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whites in her toolbox: one that reads cool, and
another that feels warm. Those shades would
be, respectively, Paper White by Benjamin
Moore - a barely-there shade reminiscent of
snowmelt - and the aforementioned Chantilly
Lace.
" White walls are a classic go-to. They
allow for art, furniture and accessories to steal
the show, " she says. She's used her favorites
in residential and commercial spaces, from
bedrooms to hallways to bathrooms.
Not sure whether a warm or a cool white
is right? " The warmth of the furnishings, sun
exposure, etc., guides whether a cool white or a
warm white is appropriate for the space. "
JESSICA DURHAM
MAGNOLIA
At magnolia - a local home décor shop
known for its clean lines and classic style -
a neutral palette is the preferred backdrop
for other pieces, particularly layered textural
elements:
" Glass or something furry, layering a rug
over another rug, leather, fabric - I do use a
lot of different materials, " says Jessica Durham,
the shop's resident interior designer. She's also a
fan of using white walls to highlight art - one
of the quickest ways to elevate and personalize
a space.
" I'm a huge lover of art myself. I started
purchasing original art ten years ago, and it
really transformed my space, " she says. " I
encourage people to start a little at a time...
Go to art shows or local stores or purchase
when you travel... If you buy something you
love, you'll find a spot for it. "
Her go-anywhere pick for white is Benjamin
Moore's White Dove, a creamy shade which
graces the interior walls at magnolia and
appears on the cabinets in her own kitchen.
" I've used a lot of whites, and some are
wonderful, and some aren't, " she explains. " This
is just the most consistent for people looking
to put white on their walls. "
Let it play against on-trend rattan and
woven woods, she says, and watch it come alive.
Susie Whiteside examines the painters' latest work in a
new home under construction in Old Mill Plantation. She
specified Sherwin Williams' Lullaby as a restful shade for
the ceilings throughout the home.
realizing it, " she says. " It really is a fifth wall. "
Her favorite choice for that fifth wall is
a soft gray-blue, Sherwin Williams' Lullaby,
SUSIE WHITESIDE
WHITESIDE DESIGNS
When it comes to color, Susie Whiteside
likes to do things a little differently.
" You can't help but follow the trends, right?
Top: Emily Mangus prefers Benjamin Moore Paper White
as a clean, cool neutral for a variety of spaces, including
baths.
Bottom: Magnolia's Jessica Durham recommends Benjamin
Moore's White Dove as a perfect choice for kitchen
cabinets (pictured here), and for pairing with Classic Gray.
The color appears throughout her own home and graces
the walls of the boutique.
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But I've always wanted to buck it, " says the
longtime designer and local artist.
Maybe that's why her suggestion for a go-to
hue involves placing it in an unusual location:
the ceiling.
" It's often overlooked, and it can make a
huge impact in the room without you even
followed closely by Blown Glass by Valspar.
" I've used it successfully no matter what
the color is on the walls. It works with any
color trim ... from really traditional homes
to current new construction, " she says. It also
goes a long way in freshening up the current
gray-and-white trend, she explains, which can
sometimes feel cold. " And of course, it would
look smashing with navy and coral. "
Whiteside's own home is filled with softly
shaded ceilings, so she knows firsthand that it
can create " a subtle, finished feel. " But when
she suggests the idea to clients, she's sometimes
met with initial skepticism. " You do get some
raised eyebrows and some questions, " she
admits.
If you're feeling skeptical yourself, try
Whiteside's simple trick: paint two coats of the
color on a large posterboard or foam board, and
then place it on your ceiling against the trim,
experimenting in different locations.
" I say try it! " she says. " I haven't had anybody
say they were sorry. " I
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BATHROOM COURTESY OF EMILY MANGUS INTERIORS / DESK AND KITCHEN COURTESY OF JENNIFER ALEXANDER / DURHAM PORTRAIT COURTESY OF ELLE SLOBODA / PORTRAITS OF WHITESIDE BY ASHLEY FELLERS

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