This includes our bedroom, bathrooms, laundry room and living room. The problem is that Egret is an off-white, so what we’re doing is mixing and matching undertone in colours that are similar depth, which is tricky as undertones tend to bounce off each other and can make each other stronger. I would be MUCH more inclined to keep going with the Pure White, so that you aren’t mixing things up too much. I’m also a BM White Dove fan…. I’m painting the exterior of my house white with dark grey trim. Pair it with deeper tan on surrounding walls. Extra White looks great with the quartz but it just feels too stark. Thanks for helping me see a bit deeper into a few of the choices. You don’t have the right to NOT be offended. All of these grays work really well for rooms with lighter hardwood floors and for rooms with wood trim. I’m from Argentina and I love your post and videos. Hi Junior! Thanks! Thanks a lot, Misha. Accessible is the best of the bunch and definitely worth sampling and you might also look at Sherwin Williams Canvas Tan and Natural Tan as well. After living with what now looks like dingy ceilings doors and trim, I’m looking forward to really white! It sounds COOL, but I think you’ll need some texture on the bottom walls (I would do the Iron Ore on the ceiling Just came across your website while looking at ‘white’ paints for a new build. Any suggestions on other types of white paint to use? Im looking for a soft white with no pink undertones. My painter alerted me that if I don’t paint the doors and trim in the extra white, there will be a vast difference. With a naturally lit vaulted room running south to north, and a cedar ceiling, it’s tough to decide what white to pick. Thanks for your description of extra white. Suggestions? My walls are BM Simply White and trim is BM Chantilly Lace. Also, the room faces the east. "Every designer swears by white and while I've tested and sampled plenty of the classics, I still gravitate towards my favorite, Dunn Edwards Swiss Coffee,"sSays Irene Lovett, of designstiles. Thank you Misha – I had no idea! I want to go more light and neutral but my furniture and decor are gold and warm tones (brown). : – ), Hi there. The only way for me to give GOOD advice is via my E-Design, which is affordable and fun, especially just for 1 room! Was that hard for your painter to get mixed? Which one would you recommend? Your thoughts Buy Online Find In Store. We got to see shoji & simple in the models and they just ended up looking dingy in the corners and darker areas of the home. Are we making a mistake? SW 7070 Site White Interior / Exterior. After reading this, I feel the Extra white everywhere may not work but I don’t want anything to clash either! I’m in search for a white to paint my kitchen cabinets. We are wanting a warm but light/airy feel. I try to give as much complimentary info as I can on my blog posts and if that doesn’t work, it might be time for a closer look, this way I can see your windows, stonework, roof, etc…otherwise I’m totally guessing! White trim could go with the Pure White, Extra White, or High Reflective when holding them next to it. https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/. 05/23/2016 at 7:27 am Reply. Are you against painting north facing rooms white? I’ve so enjoyed reading this thread, Kylie! Ugh I wish we had gotten here a little earlier to pick something else and also have the ceilings painted white! We are painting our celings, doors, and trim white next week.
(Matte, glossy, etc) Thank you!Hi Amanda. Do you have any experience with it before I paint every door, trim and piece of moulding in my house this color? We were just tired of stainless. The undertones are green and lavender. What is a nice white to paint kitchen cabinets with. Thank you! I think that Whitetail will be good for my kitchen cabinets but I’m not sure how it would look on the large scale. The floors are a medium honey walnut. Hi Sarah, you BET! Egret is a glowing, sophisticated neutral cabinet paint* that is beautiful on its own or when paired with wood tone finishes/colors and other opaques. Hi. if you want me to take a good look at things I do have an affordable E-design service! That would be my best thought, the only negative is that they can’t do it in a sample pot , Got so much out of your blog – I will be looking to hire you shortly. After reading above, I am leaning toward pure white or extra white. Hi CJ! What undertones do you see? I love Egret White! Thank you so much for putting this information out there. The guy at Sherwin Williams said that Alabaster will appear very white on the exterior so now I’m confused. The kitchen