SPECTRUM | WHITE
THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
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A whiter shade of pale Among all the colors to use in a home, white offers the purest, simplest and cleanest look. A neutral color, white can be a blank slate to let your creativity soar in accents, decorations and furniture. It can also be the primary color to convey an elegant and
White can either be a blank slate or convey a look of elegance and simplicity when styling a home.
bright room. White also serves a functional purpose; its reflective properties can bounce sunlight to either reduce heat in the home or to spread natural lighting. Local experts regard white as a constant color in the house. Austin Grant, owner of Grey by Grant, said
that white can be incorporated in any home style, whether it be a traditional home or a modern one. And Alan Torrado, independent design consultant, said that white is an ideal stage setter to showcase bolder and prominent colors and decorations.
“Because white is such a neutral color, you can swap out decorations and furniture without having to worry if it matches,” Torrado said. Brandon Murphy, owner of In and Out Painting Guam, said his continued on page 10
