Farrow & Ball White Tie
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All the details about one of my favorite paint colors, Farrow & Ball White Tie.
With each Instagram post I receive questions about our paint colors. I don’t take selecting paint colors lightly. In fact, I slightly panic over them. Okay, completely panic over them. But you don’t need to. I have you covered!
We utilize the help of painters and once it goes on, I feel committed to the color, so I want to make sure I get it right, the first time.
It was our hope when we purchased our current home we would just use 1-2 paint colors for the entire home. However, the lighting is vastly different in different areas of our home, so I used several different shades of cream to best fit each space.
To help you decide which paint color is right for you, I’m breaking them down with pros and cons of each, where they’re best used, etc.
We first used Farrow & Ball White Tie in the garage. Yes, the garage. I wanted it to feel bright, cheery and fresh and we accomplished just that with Farrow & Ball White Tie.
We loved it so much we painted the lake cottage entryway, hall, living room, kitchen, stairwell and lower living room with it as well. It’s a beautiful fit for our slightly more modern lake home.
Is it a fit for every space? No.
Farrow & Ball White Tie Details
Fits Well In
- open concept spaces
- rooms with a lot of natural lighting
Makes a Room Feel
- light and airy
- soft
- slightly warm
Undertones
- yellow
Styles it Fits
- traditional
- transitional
- country
I first considered this color after seeing it in my friend Ina Garten’s home. I loved how warm, yet airy it made the bedroom and office appear. (And yes, I’m dreaming, I don’t know Ina).
It also appears to be a close fit to what Serena and Lily used in catalogs in 2019.
You can find all of our paint colors here and keep track of all of yours here. If you use any of them, please return to share your thoughts!
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Marianne says
Which emulsion did you use for walks and trim?
I’m worried that White tie will be too yellow in a small bathroom with south window., but Pointing is too light and I really want creamy.  Thoughts?
Julie says
Have you seen them blended? So pretty!
Maureen Phillips says
Is the blend 50% white tie and 50% pointing?
Julie Blanner says
That blend is gorgeous
Anonymous says
Thank you Julie. I am considering using white tie on my custom kitchen cabinets. Thoughts?
Julie says
I think it would be really beautiful! I would get a sample and see what you think. I’d paint the walls White Tie as well, but in eggshell. If you do, please come back to share!
Jenny says
May I ask what color you painted your garage floor?! Thank you!
Julie says
I believe Valspar driftwood, it was their epoxy garage paint (that I can’t recommend.)
Victoria says
Hi! Where are those pillows from? They are so beautiful!
Julie says
I have them custom made at PetajaFiberWorks – she’s so sweet and inexpensive. She should have all the pillows I made listed in her shop, but if you message her, tell her I sent you and she can make the same.
Anonymous says
Thank you! 🙂
Bree says
Such a beautiful color, Julie! Â Thanks for sharing!! Â xoxo
Julie says
Thank you, Bree!