(But we would have to get approval from the HOA if we make a change which could slow us down unfortunately. My question is do you thing Alabaster on the exterior and Snowbound on the interior walls will work? Or should we change the exterior to Snowbound? The roof is black and we will have cedar posts on the front porch and cedar corbels under the metal roof on the front. I want to use snowbound on the walls of everything except the bedrooms and bathrooms where we are using agreeable gray. (a little back history there) Now we are at the point of choosing the interior paint. At the time they seemed so similar I didn’t think it would matter much and there were other homes I looked at that were painted Alabaster that I liked. We were deciding between snowbound and Alabaster. The HOA had to approve our design before we could begin and honesty I felt pretty rushed. We chose Alabaster for the exterior color before we even broke ground. White painted brick with white board and batten gables. The style of our new build is modern farmhouse. So thankful for your detailed article! We are currently in the process of building our home and we are at the point of picking paint colors. I just found your website while searching for articles and photos of the color Snowbound. Snowbound’s LRV of 83 is reflective enough to be a true white while soft enough not to feel stark, even if your style is a bit more traditional or subdued.
Pretty much anything 80 or above is considered white, and “off whites” can hover from ~70-80. Sherwin Williams High Reflective White (which is one of the brightest paint whites you can get) is 93. Snowbound has an LRV of 83.įor the record, no actual paint has an LRV of 100. The higher the number, the more light is reflected. The Light Reflective Value or LRV of any paint is a number assigned based on how much light the color reflects, with 0 being absolute black and 100 being pure white. You can even use satin on walls for better durability and ease of cleaning. It is also a better option for moist areas like kitchens or bathrooms. Eggshell is a bit shinier than flat, which shows more texture on your walls, but it is more wipeable than flat paint and a better option for a house with kids or pets. While we’re on the subject of wall paint, a common question I receive is what sheen should you use for wall paint? Generally speaking, flat (sometimes called matte) or eggshell are the best sheens for walls.įlat or matte paint will give you a soft, subtle color and will hide faults in the wall texture unfortunately, though, flat paint is generally not very easy to clean.
And this is especially true of white paints.Įvening light, in particular, can warm up this color, while midday will leave it looking more like a bright, clean white. With any color, it is important to consider its undertones to know how the paint color may change depending on lighting conditions and color pairings. That said, Snowbound is a beautiful, crisp, bright white paint. So while Snowbound is an incredibly strong option, remember that you’ll want to consider your own space and these factors before deciding for sure. Even after doing this job for years, I still bring paint samples into each space and watch them at different times of day before making a decision. The Perfect Bright whiteĭisclaimer: I always recommend testing colors in the actual space where you intend to use them. Note: all the images you see in the post are actually painted with SW 7004.
#ORIGAMI WHITE WALLS HOW TO#
I want to start by talking about the paint: its make up, its undertones, its strengths… Then we’ll get more specific about how to use it in real spaces. So today I thought I’d continue the paint color reviews with some real-life images of Sherwin Williams Snowbound SW 7004 in various spaces.
#ORIGAMI WHITE WALLS FULL#
There is nothing quite like trying to visualize a 2″ square color card in a full room or home, though, which is why I believe in exploring paint colors in real spaces as much possible. It brightens and cheers a room while letting the furniture, artwork, and occupants be the stars of the show… And Sherwin Williams Snowbound is one of the most beautiful white paint colors. White paint is such a wonderful, versatile backdrop for any home.
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