White reflects the most sunlight of all colours. This lowers the temperature in buildings and cities, which is why there are so many buildings in this colour in warm countries. Ceresit offers 6 shades of white in its Colours of Nature range. Here are some tips on how to use them on facades.

White shades for façades

The use of white on the exterior of a building optically enlarges its mass, which makes it ideal for small buildings. Moreover, it is a timeless colour and will never go out of style. If you plan to paint a building in two colours, it is better to choose a darker shade on the ground floor and white on the upper floor, than the other way round. This will make it appear larger and brighter. A light colour will also be a very good solution for buildings with a clear, complex and elaborate form. The use of flashy colours would contribute to the impression of chaos and clutter, while white will primarily emphasise the solid. Shades of white are ideal for buildings in natural surroundings as they accentuate greenery well and do not compete with it.

White as a base colour

White can be the base for all expressive colours, so it is ideal when you want to paint the façade in a strong, contrasting colour. Look for different shades of white and match them with the main colour. For blue elements a cool white, such as WHITE ICE, and for red elements a warm shade, such as WHITE DESERT, will be suitable. This colour can be given character with accessories. It will be perceived differently in combination with beige and grey (you can emphasise characteristic elements, such as pillars, shutters, etc.), and differently with graphite, which optically lightens it.

White façade will be the best solution for houses with ceramic tiles in the shade of natural brick or in another expressive colour. It is a very impressive element of the building, to which it will be difficult to match any other colour. Such a combination will make a timeless duo.

Stylish combination

White is the primary colour for Minimalist, Modern and Provençal styles, but can appear in any other architectural style. Cool shades of white, e.g. WHITE ICE, WHITE MIST, add solemnity and elegance emphasise the purity of the building. Warm colours, e.g. WHITE SNOW, WHITE, WHITE DESERT, WHITE ROCK, give the building a shimmering appearance and a cosy feel.

The Minimalist style often emphasises certain elements with texture rather than colour. It is therefore worth mentioning that an extremely interesting effect can be achieved by combining different textures in white on the façade. In modern buildings white is usually the base colour and is combined with wood and greys. It is similar in the Provençal and Mediterranean styles, but here it is usually combined with elements in pastel colours, such as shutters.