When decorating your home, you might think that one of the simplest tasks is choosing a white paint color. After all, white is white, right? But the reality is that it can be more difficult than you think. In fact, there isn’t just one shade of white. Rather, there are many of white shades that you can buy at your local paint store or online.

The different options of “white” paint colors range from warm to bright, with a wide selection of undertones and shades. In effect, finding the perfect white color isn’t just about your personal choice; it mostly depends on the room conditions, size and how finishes and lighting interact within it.

You can trust us when we say that, after many years and hundreds of projects under our belt, we’ve learned that paint colors never appear exactly as they do on the paint chip when applied on site.

That’s why we always recommend asking for a sample and trying it out in the space to see how the color is seen in a real life setting.

DESIGN TIPS WHEN SELECTING WHITE PAINT

Check out these Must-Know Tips for Choosing Interior Paint. Just like any other paint color, we recommend testing a sample on the main walls or surface, too. Consequently, you can confirm how that tone looks, making sure it appears exactly as you imagine.

Once you’ve applied your chosen white paint color, you should view it at different times of the day, as changing lighting conditions can affect the result. Paint companies have made this step even easier with peel-and-stick paint samples that you can easily try, without having to actually apply paint to the space.

As home designers, we usually go through a long process of searching for the right white for our different projects. Each project requires its own shade of white, and we always pay close attention to finding the best one for the setting. Additionally, the truth is, we have our go-to favorites, options we have chosen and used in different homes.

So let’s make things easy for you! There is no need to get lost in the sea of white paint options at the store. To help you, we’ve done the hard work and picked out our top favorite shades. This way, it’s a great way to get started in finding the best one for your home.

FAVORITE WHITE PAINT COLORS

SNOWBOUND BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Let’s begin our list of go-to white colors with SW 7004 Snowbound, a paint color by Sherwin-Williams. With its subtle touch of gray, this cool white goes well, for example, with other colors with a hint of gray.

It’s a flexible warm white shade that can be used in various spaces. Therefore, Snowbound is typically chosen for walls, trim, and ceilings.

PURE WHITE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Pure White, also by Sherwin-Williams, is another popular white paint option for interiors. Above all, this white is super flexible and has just a hint of yellow undertone.

INCREDIBLE WHITE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

The incredible white paint finish is a perfect shade of white with a subtle taupe hue. With this in mind, it can be applied in areas with a lot of natural light, adding a warm feeling to the space. In particular, it blends very nicely with a color palette of neutral tones.

WHITE SAND BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

While picking a general white paint finish for any living space, we prefer ‘white sand’ because it creates a warm and fresh background for any material application and improves the natural lighting.

When selecting white, it’s important to avoid a blue subtle hue, as it can create a cold feeling. That’s why we like ‘White Sand‘ – it adds a touch of warmth.

CHANTILLY LACE BY BENJAMIN MOORE

Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace OC-65 is a popular white paint color used by home designers, and one of our favorites. It also made it to the list of Benjamin Moore’s Most Popular Paint Colors.

As the brand describes it is a classic go-to white that makes you think of crisp cotton and pure silk. We like it because it is a classic and beautiful white paint.

Chantilly lace is the perfect shade of white for a cozier yet still clean look. For that reason, this color is usually applied to common areas to create a smooth change between spaces.

We really hope this information helps you in the search for the perfect paint color for your home project. Additionally, remember that the right choice is different for each project. Follow our tips to find the one that works best!

Finally, just have fun testing with different colors until you find the one that feels just right for your project. Trust us, it’ll totally change your space and make it feel like your home sweet home.

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