facing with some light from the south as well) and have chosen Chantilly Lace cabinets and Empira white countertops as I prefer true whites more than one with a yellow undertone.. BUT would Chantilly lace cabinets nicely pop with Simply White trim and ceiling? If not, maybe best to switch over to Simply White cabinets and choose another countertop?
Your video is inspiring! I've painted the walls of 2 traditional studios that I own, Soft Fern 2144-40 (Benjamin Moore) combined with Always neutral 0559 (D.Vongel - similar to Edgecomb Gray but with lighter LRV of 69). I was wondering which white to prefer for kitchen cabinets. I was thinking Simply White... The ceiling is knotty pine and the floor is light oak. Thank you in adv! (How can I post a pic?!)
Simply white is beautiful for cabinets and have used a few times. It works well with a lot of styles too. I'd suggest testing it first to see how you like it but most often it's a great choice! Let me know how it goes! Karla www.karladreyerdesign.com
Hi! I'm painting my son's nursery and i'm thinking of painting a horizonal half wall. Bottom half using BM Salsa Dancing AF-280. Would you recommend Simply White on the top half and the ceiling? Or any other whites that would work better? Thanks!!
We are building, no walls, furniture etc yet. But something has to go on the walls. Especially the shiplap in living/kitchen. I dont want to have to repaint. Also it's winter now and lighting is different. House faces south west. Porch over front. I m struggling with which white and brands. Any suggestions welcomed
Hi Rachelle -- my go-to in Simply White by Benjamin Moore. It goes with a lot of different styles and lighting. Hope that helps! Let me know how it goes. Try out a sample first. Karla
great video! could I kindly ask what white or off-white color would you recommend for 2 of my rooms? 1. a north west facing bedroom (one window) that will be converted into a white built in closet for filming content? 2. A south west facing bedroom, one window both rooms have Shaw, desert light carpet (neutral color) its been very difficult to find a video for north west and south west rooms. Thanks in advanced for your help!
Which of the whites you mentioned would you recommend for the bedroom of a teen? He has upholstered bed, gray with a hint of blue, but has dark wood bedside table and drawer, cream molding and doors. It’s a small bedroom, and the sun hits directly it’s only window all afternoon. Originally I wanted a super light gray but it was so intimidating, some can look purple, some too green, then I thought to just stick to a white, which I’m realizing it isn’t any easier to choose. He is open to all my suggestions and I’m scared to mess things up! Thank you!
I’m torn on a white paint for my north facing master bedroom. I have gray ash oak furniture Gold mirror fixtures and indigo blue velvet chairs. What is the best white color paint that goes with those colors but doesn’t look too stark or too yellow?
Hi Angela -- I would try samples of Simply White and Chantilly Lace. Simply White is warmer so you'd want to see how it looks with the furniture. Let me know how it goes! Karla
Firmly committed to cavern clay as an accent wall. STILL struggling with deciding on an off white for the other 3 walls in the master bedroom. The room gets plenty of sun. Pure white? White duck? Origami? Any suggestions?
Great video. We have vaulted cherry wood ceilings and want to do all white walls and white trim. Any suggestions of white to go with the rich cherry wood?
Hi Ted -- I would go with a warm white. Cloud white by Benjamin Moore would work or White Dove is another warm white. I'd get small samples to test on the walls and look at it in different times of the day. Let me know how it goes! Karla
I can't decide between Swiss coffee (25% lighter) simply white or white done for our basement. Also undecided about the ceiling color, perhaps chantilly lace or is it too bright?
All of those colours are great! I would test it them out on the wall and see how it looks with lighting. For a basement you may want it to be warmer so my gut says Swiss coffee. Let me know how it goes! Karla
Thanks so much! Chantilly lace or simply white make great trim colors. I also like doing the trim color the same as the wall color to make the ceiling appear larger!
I’m really struggling with this... 😫 I’m currently building right now and decided on Urbane Bronze for my island and Oyster (exclusive to Showplace Cabinets, greige) for my perimeter. I’ll have interior and exterior doors and windows. I have a ton of windows and natural light. My living room is 25 feet of windows. The floor is a light hardwood with a small amount of dark knots. Modern fireplace and stairs with stainless cables. I don’t want anything super bright but don’t want yellow under tones either. Any advice on what would work best?
I really like Simply White. It's a warm white but doesn't have an undertone. I suggest trying a small sample first to see how it looks. Hope that helps! Karla
No one talks about exterior whites. And ugh... it’s so hard. I’ve got like 6 different whites but don’t know how to find a white the not going to blind people driving by. My house get all sun all day. I really like sw pure white and sw snowbound but at noon you need your sunglasses.
