Color Story: White

Don’t say it. We know…it’s not *really* a color. And while technically it is true that white is the absence of color, the white paint colors we use in and on our homes all are pigmented with other shades, even in just the slightest amounts: blue, green, red, black and everything in between. These white shades can work magic when used in the right ways.

Our work often draws attention for dark and moody spaces, and we do love a jewel box. But white has just as important a role for us. White is what we often turn to as the backdrop in kitchens, where we like our dark and moody to reign on cabinetry. We love white in a hallway with wall moulding. Often, white is the right foil for bathrooms, where beautiful tile and hardware is the star. You need white to sit alongside dark paint colors or black windows to draw attention to the drama. And if your furnishings vary in colors and textures, you’ll want at least a little white to balance things out. So, while white gets a bad rap for having the potential to be cold or sterile, when it’s used thoughtfully, it is the perfect way to highlight other design elements.

P&O Favorite Whites