transformed into Modern Farmhouse style, all while avoiding the cost of cabinet replacement. Casual cool feel with brown floors and natural tones for the furniture. I wouldn’t do Sea Salt – it’s too unpredictable as it can be a green-gray (as it should be) or go blue-gray, which it ALSO loves to do and I don’t see that sitting as well with your Bonsai. I’ve paint my living room with Wool Skein. I’m painting my living room. She has chosen Sherwin Williams sky high, a very light, cool blue for every room walls and wants white trim. So I want nothing with a gray undertone or green undertone. Thanks. Extra White is lovely, it is a coool white and will fresh and crisp for sure! Hi Lee! This off white has both warm and cool undertones making it a beautiful neutral that can look very modern and simple. The home does not get the best natural light as we are surrounded by some trees. Ceilings, trim, walls. Hi Katie! If so, which white would you go with? "Farrow & Ball’s All White is pure, fresh, and versatile enough to work … It won’t be warm enough if you are looking for a softer, warmer white (in which case, you might check out. Hi, Kylie. I like sw white heron and my husband likes egret white too gray with pinky undertones for me. Is there a white paint you could recommend. And where did you find backsplash? I’m debating between Pure White and High Reflective White. A color that I like to use is Sherwin-Williams White Flour (SW 7102). Thanks! Great and informative post as always! Simply White has a more noticeable, cleaner yellow undertone. Will this white work with anew grey as well as Sherwin Williams agreeable grey (which I am painting the rest of the house) too? You can buy a test can and paint a test area. Oh, you are a demanding bunch (and that’s why I love you…)! I am doing a new build and am at the point ( and pressure) of selecting paint colors. The thing is, there’s a LOT more to consider when picking the right white, like any extreme exposures in main rooms, flooring, countertop, fireplace stone, etc…I’d hate to just guess as that’s ALL it would be. ... Save Egret White to a board Share Egret White Print Qr code Egret White QR Code . and very patient! Hi Barbara! This is definitely a more modern color that will pair really nicely with lighter and cool toned wood floors and dark accents. I just had my kitchen cabinets painted and the woman was extremely persistent that we go with SW Extra White. The two colors work well together because they have a similar saturation. My Renesaince men of many traits is also a painter and learning with me! For one that is a little warmer (though still not warm by any means), Pure White is a good white that shouldn't clash with anything. Any advice is appreciated!! I’m painting my family room SW agreeable gray with my trim being sw pure white. Hi Kylie! My husband is leaning towards High Reflective white and I feel that it will be TOO bright and TOO white, especially if we do decide to do doors. There’s more to consider, such as exposure, amount of natural light, furnishings, etc…and I don’t like to just guess! Best I have found! Ya, I love Pinterest buddies! But my contractor uses SW. Extra White is said to be Sherwin Williams most WHITE white as it’s a bit cooler looking (I might beg to differ, there’s a different one that wins in my books). Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams: Paint Ideas, https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/, https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/product-category/interior-paint-palettes/, https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-best-paint-colours-for-east-facing-rooms/, https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-best-paint-colours-for-west-facing-rooms/, https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/product-category/exterior-paint-palettes/, https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/ask-kylie-can-i-paint-my-north-facing-room-white-or-off-white/, https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/how-to-update-your-older-granite-countertops/, The 8 Best Benjamin Moore WHITE Paint Colours. Please let me know as we are moving forward quickly. Wow. The closest in Benjamin Moore is, If you keep the samples on their white paper, you can move them around the room, Alabaster is a soft warm, but not overly yellow white, Alabaster has an LRV of 82, so it has the most tint of the bunch, but it’s still soft and subtle. Extra White does have blue undertones though, so get a sample and check it with your lighting in the house before you choose that color. There is a bit of natural light from the window in the kitchen nook and then off the kitchen (separated by a wall w/a cut-through) there is a dining room window – but overall actual cooking/cabinet part of kitchen gets minimal light. Egret White is a white with subtle gray undertones that complemented their new flooring and granite. Great write up on WHITES! