1. BRIGHTEN A SPACE WITH CREAM PAINT
The desire to bring more light into our homes, or to give the illusion of more light, never goes out of fashion. The great thing about cream paint is that it can look good and enhance rooms with abundant natural light but can also increase the sense of light and airiness in rooms where daylight and space is limited.
2. GO FOR CALM, LAYERED LUXURY IN AN ALL-CREAM SCHEME
Cream paint is easy on the eye and on the mind. It's a great choice of color if you want to feel happier at home as it can give off a very relaxing vibe. Including a wealth of textures all on the cream theme will add depth and interest to the scheme, just as Marie Soliman of Bergman Design House has done in this neutral living room.
3. GET THE SHADE OF CREAM SPOT ON
In this living room, designed by Moe Draz of Architrave Interior Design, the cream walls have a Venetian plaster finish created by a paint effects specialist. However, if you're painting the walls yourself, it's important to choose your shade carefully.
4. USE CREAM PAINT IN ANY ROOM – NOWHERE IS OFF LIMITS
We asked our design experts if there were any rooms where cream paint wouldn't work well and should be avoided. Interestingly, most believe cream paint is universal and can look good anywhere.
5. CONSIDER THE PAINT FINISH AS WELL AS ITS SHADE
Just as when you're planning white room ideas and painting moldings and trim white to match the walls, it's important to choose the best paint finishes for trim in cream schemes. 'If you've chosen cream paint for the walls,' advises Andi Morse, 'it's best to continue the color on the trim and moldings of the room, too. I also think lacquered cream rooms are fabulous, for an extra touch of luxury.'
6. INTRODUCE COLOR WITH ART, RUGS, THROWS AND PILLOWS
We heard what the design experts think about creating a layered space with cream paint by limiting the palette simply to creams and textures, but what if that's not enough and you're looking for a splash of color and pattern?
7. BE AWARE OF THE DOWNSIDES TO USING CREAM PAINT
So far so good, but are there any disadvantages to using cream paint? Well, according to the designers one of the biggest decorating mistakes when you're thinking about how to paint a room with cream paint is choosing a shade that's too yellow, as this can look dated. As always, use sample paints to ensure you're happy with the finished effect in the room and check the color looks good in morning and evening light.