Looking for a very crisp, true-to-white white? Super White is the one to try. It's bright, clean, and one of the closest to pure white available. Leaning more toward a neutral taupe than to a white, Joa's White has a warm red undertone that makes it a fresh and sophisticated almost-white.
It pairs beautifully with rustic elements like limestone, linen, and leather. This is a great option to test out in a room that does not get a lot of natural light. WC has a creamier foundation that makes a room feel bright but not yellowed. It's held up beautifully. Soft white without being too anything—gray, pink, yellow.
It really looks wonderful in any light. This white tends to sway between white and lightly gray depending on the light, with subtle lavender undertones. SummerHouse is painted Linen White, and our customers always ask what the wall color is.
It is an ivory with not too much yellow in it. It is fresh and light and simply beautiful. It's a warmer and more inviting shade that blends very naturally yet still keeps things elevated. It lives up to its name, as it imbues a room with serenity and relaxed elegance.
Another perk is that it pairs well with a wide spectrum of colors from neutrals to deep hues like navy and charcoal. I often use it in beach homes where there is strong natural light. This inviting shade envelops your space in warmth and reflects light beautifully. This white is perfect for the natural light aficionados and gardeners who like to admire their handiwork from inside. Vellum has a slightly orange undertone, which neutralizes the green in the light that streams in from your forest-filled window view.
It's functional and luminous. Not too creamy, not too stark, this is the Goldilocks of white paint colors. Just right! This crisp, clean color pairs well with warm and cool neutrals, offering a hint of gray that would please both a modern or classic aesthetic. Wind's Breath; Benjamin Moore. For a recent living room, I paired it with trim in Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace and it added a touch of warmth and interest to the space.
Marshmallow; Sherwin-Williams. This is not your average ivory or your typical cold white, and because of its warmth, it even can enhance the colors in certain types of art, like paintings.
With cooler undertones, it plays especially well with blue and green shades. Slaked Lime; Little Greene. White is a color that contrasts with the green of the gardens, gives you light and joy, and is the best insulation against the sun.
A go-anywhere color, this soothing shade works well in both traditional or contemporary settings. Seapearl; Benjamin Moore. It's a fresh white which has enough gray in it to keep it from looking stark. While the color reads like a gray on the paint deck, I have been pleasantly surprised by the paint on the wall. Thanks a bunch. Hi, my client chose SW alabaster for a kitchen cabinet color but also has carrara marble in some bathrooms. Is there a white or some pale greiges that we could use as a wall color to bridge the gap between creamy alabaster and carrara marble?
Clients would prefer most of the house is in white or some shade of offwhite. Consider a lighter off-white such as SW Snowbound. Not as white as High reflective white or extra white. There are two different colors. In the other photos my house we used SW EXtra White because of the cost to repaint the ceilings, and it was not my preference. Thanks Michelle! Hi Michelle — I selected Chantilly Lace in a semi gloss for my trims, doors, and millwork and worried the rest of the home may look too stark or boring if I continue Chantilly Lace in a matte finish.
Hi Nisha, It depends on the rest of the room, to be honest. Chantilly will work as a wall color if the room is full of light, otherwise it could look dingy when the light is low. All these colors are off-whites that will look lovely paired with Chantilly, but test, test, test on your walls. Your email address will not be published.
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Unless you have them professionally lacquered. If you are going with a dark color, always paint the ceiling. Use a satin finish for a scrubbable- high durability wall paint. So embrace the intimacy of a small unlit room by adding light sources- table, floor and sconces, and paint it a saturated color. This technique works great for offices, a library, den, study, bathrooms, and small bedrooms.
Often times, photos are edited, lightened or color corrected. How to Budget for an Interior Decorating Project. I would focus on adding ceiling lighting, table lamps and a floor lamp with K bulbs to make the most of the room. If you choose to repaint- I would really, really go the extra mile and paint the trim and doors- it will make a huge difference. White Dove and Simply White are always nice, but they can look start next to oak trim and doors.
Do you recommend I paint my future bedroom? If so, what color? Your input would be truly appreciated. Thank yo for such an informative post! Any suggestions for a fitting white? Yes, you can paint the trim satin. I typically go satin on walls and Semi on trim. But if I am aiming for a wall that fades away behind some showstopping decor pieces, I will do flat on the walls and satin on the trim.
If I use White Dove for my walls and say, a ceiling white on the walls, what would you recommend for the trim? And same for walls in Chantilly lace, what trim would be best? If walls are in satin, is it ok to paint the trim in a satin finish, too? We are using White Dove for our living room, and deciding between White Dove, Simply White, or Chantilly Lace for the ceiling… would you have a recommendation on which we should use? Room is West facing and the floor is warm wood.
Try samples of bright whites next to the countertops. But do note that some whites can feel gray of shadowy in different lighting conditions.
Hi very useful. We have a south facing kitchen in Scotland with high ceilings. For our walls and cabinets most samples have ended up too yellow next to the counter and tiles.
We have oak staircase and brick fireplace. Floors are a LVP with brown and gray undertone. Doing a modern farmhouse look. The color would move into the Kitchen. If you are aiming for colorless, skip White Dove. You need to sample each on a few walls to see the lighting they will get.
They can look gray or blue depending on the natural lighting situation in each space. Wait until drywall is up and hang sample boards. Good Luck! I am in the process of building my house and have to quickly decide on colors but Im having a real difficult time! Im hoping you can help me out! Im stuck on which white paint to use in my house. My kitchen is white shaker cabinets, Calcutta quartz, open floor plan to dining room and living room.
I want to keep it bright, airy. Stuck between decorators white, whit dove and paper white. I do not want any yellow, blue undertones. Thank you!! I have a tiny bathroom with Hale Navy cabinet…no window, carrara quartz.
What white with blue undertones recommended?? I went with a flat ceiling white, but in a bedroom, you could easily continue the same wall color to the ceiling in a flat. Hi April, Oh, who knew painting a room white could be so challenging? Would you share which white you used on your ceiling?
I have been struggling with this decision for weeks. Thanks so much! They may have alternate numbers if the color was part of a previous collection, outdoor paint, or if another brand also has a color with the same name. Hey thanks for dropping by the Blog. First, get a large sample of Trout Gray and paint it on a white wall, or poster board. Then you will want to compare samples to it. It will look warmer or cooler depending on your amount of natural light, flooring, hard fixtures and elements in the room.
Hi Ms. Waltrip, I just loved this article. I would like to paint an accent wall in Benjamin Moore -Trout Gray I like trim and walls the same color in bedrooms. If you want a cocoon feel, choose a light blue close to duck egg and paint the walls, ceiling and skirting for a full on feel.
It will be cozy and peaceful. Definitely test a large paint sample, but generally, White Dove goes really well with warm wood tones.
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