Leave white or add color?

8 years ago

Hi! I posted yesterday with this dilemma, but wanted to add photos to get your perspective. Our condo is very clean and modern. Walls and window trim are all painted Chantilly White (no window treatments). Floor throughout is dark brown wide panel wood.

Questions: White walls seem to be common in modern home photos but we wonder if it makes our home look unfinished. Do the walls need some color to warm it up a tiny bit e.g Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist for kitchen and living room, with one accent wall by dining table alcove (e.g. BM Chili Sauce - an orange contrasting color vs the grey-teal tiles, perhaps?)

Revere Pewter for Master bedroom (pieces are mostly soothing off-whites with teal accent color)

Should we leave bedroom walls white or add color like Revere Pewter?

Net, white everywhere, subtle color everywhere or combination?

Many thanks!

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8 years ago

Please, please, please don't ruin the beautiful aesthetic of this home by painting accent walls - no matter how subtle they may be. To my eye, this is perfect exactly as it is. Accent walls and varied colors throughout a house create visual clutter IMO, and this coming from someone whose previous home used to look like the inside of the biggest crayon box on the market.

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Jodie White Designs
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Your family room looks very nice the way it is however if you wanted to add some color to your space table top decorative books or orchid without painting your walls.
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Barnes Custom Builders
8 years ago
I like the white, with pops of color throughout. Window treatments are a nice way to add some texture/pattern/warmth. Your living room just needs a little pop - maybe with pillows, a different area rug or decorative items.

My whole first floor is revere pewter and I'm kind of over it. It's starting to feel drab.
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CB Interior Design
8 years ago
I like the neutral colors and I think it looks very contemporary and elegant with just the touch of contrasting colors you have. I would paint the two walls in you LR where you have the fireplace, just the inside part where you have the two built ins in one of the tones you have in the stone wall detail in the fireplace and I would add two throw pillows in a yellow silk fabric.
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Jodie White Designs
8 years ago
Green apples in a bowl on counter in kitchen for color interest and fun stainless or silver modern utensil holder. A runner possibly in kitchen for color.
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Jodie White Designs
8 years ago
Lamps on your beautiful credenza to harmonize FR and other spaces.
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K R
8 years ago
I absolutely love it. Do not change the paint! Very clean and modern looking.
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amykath
8 years ago
I agree to not paint. You can add so many colors through accessories and cool tabletop books and other cool glass pieces.
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Marta
8 years ago
I love the way it is. For a bit of color, I would find a beautiful vase for the coffee table.
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
8 years ago
Beautiful house. Love it the way it is as well. Accessories and textiles are the best way to bring more color in, art too, of course.
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Camden Lane Interiors
8 years ago
The white looks very nice throughout the house. The only thing we thing you need is some plants and just add some teal to the living room as well if you want to add more pops of color and coordinate. Your credenza looks a bit empty as well.
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Shoa Gallery
8 years ago
No paint. The space looks great. I do think the two metal leaves are an overkill. If you'd like to hang some artwork there, check out our website here: www.shoagallery.com. Lots of colors and sizes to choose from.

Enjoy decorating!
BCL
8 years ago
Your place is beautiful!
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Here is my mockup to show you how it would like with Chili sauce BM accent wall.
B Merrit
7 years ago
Your have a beautiful home as is! I might change the leaves on the dining room wall for a painting. Otherwise, to me, gorgeous! (Not an interior designer.)
cat_ky
7 years ago
This post is a yr old.
B Merrit
7 years ago
Well aware! Wanted to make the point that it I think it looks great too :)