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White Is a Color, Too

Remember, white's a color, too. Look for the undertones that suit your room.

As a general rule, warm wall colors, such as red and yellow, call for a warm trim color, such as a bone white. Cool hues look best with brighter whites.

To avoid a stark look, use warmer shades of white with hints of yellow or brown for the walls, and then go a little darker on the trimwork.

The more sunlight there is in a room, the brighter the white will look. In a windowless spot, consider a crisper hue to lighten the area.

If you want rooms to flow easily from one to another, use the same color on trimwork and similar tones on walls throughout your interiors. But if you want to create separation in a space, vary the hues.

Add drama by painting the ceiling the same color as the walls or trimwork. Experiment with shades to update a room.

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By Sara Anderson and Julie Feagin Sandner, Southern Living

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