All Forum Posts by: Lily Wang

White interiors/exteriors are in high demand and perceived as more upscale and modern.  But that's the 'right white' - as  the 'wrong white' can be blinding and some even look like unpainted drywall.  The lighting matters a lot too.   I recommend Alabaster; it's a creamy white that looks white without the glare or blue hue.  I recommend doing an online search of 'what white paint colors do designers use' and you'll get some tried and true options.  If you're looking for a modern look and/or a way to light up a dark space, white is the right choice when it's the right white.  Nothing is easy...

Hope this helps...

Hi Lily,

There has been a lot of great advice in here so far. We've done white/white in flips and our airbnb and it can look very clean. The only thing I would caution is make sure you are getting paint swatches before committing to the color. There are hundreds of shades of white, make sure to find one that doesn't look yellowish against your cabinets and has similar warmth to your floor color. Check in all lighting conditions as well. Here's a shot of our kitchen from our airbnb with similar color scheme you just described. The image quality is poor because of the upload, but you get the idea!

Hey Lily! I do a light gray or white in my flips. That's also what almost all of the flippers in my area do as well. You can't go wrong with either of those colors. Only thing to be cautious of is going too crazy with colors that you might deter people! You want to still attract the biggest pool of buyers that you can and we've found that those two colors get the job done. 

If you are having trouble picking out exactly what color to use, connect with an interior designer and get their input! I've done this on a number of homes and they've always turned out great.