Any resident of Florida can tell you white is an extremely popular color for beachfront homes. So popular, in fact, that it is nearly impossible to escape! While there has been an increase in colorful exteriors in recent years, the white exterior is one trend that just won’t go away. Our professional painters don’t expect it to fade anytime soon, either. The bottom line is that white beachfront homes are here to stay. But why? What makes white such a good color for these homes? And how do you get the right white hue for your home? Our professionals are here to help.

Looks Clean and Sophisticated

The main reason most beachfront homes choose white for their exterior is because of the luxurious feeling it gives off. A white home looks clean, modern, sophisticated. Color psychology also relates that the color white is reflective, offering a space for growth and creativity. These are all desirable characteristics for a beachfront property!

Great For All Types of Spaces

White is the common choice for all types of spaces, from large stucco exteriors to small bathroom walls. While it is not exactly the easiest color to make work for your space, it is definitely the most versatile. You can truly make a white space all your own by adding small accents or decorations.

Painters Tip: Add a finish with a small amount of luster to allow light to bounce around the room, this adds to the faux square footage. 

How to Get the Right White Color

White paint is the chameleon of wall colors. It changes according to the light, neighboring colors, and other factors in the room. A pure white hall with a natural white light bulb can seem off yellow. The same wall across from a blue wall will take on the tint of the color. White trim against a green wall will also look a bit green. For all of these reasons, getting the white wall or trim you want is more difficult than it seems. Here are a few things you should look out for:

Lighting

If your space has lower natural light, a cool white will look shadowy and gray. Pick a white with warm undertones to make it look more welcoming. If the room is lacking in outside lighting through windows, consider even a greige instead. The space will feel white and opened up, but not cold. The opposite is true as well. If your room has an abundance of natural light flooding in, a cooler white with blue tones will keep the color from presenting as a yellow.

Suggestions:

Sherwin-Williams Extra White for a well lit room with a modern look.

Sherwin-Williams Pure White for a lower light room that has a soft feel. 

Variances

Choosing to paint a whole room white can give it a very sterile feel. Instead, vary the colors by several shades within the same warm or cool family. Using creamy or blue toned whites will give the room more depth while still reading white.

Test

The most sure way to know if a color will work in your home is to do a thorough test. Bring home  samples and paint a large swath of the color on the wall. If you aren’t sure you want to paint, experts suggest painting a poster board and hanging it in various places around the room to test for color, lighting and furniture compatibility.

Choose your Beachfront Home Color with CertaPro

Here at CertaPro Painters® we know that every house is different. While white is a popular paint color in Florida, it may not be the best color for your home! That is why we provide a free color consultation with our color expert with any project. Our professional can give you insights into how to make your home look as good as possible. We have helped thousands of homeowners across the Broward County area create the home of their dreams.

If you’re interested in starting your beachfront home painting project, contact CertaPro Painters®. We have local painters that can get started on your project as soon as you’re ready for them. Call today at 954-320-6999 or fill out our free, no-obligation form for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!