A light living room with layered white and ivory finishes

Colour seminars

The Art of Choosing
the Perfect White

Think white is just white? Think again!

Join Dara Wyton, The Colour Expert, for an engaging and interactive seminar that uncovers the secrets behind choosing the perfect white for your home.

Turquoise, pink and orange paint palettes

Fifty Shades of White

Every white has its own personality.

White might seem like the simplest colour to choose, but it can be one of the trickiest colours to get right. From creamy whites and soft ivories to crisp, cool whites with subtle grey or blue undertones, every white has its own personality.

Discover how undertones, lighting, flooring, countertops, cabinetry and furnishings influence the way white paint looks in your space. Learn why some whites feel warm and inviting while others look cold, yellow or unexpectedly pink — and how to avoid costly paint mistakes.

Undertones decoded

Why creamy, ivory and cool whites each behave differently.

Light changes everything

How daylight and lamplight shift the white you see.

Work with your finishes

Flooring, countertops, cabinetry and furnishings all have a say.

Test with confidence

A better way to compare samples before you commit.

You’ll leave knowing how to

See white in an entirely new way.

Through practical demonstrations, designer tips and hands-on colour comparisons, you’ll learn to look at white in an entirely new way.

  • Recognize the hidden undertones in white paint.
  • Choose whites that work with your lighting and existing finishes.
  • Understand the difference between warm and cool whites.
  • Create a beautiful, layered all-white interior.
  • Test paint colours with greater confidence before committing.
Colour swatches, patterned fabric and pink dahlias

Whether you’re renovating, building a new home or simply ready for a fresh coat of paint, this seminar will help you see white differently — because choosing the perfect white shouldn’t be a guessing game.

Dara Wyton, The Colour Expert

The Colour Edit

Tips, inspiration and a little more colour for your everyday life.

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