{our family room}
Last week Benjamin Moore announced the Color of the Year for 2016. And it is white. More specifically, Simply White. It was surprising, since there are like a billion paint colors. But I have to say I love the choice. Crisp and clean. A blank canvas to build upon. However, in full disclosure, I am totally biased. I recently painted our family room white. After much research and five pint size samples, I chose White Dove for the walls and Simply White for the trim. I loved Simply White because it was a true white. The room makes me nothing but happy.
I took a risk when painting the interior doors glossy black. My hope was that I would love the contrast. I am so pleased with the results! Actually, I love them. The doors add interest to the white room. It was a delight to read the narrative on Benjamin Moore’s website about using white and black. It emphasizes striking contrasts and bold lines.
Well, there you go! I couldn’t have said it better myself. I am by no means a designer, so this is kind of awesome. More importantly, it reaffirmed the importance to follow your gut and do what will make you happy in your home. No matter a trend or a “of-the-moment” look, it has to be right for you!
How do you feel about white walls? Do you love it or do you need more color in your life?
A few rooms in white:
{images via Benjamin Moore}
As you can see, our family room is a work in progress. It is a very large, BLANK canvas. Still working on it. I promise that I will post more about the room. Including a post about our vintage sliding door into our laundry room. It was my harebrained idea that actually worked!
**Post not sponsored. Just inspired.
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