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-best-paint-colours-for-east-facing-rooms/ The white dove can look white, grey or off white depending on lighting. Hi Heather, that would be awesome, thank you! E-design Kylie M. Photo via JR Photography. It’s the perfect foil for clients who have rotating art collections!” -Vance Burke. I’m wanting a gray trim (Currently looking into mindful gray) but its a lighter color and I’m very curious to what a darker gray looks like with alabaster. This isn’t a BAD thing, just a thing to note! Any input would be greatly appreciated!! Between my husband, the sales person and you, I think that your recommendation will be my best bet to go with , Hi Tahmina, thank you! I have chosen KraftMade Bonsai (soft sage-y green uppers), honey spice maple base cabinets. We LOVE the look of Alabaster, but we are worried it will be too dingy/yellow. Hi Melissa! My husband and I are building a house and after reading your blog I think we have decided to paint the whole house Alabaster white. I had been debating between Pure White and Alabaster and narrowed it down to Pure White for my exterior trim. The rest of the house has Alabaster ceilings and Repose Gray walls. suggestion this color, & yet I am told it is very popular. I just did a Google search on HRWhite and found your blog entry. I”m confused on which white to do on my ceilings. Your site is wonderful! Patterned patinas overhead. And in the end, if you can’t get a match that you feel confident with, I’m sad to say I wouldn’t do it . When it comes to questions like yours, I actually created an Edesign business – this way I can look at photos/questionnaire and come up with ideas that work, otherwise I’m TOTALLY guessing on what things look like on your end! I would like to amp up Pure White but cut some of the reflective quality of High Reflective White. The ceiling is your tip typical off white drop ceiling panels with speckles. Our counter tops are Giallo Ornamental (beige/gray/gold) and cabinets are currently espresso. This way I can take a look at photos of your home and help you problem solve it. Much appreciated. Wow this is awesome. I usually refer personal questions to my e-design, but without seeing the space, I can still say I’d probably lean toward Pure White. I’m not sure what color to do the ceiling. Hi Bob, yes High Reflective White can work if you are looking for a white without those flashy yellow/cream or even blue tones! Hello hello, you bet it would work! Especially a great option for a white cabinet paint if your countertops are off-white/formica, or a granite that may be on the browner side! The only tricky thing is that SOME paint stores don’t carry it – I have no idea why. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. I try to give as much free info as i can on my blog posts, but if that doesn’t work, it might be time for a closer look. Thank you Kylie! My question revolves around which white color for cabinets , and for the adjoining dining nook, great room. I need to stay in the SW family. I’ve been looking at the LRV as a guide, but I do want it to be a very bright space. I wish I would’ve read this post before I went with her suggestion. .do I carry Pure White to the ceiling, built-ins, & shiplap so that the space is unified with the same white paint? Something too stark white I think could look off with the countertops which call for something a bit warmer. Can I still use Alabaster for trim and doors? Hi Sandy, if you want an all-white look, that is a GREAT way to do it, but if you DON’T – then you aren’t going to be happy. I’m worried white will look too “stark” any suggestions on off-white/cream color or do you think something else would pair better? The current trim looks like a cream color and some tends to look yellow… so I definitely do not want that. thanks for your posts. I was going to use eggshell for the agreeable gray on the walls. My question is what sheen do you suggest for the trim? The color is SW – Greek Villa. Our countertop is a “whitish/greyge” color and our backsplash is a calypso Interlocking tile in the shade of “whitish-very light grey” and our floor are dark grey. The walls and everything is white now and appear very dingy. Thanks you for all the information on SW Whites! I was just wondering why Alabaster would likely go flat in a north facing