Whether you're preparing to move or starting fresh in your home, white paint is always a good option.
But be sure the hue you want is a good fit.
"White paint, perhaps more than any other color, can set the tone for a space's design direction with subtlety. Together with lighting, accents, furniture, and artwork, it can make a space read as anything from charming and cozy to brilliantly minimalist," Architectural Digest said.
If you want to give your home a face-lift with white paint, here are some mistakes to avoid.
Choosing plain white
It may be a blank canvas, but not all white paint is the same. Decorated Life advises homeowners to select a shade of white that's soft instead of brilliant. It also says mixing a third of magnolia — named for the flower — with two-thirds white provides a more natural, muted effect.
Not picking enough paint swatches
Don't be shy about having options. Louisville, Ky.-based interior designer Laura McGarity told Better by Today that you should get ample swatches.