Usually Alabaster is listed as being a Sherwin Williams color. BM does have a white called alabaster, but I haven’t noticed it being as popular. They don’t have the same undertones, as far as I can tell.
White is my favorite colour. Can’t go wrong with white. Thx. Love your decor
Thanks so much Joni!!
So good to know about the undertones! Great tips!
Thanks so much!
I’m struggling with a north facing living room and huge windows that let in tons of blue cast light. I have warmer tones in the room (rust/brown fireplace, warm gray couch, etc) and am finding a lot of the popular whites are reading too flat, gray, and/or yellow. The cool blue is really emphasizing yellow. I love a vintage yet modern rustic style to balance and my home is 70s farmhouse cabin modern. I’m working with a lot here! 😂
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Love these tips!! I'm looking to redo a couple walls in my house now. It's amazing how all of the different variations of white change when you have a wall with a more vibrant wall next to it.
I'm so glad it was helpful Jessica! Yes, the white can change so much in different times of the day too. Always good to test it out. Thanks for watching! Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign Yes! I noticed that with one wall that is whiter it turns bluer at certain times of the day.
Hmm..I have lower light in my 1880 1 1/2 story log house construction home, only 8 ft ceilings on the main floor, dark brown engineered wood floors with a yellow grain and east, south and west windows. Would Chantilly Lace be the best bet for 3 directions of light as well as lower light because it is neither warm nor cool?
Awesome tips! Thanks for sharing your favorite whites and going into detail as to why and their undertones! Have a great weekend 😊
Thanks so much Tina! You have a wonderful weekend too!!!
What white do you suggest the most for a basement ?
what white would you do your white cabinets if you paint your walls simply white? lots of natural light... thank you
I never thought about all the different shades of white that there are! Love each one!
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video. Pleeeeeease tell me what trim color would or did you use for Chantilly Lace?: OC-65 (LRV: 92.2) ... since the LRV is so high I wouldn't want to use a duller white but I want there to be a visual distinction between wall and baseboard, so brighter baseboards than the white chantilly lace wall.
The paint people use decorators white for trim.
I need white on white contrast suggestions for white walls and separate white trim. I would like the trim to be brighter than the walls...
I like the trim and wall to be the same but if you want the trim brighter just go one level up on a color strip and that will work. Cloud white is very popular for trim. Karla
Thank you so much for this! It truly helps to solve my anxiety.
I'm so glad it was helpful! Karla www.karladreyerdesign.com
Thank you for the making this video. Since the color can change in different light I will go with simply white. Can that be used for walls, doors and baseboards in all the rooms? Also what color of black did you use on your bottom kitchen cabinets? ❤️
Hi Vera, Simply White is a beautiful color! I would use for walls, doors and baseboards. I'm not sure of that black but Onyx or Black Beauty are good options. Let me know how it goes! Karla
Very helpful, and perfect timing. I am looking for my bathroom and bedroom. Thank you
Thanks April! I'm so glad it was helpful! Karla
Great video and amazing home design.
Thanks so much!!
such excellent tips! keeping them in mind for my next renovation
Thanks so much Ortal!
Hi. I am deep in the whites dilemma.Thanks for your video!
Simply White is the existing trim and ceiling in our home.
We are doing a complete reno of the kitchen (north facing with some light from the south as well) and have chosen Chantilly Lace cabinets and Empira white countertops as I prefer true whites more than one with a yellow undertone..
BUT would Chantilly lace cabinets nicely pop with Simply White trim and ceiling?
If not, maybe best to switch over to Simply White cabinets and choose another countertop?
Back to channel -- what color did you end up deciding on? Karla
What is the name of the paint on the wall behind you? It's beautiful
Your video is inspiring!
I've painted the walls of 2 traditional studios that I own, Soft Fern 2144-40 (Benjamin Moore) combined with Always neutral 0559 (D.Vongel - similar to Edgecomb Gray but with lighter LRV of 69). I was wondering which white to prefer for kitchen cabinets. I was thinking Simply White... The ceiling is knotty pine and the floor is light oak. Thank you in adv! (How can I post a pic?!)
Simply white is beautiful for cabinets and have used a few times. It works well with a lot of styles too. I'd suggest testing it first to see how you like it but most often it's a great choice! Let me know how it goes! Karla www.karladreyerdesign.com
I just painted my walls with Behr ultra pure white. What color do you recommend for trim/doors ? Should I stick to the same color?
Hi Nery -- I would stick with the same colour. Let me know how it goes! Karla
I love your channel and this video! What color are your kitchen island/cabinets please? 😍😍
I really like Simply White by Benjamin Moore for cabinets when going with white. Hope that helps! Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign thank you for replying:) I was actually referring to the darker, what looks to be charcoal or black color in your video.
