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Magnolia but not magnolia

28 replies

INeedSomeHelp · 21/02/2014 13:53

I'm moving house in a couple of weeks and starting to plan all my colour schemes.
In the spare bedroom I've decided on a white and green colour scheme. I already have a white metal bed and white painted furniture with pine tops. The curtains will be white with green ticking stripes and the bedcovers will be mainly white with some green embroidery.
I'm keeping the existing carpet which is neutral.
So I'm looking for a neutral paint colour as white will be too cold (I'm in Scotland). Something that will act as a backdrop and provide some warmth. Magnolia but not magnolia! Any ideas?

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INeedSomeHelp · 21/02/2014 15:54

Anyone?
(I know it's boring)

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fluffywhitekittens · 21/02/2014 16:07

There's lots of white with a hint of colours, maybe white with a hint ogf green. I'm going with cream in my hallway as I don't want magnolia but do want neutral.
:)

OnePlanOnHouzz · 21/02/2014 18:29

Dulux do a light+space colour called Absolute white, that's warm and bounces what natural light you have better around the room - perfect for Scotland !

lljkk · 21/02/2014 18:30

white, it's called white, really nice colour ime. Scotland is dark enough already.

GruffalosGirl · 21/02/2014 20:49

Dulux do one called timeless, it's like white but much warmer and without too much of the creamy colour you get with magnolia. I tested about 20 testers trying to find a whiteish colour I liked before picking this one and half my house is done in it.

If you've got kids get it in the endurance paint though or it will be a bugger to keep clean!

nonicknameseemsavailable · 21/02/2014 22:11

jasmine white is a nice colour

minipie · 22/02/2014 00:06

Soft Linen by Crown. really lovely warm off white. bit yellowy but not very. like a warmer jasmine white.

Lagoonablue · 22/02/2014 21:23

Crown heritage paint. Old english White.

Selks · 22/02/2014 21:26

I've got natural hessian (dulux) on my landing which is the colour of Baileys and is gorgeous.

wearymum200 · 22/02/2014 21:31

Dulux egyptian cotton is a good neutral not as creamy as magnolia.

INeedSomeHelp · 23/02/2014 09:17

Thanks everyone - time for some tester pots!

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cashewfrenzy · 23/02/2014 09:21

Came to say Timeless but I've been beaten to it! It's fab :)

mumma24 · 23/02/2014 20:18

I 2nd dulux Egyptian cotton, goes with any colour scheme, similar to Magnolia more of a beige/grey

mumma24 · 23/02/2014 20:19

I have Jasmine white, it's very white!

HandragsNGladbags · 23/02/2014 20:21

Another vote for Timeless Smile

mumma24 · 23/02/2014 20:23

What's timeless like? Is there a contrast against white woodwork?

anapitt · 23/02/2014 22:54

I just bought 5 litres of timeless so am cheered by this !

HandragsNGladbags · 24/02/2014 10:22

It's a warm white, is how I would describe it. Not stark or harsh looking.

HyvaPaiva · 24/02/2014 10:25

I'm also in Scotland so I know what you mean about using white paint. When we want warmer than white, we use Dulux Natural Calico. It's excellent.

mabelbabel · 24/02/2014 13:08

mumma24, we have timeless below a dado and white above. There is a subtle but noticeable contrast against white woodwork. It's a less bright colour than Jasmine White but I like both.

INeedSomeHelp · 24/02/2014 13:30

Every time I google one od the colours

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INeedSomeHelp · 24/02/2014 13:31

Oops! Every time I google one of the colours mentioned I find more MN threads about the same kind of colours!
One mentioned Dulux Chalky Downs which I think is a contender. It's a mix to order shade so you get it in the different strengths (if that's the right word).

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Leviticus · 24/02/2014 13:34

Dulux Natural Calico is a lovely sort of putty coloured cream rather than pinky like magnolia.

Ubik1 · 24/02/2014 13:54

We used Timeless in Dulux one coat

peggyundercrackers · 24/02/2014 13:57

dulux white chiffon