Need an awesome white designers love? Psst. See gorgeous white exteriors here. We’ll explore how a popular bright white (Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace White) looks in a variety of interiors. The color is a designer favorite with a reputation for being trustworthy.
Photos of BM CHANTILLY LACE (An Awesome White)
BM Chantilly Lace has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 90.04…very bright and will reflect a ton of light.
I hope this collection of examples of this Benjamin Moore white helps you decide whether it’s a winner for you!
Is it the right white to suit your trim, windows, cabinetry, bathrooms, living rooms, porches, dining rooms or exterior trim?
Is it the right white for siding? It may be too bright. Plenty of designers try to steer clients toward whites with LRVs under 80.
Isn’t the millwork gorgeous in the dining room above!?!
Photos of Fetherston’s home: Joe Schmelzer and Alex Reid for One King’s Lane
Overview: Chantilly Lace
This classic go-to white is one designers select again and again. Benjamin Moore says it elicits images of fresh cotton and pure silk.
What is Chantilly lace anyway? Think luxury and romance. This delicate and ornate type of lace originated in the city of Chantilly, France, during the 17th century. Characterized by intricate floral patterns, fine threads, it often features a sheer background. Chantilly lace is typically used in haute couture fashion for bridal gowns, evening dresses, lingerie, and other elegant garments due to its luxurious and romantic appearance.
Tips to Make Sure 2121-70 Works in Your Space
The easiest way to see if Chantilly Lace works in your home is to try a sample from Samplize. It’s a sticker rather than a messy pot of paint.
If you like sampling with actual paint rather than a peel and stick non-messy method, here is my best advice for sampling a handful of whites:
Photo Gallery of OC-65 in Living Rooms
When you want a fresh look with cool white, this color will definitely brighten the room.
Here it is in a home in West Hollywood’s gorgeous Sunset Park neighborhood.
Even though there’s a relaxed, California cozy elegance, the crispness of the white adds modernity and edge.
Is a Paint’s LRV (Light Reflectance) Important?
Sometimes it is fun to geek out on the science of these paint formulas.
Chantilly Lace’s high LRV of 90.04 means it is super light. Will it read too cold for your interior or trim? Sample to be sure.
Sometimes choosing a bright white is less about aesthetics and more about function. In a brighter room, it is easier to see and therefore safer. Safer? As we age, vision often declines. Light helps too when a room lacks natural light.
Images of Chantilly Lace on Trim and Doors
I hear a lot of questions from followers about the best coordinating colors when using whites. For example, “I like this white for my cabinets, so which color for my walls and trim?”
Sometimes I’ll be in favor of continuing the same white. For example, in our former home, we painted the walls and ceilings OC-151 in a flat finish and the trim with semigloss.
A lot of folks favor satin or even eggshell for trim too. And designers? A very famous one (Suzanne Kasler!) chooses one color for the walls, ceiling, and trim and paints them all in a single sheen! There is not just a singular way to decorate!
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Living Room With CHANTILLY LACE
See the living room with its new look (“modern organic”) here:
If you’re feelin’ saucy enough to preview a different color, see THIS.
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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