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Color Consultations, Schemes & Reviews by Laura Rugh

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    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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      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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    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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      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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    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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        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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      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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    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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    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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    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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    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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      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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    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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