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A white that’s not too white?

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Chocdown · 03/07/2026 19:21

Has anyone got any recommendations for a soft fresh white paint for a south facing room? I love Egyptian cotton but it’s reading champagne in this particular room. I’d love something lighter but brilliant white is too white.

I’ll attach an inspo picture from AI with wonky curtains 😂

A white that’s not too white?
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Lougle · 05/07/2026 23:21

Wimborne White is apparently the most popular F&B white.

7238SM · 05/07/2026 23:22

7238SM · 05/07/2026 22:46

Excuse my very basic pic!

This wall is white, having had 2-3 coats after being plastered. The far right sample is timeless- as you can see, its barely noticeable. The greeny one on the bottom is Egyptian cotton. As I said up thread, this one looked fresh and white in a brighter room and completely different to what it looked like on this wall.

I've lost the plot on the the others now, but these was a natural calico, natural hessian plus something else. One of the pinky/purple ones on the bottom left is nutmeg white.

You'll need to click on the pic I posted up thread to actually see which one is the timeless that I'm pointing at.

mynextchapter · 05/07/2026 23:29

Wimborne White by F&B. It’s beautiful

user1471538283 · 06/07/2026 14:36

I painted our lounge brilliant white and my god it was a killer. I still don't think it's right.

By contrast I bought Mist White by Dulux in a temper in B&Q thinking it was just white and it's been a revelation. It looks a little grey in some lights, a little pink on others. It's gorgeous. It's very forgiving and goes on easy.

WonderWeeksArentReal · 06/07/2026 14:42

New Chalk from Johnstone's is lovely and light without being too bright.

Bluemat · 10/07/2026 07:24

I have just used Dulux Rock Salt in my lounge everyone who has seen it has complimented it.

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