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Paint - is there a modern alternative to magnolia?

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Finbar · 20/06/2016 18:13

We've got to paint hallways landings and stairs in a neutral colour and one that won't darken the area any more than it is.
Any suggestions as to what light, non-offensive, ideally on-trend colours I should look at?

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2cats2many · 20/06/2016 18:14

Yes- antique white.

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plimsolls · 20/06/2016 18:16

Dulux Clouded Pearl? It's a pale blue/grey white.

And isn't there a Timeless White that's popular on here? I haven't seen it in real life though.

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whois · 20/06/2016 18:23

Dulex timeless white. One coat. Boom.

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whois · 20/06/2016 18:29

Did my whole house in timeless white ready for sale and it looked lovely.

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GrandmaJosephine · 20/06/2016 18:56

Polished pebble by dulux. Lovely pale grey

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TheImprobableGirl · 20/06/2016 18:57

I thought everything was F&B elephant breath nowadays? Or have the times moved on... Or greige ?

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Finbar · 20/06/2016 21:16

this is great - thanks. The Dulux site is rather good too. ALthough the whites all look very yellow.

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Marmitelover55 · 20/06/2016 21:31

Another vote for Dulux Timeless

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Ilikedogs · 20/06/2016 21:37

We have Dulux Egyptian cotton (very light grey) in the hallways and Dulux timeless in our front room. Both are good neutrals.

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IntelligentPutty · 20/06/2016 21:50

Second Egyptian cotton.. It's beautiful and light but not a hint of the ghastly yellowy magnolia

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JillyTheDependableBoot · 20/06/2016 23:50

Dulux Almond White is lovely. Warm but not yellow at all. But it is a very neutral neutral - in my own home unless it was very light I'd want something a bit cooler.

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Ruhrpott · 21/06/2016 00:16

We have natural hessian, looks great. Not as yellow as magnolia

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morningtoncrescent62 · 23/06/2016 10:39

I have deluxe Rocksalt - lovely very pale grey.

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CremeDeSudo · 23/06/2016 11:21

Hate Magnolia. We're buying a new build soon and they're painting Magnolia throughout. I'd prefer white!

I like Natural Calico as a neutral shade. Lighter than Magnolia but less yellowy.

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Donatellalymanmoss · 23/06/2016 17:22

Jasmine white would be good for a dark space.

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Donatellalymanmoss · 23/06/2016 17:23

creme why don't you ask them to do a different colour?

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CremeDeSudo · 23/06/2016 20:23

We'd have to pay extra. Its 75 a room for white! Already paying out enough so it'll have to wait for now sadly..

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Donatellalymanmoss · 23/06/2016 20:26

Could you buy them the paint? £75 extra a room is ridiculous!!

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CremeDeSudo · 23/06/2016 20:45

Maybe I'll ask...good idea Wink

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ChishandFips33 · 23/06/2016 22:07

Timeless here...or natural calico

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MargotsDevil · 23/06/2016 23:29

B and Q Cotton Flower may be a replacement for Cotton White? I love it. DuluxTimeless was far too yellow for me.

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