We're getting ready to paint a house we just purchased. I was wondering if the inside of closets should be painted the same color as the rest of the room or left painted white.

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Answered by Karl Crowder, Crowder Painting from Colorado Springs, Colorado

Now is the best time to paint the closets, if you think they need painting. Typically I use the same color used in the room for most closets. The only time I use a different color is with walk-in closets. A lighter color, possibly white, brightens up a dimly lit closet.

If you are using two different colors in a room, separate ceiling and wall colors, use the lighter color in the closet. This will add continuity to the room and color scheme.

Closets can be left "as is" if they are in good shape. Not painting closets can save you considerable time and effort if you are doing your own painting or save you money if you hired a painting contractor.

Answered by Marie

White Closets

I have found that painting all my closets white is very practical. If I change the color in the room I don't necessarily have to paint the closet again. Also, I now usually paint any closet when I choose to and not when the room is painted.