One recommended mix is a semi-gloss trim with matte on the walls ... chalk, ivory, jasmine, bone. But the closer you look, the more confusing the choices are. You want a plain, basic white ...

“White on white when done right can be ... He advises painting a two-foot square of your wall, along with a piece of trim adjoining it, in the colors you’re considering. Then look at them ...

I hope to paint the walls in earth tones (soft clays and greens). Is there any way to stain or glaze over all the white trim and doors to remove the "new" look of the house? Thank you.

Many have familiar yet poetic names that conjure up ever-so-slightly different hues: cream, pearl, vanilla, snow, chalk, ivory ... warm white for walls in a flat sheen, then high-gloss trim ...

Many have familiar yet poetic names that conjure up ever-so-slightly different hues: cream, pearl, vanilla, snow, chalk, ivory ... warm white for walls in a flat sheen, then high-gloss trim ...