Rugh Design

Color Consultations, Schemes & Reviews by Laura Rugh

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    Avatarpatrina saggio says

    i would like a white color to go with abalone bm i mixed in sw paint it is for a living room what white would complement abalone

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Patrina,

      There are several options for whites to go with Abalone. I personally love Extra White as a true bright white to pop out wall colors. If you would like help finding the right color for your space, I would love to assist you through an Interior Color Consultation!

      Thanks, Patrina! I hope to hear from you soon,
      Laura

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    AvatarGaylene says

    What color trim, doors and cabinets will go well with classic gray BM our house flooded in Harvey and i am going crazy trying to pick paints. I really like SW alabaster . But having a fare time with wall color since I’m wanting it to just be a touch of color on walls.

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Molly,

      There are ton of options for whites to use with Alabaster, but it will depend on the undertone of your other selections. I have several soft creamy whites that I like along with some whites with a greige undertone. I would love to help you find the right one through a Color Consultation!

      Thanks for reaching out and I hope to hear from you,
      Laura

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    AvatarJess says

    Would alabaster work in a north facing room (open concept) Kitchen, Living and dining all together. Cabinets are extra white. Should we use extra white for trim? Thx!

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        Laura RughLaura Rugh says

        Hi Kessa,

        Thanks for reaching out! Yes, Alabaster should work just fine in a space with northern light exposure. The best way to know for sure in your space, however, is to test a sample. If you can, grab a small quart and test a large patch by painting a piece of cardboard. That way you can move it around the room to see how it looks in different spots at different times of the day.

        Keep me posted on what you decide!
        Laura

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Jess,

      Yes, I like to paint the trim the sample color as the cabinets (typically). Test out a sample of Alabaster in your space, but yes, it should work fine in a north facing room. There are also a few other off-whites out, so let me know if you need help selecting the right one through a Consult!

      Thanks so much for reaching out,
      Laura

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    AvatarLisa Chew says

    Hi! Just came across your informative site while looking at ‘whites’. I am going with SW Alabaster on cabinets in my new build. I will use alabaster throughout house for trim. Would you recommend using it on walls and ceiling as well or can you suggest another ‘white’ that goes great with it for kitchen and great room? Thanks so much!

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    AvatarGary says

    Hi Laura,
    Thank you for sharing such great information. We are painting our exterior using SW Alabaster. Looking for a gray trim color. We have a charcoal black roof and some brick which has orange, tan, brown and a dark bronze in it. So far we like SW dovetail and pavestone, just wondered what you might think could work.

    Thanks, Gary

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    AvatarLynn Gauthier says

    Hi Laura, We’re currently remodeling our kitchen & I’m overwhelmed with choosing colors for cabinets & walls. I’m thinking of a warm white or off white. I have a galley kitchen with a corner window (eating area) facing Southwest overlooking a lake. Right next to this area is the living area which has SW Colony Buff on the walls. The kitchen window faces NW. The floors are 12 x 12 ceramic tile – neutral with slight strands of gray. Any recommendations for kitchen wall and cabinet colors would be very much appreciated. Our painter uses Sherwin Williams.

    Thank you,
    Lynn

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    AvatarTeri says

    Hi Laura, your website is sooo helpful! I have gutted and am currently remodeling my entire house. Can I use alabaster for my trim and cabinets with pearly white for my walls? Do these two colors work together? Should ceiling be ceiling white or same as trim?

    Thank you,
    Teri

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Teri,

      Thank you so much! I’m honored that Rugh Design has been so helpful to you. To answer your question, I might consider going a bit more white for your trim and ceilings to create a bit more contrast with Pearly White walls (which I love!). The inspiration pictures that I have seen with Pearly White walls all have bright white ceilings and trim that really help to pop against the Pearly White walls. Pearly White and Alabaster are both greige off-whites, with Alabaster being a bit warmer than Pearly White. In order to really showcase Pearly White, a brighter white would be my first choice. I hope the renovation goes well and would love to hear what you end up deciding!

      Thanks so much,
      Laura

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    AvatarAnnette says

    I have painted alabaster kitchen cabinets and trim and possibly ceiling (?). I had to keep the existing gray/green, charcoal granite countertop. I am struggling with wall color. Right now looking at SW Light French Gray or SW Repose Gray. Any pointers on selecting The RIGHT one? Many colors bring out an unwanted gold hue in the granite and dull out the alabaster color. Any other suggestions? Thank you.

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    AvatarJo says

    I need your help! I am choosing Sherwin Williams Snowbound for my cabinets & trim and was thinking of using it for the wall color as well. Planning on going more towards “taupe” colors rather than “grey tones.”

    Would you recommend doing the ceiling in Snowbound as well?

    If I wanted to slightly make a contrast on my wall color from the cabinets and trim, which color would you choose to go with the Snowbound.

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    Avatarcynthia says

    Hi, I love our site and painted our large fireplace, open on both sides Alabaster. I have decided to paint the brick outside Alabaster as well, I look at your color schemes for Alabaster. For outside whick scheme would you suggest, Analogous, Monochromatic, Traid Color or Complementary? We are painting brick and siding Alabaster only trim and shutters would be a different color.

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    AvatarPatti O'Neil says

    I am painting the exterior of my colonial home alabaster but am struggling with shutter color and front door color. I am leaning towards a black or gray for the shutters and would love a fun color for the front door. i would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!

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    AvatarTerri Bader says

    Hi Laura, I have Sherwin Williams Worldy Gray on my walls and SW Pure White for my baseboard & crown molding trim. I am considering using SW Alabaster or Greek Villa to paint my brick fireplace. This brick fireplace is against the wall. Do you think Alabaster or Greek Villa would work well next to Wordly Gray walls & Pure White trim? (The room is south facing with good natural light) Thanks for your thoughts.
    Terri

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      Laura RughLaura Rugh says

      Hi Terri,

      I love Worldly Gray! Great choice on a wall color. I also love the painted brick look. To answer your question, I would go with Alabaster for your brick fireplace vs. Greek Villa. Both whites are very pretty, but Alabaster is a bit of a closer match to your Pure White trim. Alabaster is a soft white that has some warmth to it and will work next to the Worldly Gray walls and still coordinate with the Pure White trim. I would really love to see pictures when you finish painting! It is so fun to see the different paint can make.

      Thanks for reaching out,
      Laura

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