Depending on the car you’re looking at, white paint can be a no-cost option, which is pretty handy if that’s the colour you’ve set your sights on. However, as we’ll explain in the cons, that isn’t always the case.
With the colour white reflecting more light than any other hue, white paint can really make the most of a car’s design, revealing styling cues such as creases and curves that are often masked by darker colours.
White is the most popular car colour in the world, and has been since 2011, so while some colours may come and go in fashion, white is likely to be enduringly popular.
Being in a brightly coloured car may make it easier for other drivers to spot you, potentially reducing your risk of an accident, with some studies indicating white cars are 12% less likely to be involved in a collision.
While serious dings and dents should always be fixed promptly, for everyday nicks and scratches, or even swirls caused by less-than-careful washing, white may be your friend, as it tends not to show up marks as much as other colours.
You’re not alone if you think white is a great colour for your car – 17.2% of all new cars sold in the UK in 2021 were painted in a shade of white. As a result, while it’s clearly a popular colour, white may not be for you if you’re after a hue that will help your car stand out in a crowded supermarket car park.
Another downside with picking white is that it will be clear for everyone to see when you haven’t given your car a wash in a while. Neglect to keep the car clean, and the white paint will quickly be covered up in a layer of dirt and grime – though that does at least mean it’s easier to see which bits you need to go over again after the first scrub down.
Depending on the car you’re looking at, more often than not you’ll need to pay extra to have your car painted white. This will especially be the case if you go for the snazzy, premium finish of a metallic, a pearlescent or a multi-coat paint job.
Some cars wear white really well. While such things are clearly a matter of personal taste, a Range Rover finished in white can look really good, while a white affordable estate can look a little…too affordable.
There can be huge variations between different white paints. Metallic or pearlescent white can really cut a dash, while a creamy white can also look great; but a flat white can make a car look like it was ordered by a rental firm with saving money being a key priority.
Police cars tend to be grey or black these days, but there remains a perception that a white car might be a police car; this may put some buyers off if you’re selling a white car second-hand.
On balance, white is a good colour that’s worth considering on your new car. It’s highly likely it will suit your car to a tee, and in many cases it will also make your car more appealing to used car buyers if you decide to sell it.
However, as we’ve explained, picking white paint will also have its downsides. Plus, at the end of the day, it’s up to you to decide what colour your car should be – if you reckon black, red, blue or even lime green is a more suitable shade for your next new car then, by all means, go for that colour over white.
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Back in 2016, Benjamin Moore called white the color of the year. Now, in 2017, white’s efficacy as a color for design is up for debate. Should it still reign this year as king of the hill, or should another color take its place?
Interior designers tend to fuss over questions like this, and while the rest of us may think it trivial, there is some real value to the consideration of whether to use white for things like interior trim. But it’s not just a “design” question. It’s also a question of taste, and of style. Design trends come and go, but some styles are timeless, and some principles of design hold sway even as times change. So while it’s good to stay up to date with the latest fads, you need to make decisions about the look of your remodel that will stand the test of time.
To help you practice, let’s apply this “is white the right color?” question to the aforementioned interior trim, and look at some pros and cons. Once you’ve mastered making this decision on something small and specific, you’ll be better prepared to make them for larger items in the design.
White’s been used for ages to make small spaces look larger. For some reason, it tricks the eye into believing there’s more space than there really is, and even tiny apartments can feel spacious with some white paint and the right furnishings.
You can do the same with your space, contrasting darker or bolder paint colors on the walls with invigorating white trim. It will help make the space, and the openings, feel more expansive, without having to paint all the walls white.
Just like you need to vary the color of your pants and your top, you can’t have both the walls and the trim painted white. It’s a design no-go.
To be fair, you can actually get away with white walls and white trim, but it takes a little work to keep it from looking like a bland college apartment. Doing things like filling the wall space with art, photos and decor can work, but you’ll be filling nearly all of the space. You can also get away with it by combining it with bold hardwood floors, and ornate trim that stands out because of texture and shape, rather than color. Either way, you run the risk of the space looking sterile.
Your best bet, if the walls are white, is to go bold with the trim. Black is great, and it matches with just about everything. Strong, bright colors are also a good choice, and it brings personality to the room. If you want a softer touch, you can go for something like a pale gray to give just a subtle visual break, but doesn’t draw too much attention to itself.
If you have a space that needs more natural light (like basement rooms, or apartments with small windows), you can let the white paint do some of the work. White trim won’t absorb the light; it will reflect it, increasing the light level slightly, while still allowing you to go a different direction with the paint color for the walls.
Then again, you can achieve a similar effect if you use white on the walls, or use a pale color for the walls or the trim, freeing you up to use a darker color on what’s left. The key it to make sure the colors flow, especially if you’re using the same trim color room-to-room while varying the wall color. Whether you’re going light or dark on the trim, you want the trim to tie the home together, not create jarring effects.
This brief exercise has probably shown you a little of why interior designers care so much about the little things. With any luck, though, it’s given you a chance to determine the kinds of questions you need to ask yourself to pick out colors for different design touches, better preparing you to put together a style for your property that’s both trendy and timeless.
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