Hi! I'm painting my son's nursery and i'm thinking of painting a horizonal half wall. Bottom half using BM Salsa Dancing AF-280. Would you recommend Simply White on the top half and the ceiling? Or any other whites that would work better? Thanks!!
Amazing video! 5 whites! How can it be that there 5 whites! It was interesting to watch the video.
Oh there are many more than 5 whites -- but those are a few favourites! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Karla
Alabaster is Sherwin Williams.
We are building, no walls, furniture etc yet. But something has to go on the walls. Especially the shiplap in living/kitchen. I dont want to have to repaint. Also it's winter now and lighting is different. House faces south west. Porch over front. I m struggling with which white and brands. Any suggestions welcomed
Hi Rachelle -- my go-to in Simply White by Benjamin Moore. It goes with a lot of different styles and lighting. Hope that helps! Let me know how it goes. Try out a sample first. Karla
Great Video! I am curious what type of paint sheen you recommend for white walls?
great video! could I kindly ask what white or off-white color would you recommend for 2 of my rooms?
1. a north west facing bedroom (one window) that will be converted into a white built in closet for filming content?
2. A south west facing bedroom, one window
both rooms have Shaw, desert light carpet (neutral color)
its been very difficult to find a video for north west and south west rooms. Thanks in advanced for your help!
If you're looking for a white you can't go wrong with Simply White by Benjamin Moore! Karla
These shades are so pretty but I always have a bad experience with Benjamin Moore. I prefer Behrs formula
I haven't used Behrs much but appreciate you letting me know!
Thanks for vid
What about Seabring White OC-137 in a west - east facing house for the entire house.
Very informative and beautiful presentation by a beautiful person
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So nice of you
@@KarlaDreyerDesign 🙏💕my pleasure😊
Im going to paint chantilly lace for all my home, plenty of light, but what about the door trims? What color goes well as a slight contrast?
I would paint them the same color! Karla
Which of the whites you mentioned would you recommend for the bedroom of a teen? He has upholstered bed, gray with a hint of blue, but has dark wood bedside table and drawer, cream molding and doors. It’s a small bedroom, and the sun hits directly it’s only window all afternoon. Originally I wanted a super light gray but it was so intimidating, some can look purple, some too green, then I thought to just stick to a white, which I’m realizing it isn’t any easier to choose. He is open to all my suggestions and I’m scared to mess things up! Thank you!
I would test out classic grey by Benjamin Moore. Let me know how it goes!
I’m torn on a white paint for my north facing master bedroom. I have gray ash oak furniture Gold mirror fixtures and indigo blue velvet chairs. What is the best white color paint that goes with those colors but doesn’t look too stark or too yellow?
Hi Angela -- I would try samples of Simply White and Chantilly Lace. Simply White is warmer so you'd want to see how it looks with the furniture. Let me know how it goes! Karla
May i ask the color of paint that is behind you on the wall in vidoe?
It's Chantilly Lace!
Firmly committed to cavern clay as an accent wall. STILL struggling with deciding on an off white for the other 3 walls in the master bedroom. The room gets plenty of sun. Pure white? White duck? Origami? Any suggestions?
Hi -- I'm not familiar with those. One of my favourite whites is Simply White. I suggest testing out the colors.
i want to paint gold oak cabnets，walls and trims，doors，not sure about which colour.
Thanks
Thanks for this video, Karla. What is the creamy off-white paint that is behind you in this video?
It's Chantilly lace by Benjamin Moore. Karla www.karladreyerdesign.com
@@KarlaDreyerDesign oh wow! you must have some warm southern light exposure. Looks soft and beautiful!
So good! New subscriber, here! 💗🙏💗
Thank you so much!!
Great video. We have vaulted cherry wood ceilings and want to do all white walls and white trim. Any suggestions of white to go with the rich cherry wood?
Hi Ted -- I would go with a warm white. Cloud white by Benjamin Moore would work or White Dove is another warm white. I'd get small samples to test on the walls and look at it in different times of the day. Let me know how it goes! Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign Thanks very much for your insight!
@@tedpappenfus3734 you're welcome! let me know how it goes!
Which White is best in South exposure for not showing undertones and keeping it's whiteness but also warmth.
Hi Jenny -- I love Simply White by Benjamin Moore. It's a great warm white. Hope that helps! Karla
I can't decide between Swiss coffee (25% lighter) simply white or white done for our basement. Also undecided about the ceiling color, perhaps chantilly lace or is it too bright?
All of those colours are great! I would test it them out on the wall and see how it looks with lighting. For a basement you may want it to be warmer so my gut says Swiss coffee. Let me know how it goes! Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign Thank you so much!
What soft white would you paint a salon with only 1 large front south facing window?
