The Best White Paints for Your Home

Choosing the perfect white paint for your home, investment property, or client project can be daunting due to the overwhelming number of options from various brands. But don't worry, we've got you covered! Here are the top white paint colors, frequently mentioned by bloggers and designers.

When selecting a white paint color, consider the amount and direction of light in the room. Remember that if the room faces north, a clean white will feel too chilly, warm whites are going to be the way to go. Conversely, whites with cooler undertones can balance the intensity of light in south-facing rooms - however we still recommend going for a balanced white, even in a sun-lit room.

The recommendations below also apply to trim and baseboards. If your walls aren’t white, choose a shade with complementary undertones for a cohesive look. If your walls are white, use the same color on the ceiling in a flat or matte finish for continuity. This has great value, especially in homes with low ceiling height but also to make any room feel more cohesive, taller, larger and open. 

Top White Paint Choices

1. **Benjamin Moore - White Dove**

White Dove is Benjamin Moore’s best-selling color, a soft and warm off-white with slight gray undertones to prevent it from looking yellow. It’s versatile, warm without being too yellow, and has no cool undertones. This is the Sharda Group's favorite and most used paint colour, heavily utilized in numerous renovations. It's ideal for investment properties due to its versatility and a designer favourite because of its balanced tone - it suits various design styles and color palettes. TSG tip: paint your trims, baseboards and ceilings the same colour as your White Dove walls, and you CAN'T go wrong! A similar, and just-as-popular BM shade is Swiss Coffee.

2. **Sherwin Williams - Alabaster**

Alabaster is known to brighten rooms while adding warmth, making it ideal for creating cozy, welcoming spaces. It’s a fresh, warm white that remains soft and crisp without being too creamy. It is also a very popular option if you're lookign for a great shade for lighter kitchen cabinets!

3. **Benjamin Moore - Cloud White**

Cloud White, an off-white, is less bright and reflective than some other whites. Its added warmth makes spaces feel inviting and comfortable without appearing stark or clinical.

4. **Sherwin Williams - Pure White**

Pure White is SW's most popular color, a soft white often used on trim but also excellent for walls, cabinetry, and exterior siding. It's a safe choice for kitchens as it won't clash with most white countertops and appliances. It minimizes hidden undertones of blues, yellows, and pinks.

5. **Benjamin Moore - Simply White**

Simply White has a slight hint of warmth, noticeable next to cooler tones like gray marble countertops. It's a true white with a warm tint, brighter than White Dove, and popular among crowds - it was Benjamin Moore's 2016 Colour of the Year. 

6. **Benjamin Moore - Atrium White**

For a calm and relaxing ambiance, Atrium White, with its creamy tone and a hint of peach, is a great choice. It is mentioned as one of the top choices among most designer and bloggers that have reviewed top paint choices for white paint. 

White Paint Shades to Avoid

While the following paints are frequently mentioned in lists and by designers, we feel that they may not be ideal unless you're aiming for a specific look. Overall, if you're looking to sell your home, create a warm and inviting space, or create an environment with a natural and organic feel, we strongly feel that warm whites are the way to go. 

1. **Benjamin Moore - Chantilly Lace**

In our opinion, we fidn that Chantilly Lace can be a little too bright for our liking with an LRV of 90, and a slightly cool tone due to its gray base.

2. **Sherwin Williams - Extra White**

Extra White is exactly that; it is a bit "too white" for our liking, and this shade appears to have gray+blue undertones that are especially brought out in cooler lighting. Side by side, Extra White can look very similar to Pure White, which is on our approved list - the subtle warmth in Pure White makes all the difference when painting an entire room this shade. 

3. **Sherwin Williams - Dover White**

A popular shade, one must be careful as the peachy undertones can sometimes cause a room to look dated and traditional, especially in rooms that are already exposed to warm natural light. 

5. **Benjamin Moore - Decorator's White** 

Decorator's White definitely has it's place in the designer world. However, this shade is definitely a cool white, and not a safe bet if you're looking for a universal option. With gray and purple undertones to it. this shade is a very crisp and cool colour, suitable only in certain environments, such as homeowners with bold furniture they wish to stand out. Unless your room gets an excessive amount of warm natural light, or you're going for a specific look, this shade can easily feel cold and uninviting.

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