When selecting the house finishes, the paint colors and paint finishes are just as important as the marble and light fixtures because they can set the tone and establish the first impression as guests enter the house. There are different degrees of painters and selecting the right painter to paint your trim and cabinets can make your dream white kitchen look stunning. Knowing and understanding the preparation process can help narrow down the right painter for the job.

Selecting paint color is a daunting task, specifically when selecting the "white" for the house. White is the most difficult color to select because it absorbs the colors around it. For example, if you have live plants inside the house, the white may look more greenish or if you have soft 3000K LED lights, the white may look more yellowish. Natural stained white oak floors may make the white look more pinkish. This is the beauty of white. For the Joan of Arc house, I chose a softer and warmer white to balance the black steel doors and to allow the white undertones in the marble counter tops to stand out. In addition, I chose a deep dark midnight blue for the kitchen island to counter balance the black steel doors in the great room. The dark blue has enough weight and contrast to highlight the white marble island. Stay tuned for updated pictures.