Simply White is always a great choice! Karla
Wonderful video! Would you recommend Swiss coffee walls with chantilly lace trim?
Thanks so much! Chantilly lace or simply white make great trim colors. I also like doing the trim color the same as the wall color to make the ceiling appear larger!
Yes. I did that combo for bathrooms. Everyone asks what colors they are
I’m really struggling with this... 😫 I’m currently building right now and decided on Urbane Bronze for my island and Oyster (exclusive to Showplace Cabinets, greige) for my perimeter. I’ll have interior and exterior doors and windows. I have a ton of windows and natural light. My living room is 25 feet of windows. The floor is a light hardwood with a small amount of dark knots. Modern fireplace and stairs with stainless cables. I don’t want anything super bright but don’t want yellow under tones either. Any advice on what would work best?
I really like Simply White. It's a warm white but doesn't have an undertone. I suggest trying a small sample first to see how it looks. Hope that helps! Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign thank you!
what white goes best with Iron Ore
Thank you. My problem is lack of light.
Yes, I can understand. A nice bright white can help or you can go a dark mood color! Karla
Which one for a Spanish colonial style home?
I would do a warmer white -- White Dove could be a good one to try. Karla www.karladreyerdesign.com
Is it ok to use one pain color for trim, and ceiling?
Yes! That's actually my favourite thing to do -- then it's seamless. Karla
What color white should ceilings be painted? Is it the same as the walls? Lighter?
I usually do a white like Simply White. Hope that helps! Karla www.karladreyerdesign.com
Hi. If I paint walls, trims, base boards doors all the same color let’s say chantilly lace. Then what color should I paint the ceiling?
Hi Janny -- I would paint it the same color as well. Thanks! Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign do you have to paint ceiling to match chantilly wall if both now match, it’s a warm tone white creamy 🤦♂️
I have Alabaster by Sherwin Williams?
Hi Linda -- not sure if it's the same. This one is by Benjamin Moore.
Do you think Igloo from Dunn Edwards is too much
For a livingroom?
That's a very nice color! I'd try a sample on your wall first.
I think Alabaster is by Sherwin Williams not Benjami Moore. I also painted my whole house in Chantilly Lace:)
Love Chantilly Lace!!
I’m looking at an Alabaster paint chip from sherwin williams. Does BM also have an Alabaster?
Can chantily lace be used with Miele white kitchen wall ovens
@@ee4231yes
Most of them looks same to me.. Not very useful to decide in which case to use which one. But still thank you for the video
What is the best white to paint a basement ?
I'd try a warm white -- Cloud White would be a good one! www.karladreyerdesign.com
If you do chantilly white for walls what would you recomend for trim and mill work and ceiling?
I would do them all the same! Karla
No one talks about exterior whites. And ugh... it’s so hard. I’ve got like 6 different whites but don’t know how to find a white the not going to blind people driving by. My house get all sun all day. I really like sw pure white and sw snowbound but at noon you need your sunglasses.
Yes, white is tricky for the outside of a home. I will definitely do a video on outdoor coolers. Have you tried Benjamin Moore White Dove? Karla
How about pearly white?
You can go more of a glossy finish in any of the whites Hope that helps! Karla
Hi , you are very beautiful and your expressions are very charming
Great explanation
Love from India
You are so kind
I see blue in Chantilly Lace
It's the truest white but depending on the lighting that could happen!
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@@KarlaDreyerDesign Everywhere in my house. It's definitely Cool.
Nothing on Sherwin Williams? That's the primary brand professional painters use.
Usually Alabaster is listed as being a Sherwin Williams color. BM does have a white called alabaster, but I haven’t noticed it being as popular. They don’t have the same undertones, as far as I can tell.
Simply white on kitchen cabinets?
Or Chantilly lace for kitchen cabinets?
I love Simply White on kitchen cabinets!
Thank you! We’re going with simply white, thank you for helpful videos!
@@808kaneohegirl1 great choice! I'm so glad the videos are helpful! I also send a weekly email as well. You can sign up at www.karladreyerdesign.com
Lots of contractors use SW ....can you be unbiased and give SW in your examples instead of ALL BM
You never said what kind of finish you used, was it matte, sim-gloss, etc
I usually do eggshell on walls and semi gloss for trim....Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign ok, thank you so very much!
Thanks 🙏
What is the color of the wall behind you?! Is that your house ?
Hi Dana -- the color is Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore. Yes, this is my home. Thanks, Karla
@@KarlaDreyerDesign 🤔 it appears warm yellow undertone? Or is video lighting bad
So you ended up painting your entire home in your second favorite color😁
i thought alabaster was sherwin williams?
They might have one too? Not sure. This one is Benjamin Moore.
Now I will never look at a white wall as just a white wall
That's my goal! Thanks for watching!!