"My husband and I recently remodeled our first home. While it was an amazing experience, we quickly learned that the most difficult part of renovating is the countless number of decisions you have to make all at the same time. I've always felt confident in my decorating selections, but this time, I was completely and utterly overwhelmed. For example, choosing paint colors might sound fun, but it was easily one of the most stressful steps."
"Robbie Maynard, principal interior designer with Robbie Maynard Interiors in San Diego, encouraged me to determine whether I wanted an "overall cool or warm feeling" when comparing white paint tones. She explains, "A cool white has gray undertones, and a warm white will have a warm undertone color such as gold. Consider the other finishes in the room - if you have white oak floors, they will pair well with a warmer white.""
"For example, choosing paint colors might sound fun, but it was easily one of the most stressful steps. We knew we wanted white (simple, right?), but if we've learned anything from Pantone's Color of the Year pick for 2026, Cloud Dancer, white can actually be quite the controversial color. And we quickly learned that there are many, many variations of white. So I decided to ask a pro for help."
A home remodel required countless simultaneous design decisions, creating significant overwhelm for the homeowner. Selecting paint proved particularly stressful because many variations of white exist and undertones alter overall feeling. A designer recommended choosing between an overall cool or warm feeling; cool whites carry gray undertones while warm whites carry golden undertones and can pair better with finishes like white oak. The homeowner selected Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace and painted the entire home. Chantilly Lace offers a neutral white with a gray undertone that yields a soft, non-stark aesthetic and works well with natural light and diverse finishes.
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