Best Paint Colors
Discover House & Home’s Best White Paint Colors
Published on March 6, 2018
There’s a simple reason why white is a favorite paint color pick for our homes: it works. Whether you surround yourself with a cool, pure white or a warm, rich cream, white will never lose its appeal. Click through to discover our best white paint colors!
Sherwin Williams’ Arcade White (SW 7100)
Set against simple white walls, chintz-covered sofas feel playful and romantic, not fussy. Stacked firewood adds warmth.
Sherwin Williams’ Arcade White (SW 7100)
With bolder furnishings gracing homeowner Tanya Linton’s dining room — including a Moroccan-inspired flat-weave rug, cane-backed Thonet chairs and Kenojuak Ashevak fish print — you almost forget the walls and ceiling are white.
Behr’s Ultra Pure White (1850)
Pure white walls are the ultimate canvas upon which to paint a room’s story. In this open-concept home, plain drywall allows for large-scale, framed artwork to steal the show.
Behr’s Ultra Pure White (1850)
Take a cue from designer Connie Braemer and think beyond the frame to fill an empty wall. A vintage windmill makes a striking statement in this dining area.
Farrow & Ball’s All White (2005)
Lush velvet drapes, metallic accents and striking artwork add energy and intrigue to homeowner Nicholas Mellamphy’s otherwise serene principal bedroom.
Farrow & Ball’s All White (2005)
Whites and greys dominate in designer Sloan Mauran’s living room, allowing graphic animal-pattern stools and fresh florals to pop.
Cloverdale Paint’s Standard White (CA025)
Warm white walls keep this former Princess Margaret Showhome conservatory bright and welcoming, while a towering ficus tree extends the garden indoors.
Cloverdale Paint’s Standard White (CA025)
In this sophisticated dining room, black lines — found in the curtain rods, chairs, mirror frame and chandelier — create an edging that brings sharpness to the all-white space.
Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (CC-40)
This tried-and-true white pairs well with both traditional furnishings and bold color, as seen in this guest room.
Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (CC-40)
Cloud White splashed on the walls, ceilings and beams of homeowner Laurence Martocq’s Muskoka cottage lets brighter textiles and accessories enjoy the spotlight. A coral-like chandelier enhances the dining room’s breezy atmosphere.
Benjamin Moore’s Oxford White (CC-30)
Colorful accent pillows and a crimson and gold rug pop against stark white walls in designer J Gibson’s cottage.
Benjamin Moore’s Oxford White (CC-30)
Designers Erin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks chose warm, gold-toned hardware to keep white walls and cabinets from skewing too cold for this midtown Toronto kitchen.
Sherwin-Williams’ White Flour (SW 7102)
Take a cue from this Muskoka cottage and make it feel like summer year round with airy, whitewashed walls and natural textures.
Sherwin-Williams’ White Flour (SW 7102)
A white and wood palette sets the tone for a relaxed living space. A fringed throw brings dimension to white slipcovered furniture.
Benjamin Moore’s Simply White (OC-117)
Dramatic artwork, like this piece by renowned artist Frank Stella, sings against walls painted in this clean white shade. An Arcadia console with a built-in ice bucket (background) beckons guests to sit and admire the piece with drink in hand.
Benjamin Moore’s Simply White (OC-117)
When bathed in natural light, the walls of designer Frank Muytjens’ living room take on a warm, creamy glow.
PPG’s Delicate White (PPG-1001-1)
In designer Sam Sacks’s kitchen, a white envelope allows for more traditional elements — including richly veined marble counters and backsplash — to easily coexist with vintage barstools and Egyptian pantry doors.
PPG’s Delicate White (PPG-1001-1)
Global textiles wake up a white color scheme in this living room, and impart a lively, well-travelled feel.
Benjamin Moore’s Ultra White (CC-10)
Homeowners Amy Halpenny and Jeff Magwood chose this livable white hue in their Toronto kitchen to complement the more polished elements of the space, and let rustic wood accents and graphic black pendant lights stand out.
Benjamin Moore’s Ultra White (CC-10)
A crisp white paint helps lighten the look of walnut cabinets and accents in this modern kitchen. A brass branch chandelier glows against an ornate ceiling medallion.