Favorite White Paint Colors

Time and time again, people walk in and ask us what our favorite colors. The next few blogs will be focusing on our favorite paint colors and why we love them here in Crested Butte. With subtle difference, there is a white paint color for everyone below! When trying to pick your favorite color - don't over think it and ask us for help! Read below to find out why these are our favorite white paint colors, time and time again.

BENJAMIN MOORE CHANTILLY LACE

The freshest white they have with literally no undertone. Some really bright whites tend to feel blue in a big space but not with Chantilly Lace. Its the color of paper, the color of primer, the perfect non color to use in your space. This is a go to for that fresh white ceiling or a bright crisp space when used on walls as well.

BENJAMIN MOORE WHITE DOVE

When you want a fresh white that has a little more warmth than Chantilly Lace, White Dove has been consistently a favorite since I started working here in 2004. We call it a chameleon - it has a little yellow and a little gray in it so depending on what other colors are in your space, it changes to look great with any wood tone or other color. This is a great go to ceiling color when you want contrast from your wall color but don't want it to be bright.

BENJAMIN MOORE CLASSIC GRAY

Despite it's name, Classic Gray isn't gray at all. It's just the perfect warm white. When you want your space to be bright and airy but not feel like a gallery, Classic Gray has enough body to it to just this. Trim, ceilings, walls, you name it, it just works.

BENJAMIN MOORE NATURAL CREAM

As we move slowly away from white and grays paint color wise, I am seeing the resurgence of warmer whites and beiges (and dare I say COLOR on the wall again??). Natural Cream fills that gap perfectly when you don't want a tan house but you are over the gray look. It does live up to its name - it's warm and creamy without too much yellow or gray.

WHAT'S NEXT??

I love seeing the new trends and what designers are doing to upset the design world with paint. Despite that, we are still seeing customers in Crested Butte stick with neutral walls with the pops of color being in their other pieces in the room (rugs, pillows, furniture, etc) But as we see lead designers start using color again, I think people will be ready to paint over the white and bring some color into their life easily with a brush and roller.

Favorite Gray Paint Colors

I've been doing this a long time. Not writing blogs, haha, but helping customers choose paint colors. The one thing that I have learned is to not reinvent the wheel when looking at paint colors. We are not trying to get published in the next design magazine here at Mountain Colors - we are just trying to make sure our customers pick their favorite color the first time. So you've heard it before and you will hear it again - when trying to pick your favorite color - don't over think it and ask us for help! But today, read below to find out why these are our favorite medium toned gray paint colors, time and time again.

BENJAMIN MOORE RODEO

Why do we love Rodeo? Manager Jacinda Mahan said it best - when you're lost, Rodeo is just there for you. It works well in every space. Not too brown and not too gray, any lighter will feel like white on the walls. It really doesn't have an undertone like some of our other favorite grays do - it is a great neutral pallet to allow other things in your room to stand out and let the walls go away.

BENJAMIN MOORE NIMBUS

Nimbus is our go to gray when someone wants a true gray without a blue undertone - which if you have ever sampled a gray, have probably found out is hard to avoid! Its crisp and cool - the perfect neutral when you are going for contemporary vibe in your home but don't want just white walls.

BENJAMIN MOORE THUNDER

Here in Crested Butte, there are very few homes without big views, big ceilings, and tons of natural light. Most spaces actually get so much natural light that the previous grays I just mentioned can tend to almost read white when in large spaces. If you really want a warm gray that feels like a color on the wall, Thunder is the way to go. It is still light enough to go on walls AND ceilings if you want your ceiling to go away. When doing this, we love recommended using Regal Select Matte - a washable flat that minimizes drywall imperfections AND is washable. This saves you time so you don't have to cut in or change rollers and brushes.

BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER

Last but not least, Revere Pewter is probably our top selling paint color 5 years running. Warm and cozy, it is literally the color between beige and gray so we call it Greige! This is the perfect color when you want an updated paint color but don't want a gray house. With white trim, it holds a little more gray but put it next to wood and it warms right up. Similar to Thunder, it is a little darker so it feels less white when on large surfaces but it is a tad warmer. It has been known to read a little green in some light so if you don't want your color going green, skip Revere Pewter.

LAST PIECE OF ADVICE

Asking your friends what you should paint your house is like asking them what to name your unborn child. Paint color is such a personal choice and it evokes a feeling. Focus on what YOU want, and ask us how we can help you achieve this. We always are happy to help with walk ins but you can also book online for a guaranteed one on one meeting in the shop.

Neutral Exterior Color Schemes

Lets face it. A new paint job is expensive and honestly, you don't want to have to deal with it until you are either A, building a new house (yay!) or B, required maintenance (boo!) So when you are faced with this challenge of picking a new color scheme, get inspired by your neighbors, online, and when in doubt go neutral. A neutral exterior may seem boring but you can keep it exciting with other details like your front door, lighting, and outdoor furniture. And as you change your mind over time but your house doesn't NEED a new paint job, you can change that pop of color easily!

Choose the perfect neutral pallet that works year round

By painting the window trim and fascia the same color as the siding, your eye is draw to the rustic trusses, barnwood soffit, and the hand hewn logs on the bottom. And as the scenery changes from green, to the browns and oranges of the fall, to WHITE in the winter, your homes stays timeless.

A neutral body allows you to be brave with a front door color!

Don't be scared to be bold here. It's so easy to change compared to a whole new paint job.