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walls: while dove. trim: simply white

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wall: dove white. trim: simply white sheen

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balboa mist, trim dove white

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Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay 1680

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Antique White from Sherwin-Williams.

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Alabaster, from Sherwin-Williams.

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Simply White, from Benjamin Moore

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If you prefer whites with a little more substance, check out Sherwin-Williams’ Alabaster. This neutral white doesn’t veer too far to the warm or cool side and pairs nicely with pretty much any other color.

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Benjamin Moore’s Simply White

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Paint color: Elmira White by Benjamin Moore. “The grayish taupe undertones added depth and substance to the fabric palette,” says designer Tracey McKee.

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5. Create a blissful bedroom using similar color tones. In an era of the 24-hour news cycle and endless other distractions, it’s more important than ever to make your bedroom a haven. I encourage my clients to remove the television from their bedroom and to keep the decor simple. You can accomplish the latter with a soft, tone-on-tone color scheme using off-white and varying shades of light brown. For a twist, use a high-gloss finish on the ceiling instead of the floor.The wall color in this room is Boutique Beige by Dunn Edwards; the ceiling color is a custom mixed lacquer.

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Decorators White CC-20 Paint

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Pure White SW 7005

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Classic Gray 1548 by Benjamin Moore

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SW7008 Alabaster

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4. Start with a blank canvas. Neutral whites don’t necessarily look warm or cool, so they make an ideal backdrop for dramatic elements. This room shows us that serene spaces need not be boring.A paint color to try: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams

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It can be a challenge to create a cozy atmosphere in a room with white walls and high ceilings. The trick is to use a white paint color that leans toward ivory or has subtle peach undertones. These types of whites pair well with honey-toned wood finishes, and together they can add a surprising amount of warmth and calm to a large space.A paint color to try: Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams

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Go slightly gray. This laundry room is a perfect example of how industrial design can look light and fresh. No need for wrought iron and dark finishes here! Get this look with a soft, grayish-white wall color, and natural wood floors and countertops.The paint color used here is Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore.

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Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray

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Benjamin Moore® Ben® Paint, Coventry Gray HC-169

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