room? We have narrowed it down to either Alabaster or Pure White for our cabinets/trim/doors, but can’t decide which! Its going to be a huge job. I’m sooo scared I’m going to make the wrong decision . Thank you struggling with white Egret White paint color SW 7570 by Sherwin-Williams. Thank you! Some say that it has no undertones, rather it is a “greige”, while others see purple. Hi Jennifer, I’m a BIG fan of SW Pure White, I just did a blog post on it, you should check it out It’s lovely with REpose too for a nice clean look and it will be MUCH easier to find a backsplash to coordinate with it compared to Alabaster which is softer/warmer . Due to the number of emails I get every day, I have to pick ‘n choose which questions to answer, focusing first on the ones that have mass appeal! Hi Kylie. I am considering SW CREAMY 7012. I mean, Alabaster and Pure White are compatible, but I worry that the Pure White will make the Alabaster look a touch dingy in comparison…. The undertones in white paint can make a big difference in how it looks. Thanks!!! Will do same white for trim, ceilings and doors. I think my kids would be OK with purple walls and green polka dots Perfect, sounds like you have it all figured out – good job! Sherwin Williams has some pretty wicked whites, so the chances of finding the perfect one for you and your home are pretty good – especially when you have me in your back pocket (btw, I pinch). I am getting ready to paint ALL of my ceilings, doors and trim! Hello, I am looking to paint my bathroom Sherwin Williams anew grey, and I was wondering your thoughts on using Sherwin Williams oxford white for my ceiling and cabinets? I’m trying to bring out more of the grays in dovetail. Thank you! Do you think doing everything (ceilings, trim, walls) the same color (different sheens) throughout the house will work? In the evening, the cabinets with our lighting take on a yellowish hue at least in pictures. I just painted Gossamer Veil in my entire house. Appliances are stainless. My floors are natural (“blond”) red oak. Hi Glenda, I would lean towards Pure White as it’s a wink softer…. High Reflective White is pretty…darned…white – with only a WINK of softness. It is affordable and fun! I hope to hear from you! If I had to bank on one or the other, I would lean toward Agreeable Gray . We are looking to repaint everything. This number means that Shoji White is an off-white, but not by much and it does sit on the edge of the light range. Hi Cordie, thank you for the note1 You’ll find that there’s quite a different between those whites. https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/ Extra White is a BIT finicky as to the type of paint colours it wants to be partnered with and prefers the cooler end of things vs warm tones. It’s a pretty decent size 2 story house with siding.. I’m looking for a crisp, clean white that is bright but one that still has a little warmth and is not glaring. Thanks so much! I’m concerned that this will be a lot of white, even with a contrasting counter and backsplash. Oooo, take a look at Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, it could be much better! After my blog post re: The 8 Best Benjamin Moore White Paint Colours, I received TONS of emails and comments asking for the same thing in Sherwin Williams. Want something a bit softer? So we figured a basic palette that could go either way was safest for potential resale later. Do you have a suggestion of a slightly off white that would complement the walls, without clashing with the floors? I love all the info you give, you have been My go to for years on paint colors! Would love your opinion on this – we just purchased a house with beautiful wainscoting in the formal dining room. NowI do try to give as much helpful info on my blog, and if that doesn’t work, you might like to check out my E-design it is affordable and fun – this way I can look at photos of your space and spend some time with it! Shoji White looked dingy.. Hi Jessica, you might want to check out Incredible White for consistency… . Also, which white and sheen should we use for the trim and ceilings? You’ll notice that you’ll get a nice subtle shift from wall to cabinet to trim, just via the change in paint sheen! White added? I have rooms with all exposures. I LOVE your site….it’s perfect! Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Thank you in advance! White Flour is a warm white with yellow undertones. These undertones can be visible when the paint color is exposed to light. Sea Salt SW 6204 a light gray paint color with cool undertones. I have been staring at swatches for weeks to no avail, so any help would be much appreciated , Hi Susie! SW 7666 Fleur de Sel Interior / Exterior. Incredible White is in the yellow-red hue family. Dove white? Thank you so much! The room faces north and there is lanai which blocks the direct sun. I want a warm soft white. If it were me, I might keep my whites consistent, so that I don’t have a cool white here, a warm white there, a dingy white there. If you’ve got a contemporary or transitional style we definitely recommend giving this white a chance! I am so impressed with your color sensitivity! The kitchen transformed into Modern Farmhouse style, all while avoiding the cost of cabinet replacement. I painted my walls alabaster already. Amazing Egret White Kitchen Cabinets Outstanding The Best Off-White Neutral Paint Colours: Undertones And More Image photo source from www.kylieminteriors.ca. Wall color: colonnade grey To exemplify my point, here are rooms painted in all of the colors in this round-up: SW Alpaca (walls) SW Egret White. Ooo! Thinking of painting exterior of my house sw dovetail. We have painted repose gray in north facing kitchen eat in area and living room. True white is also a perfect accompaniment on woodwork and ceilings for any shade of off white you choose. Our living room is mostly north with some west/east windows. Wellll, it’s not a combo that I love. I want the trim and ceiling to be very white and the walls to be a tone slightly different. Considering a grey painted island (SW Cityscape) with white top, Corion or granite , with some greys in it. Cabinets, trim, doors, walls. I really love Benjamin Moores White Dove because it’s not a stark of a white. I painted my walls SW Alabaster and planned on painting my baseboards SW Extra White, which are Frazee Swiss Coffee. I found you when trying to figure out a white to paint my kitchen cabinets – you are awesome! Hi Rachel, thank you for your question! Now I’ve never done that but one thing you CAN do is ask them to add 4 ounces of white to the gallon, this can clean it up JUST slightly, while still keeping the ‘main idea of it’. Should I do the trim and wainscoting in Extra white semi gloss or reflective light semi-gloss? We are getting ready to redo our kitchen. The walls are shiplap in Alabaster (matte sheen) and the trim is Alabaster as well (semi gloss). 1. This will go on all ceilings, doors and trims as well as fireplace mantle. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint. And there are soft white likes BM White Dove, which can sometimes be a bit more liveable, whereas Pure White has a wink of softness, but not much and could be cool if you have northern light. . What are your thoughts on SW Greek Villa? We are repainting trim and kitchen cabinets and want a white backsplash. Hi Kim! ~Kylie. Thanks. Not quite off-white, but certainly getting there. Thank you for educating us all! Painting the doors and trim would be a huge expense and I’d like to avoid that. It’s for a stairway, so not he best lit area? is very dark. Hi , love your blog. You’re awesome! Navajo White is a beautiful, creamy white that is timeless and fresh. I’m looking for a white for ceilings & trim. 2. The house does not get a lot of natural night and the formal living room has very tall ceilings. Just found your blog. I try to give as much helpful free info as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t help, it might be time for a closer look, otherwise, I’m totally just guessing as to what your room REALLY looks like. To exemplify my point, here are rooms painted in all of the colors in this round-up: SW Alpaca (walls) SW Egret White. Thank you. The sales person at SW suggested to choose between Pure White and Extra White. egret white vs agreeable gray. ALL are warm grays with a soft purple undertone that can occasionally pick up a wink of green ;). Sometimes it is helpful to paint the white samples on a plain white surface (like a paper plate or piece of posterboard) so you can truly tell what the undertones are. ~Kylie. As for the front door, I actually have my E-design service for that and have the perfect package for you here! Great article! Spare White is a cool white and has a very light gray undertone. The 2 story family room faces north towards the bay and has a large palladium window. I love this color because it’s a warmer white without yellow undertones. If that doesn’t help, it might be time for me to take a closer look, which is where I’d refer you to my Edesign! The above options are whites that I refer to on a DAILY basis as they can satisfy any NUMBER of paint colours, surfaces and rooms! Your finish article is so helpful too. It all depends on countertops/flooring/tile/exposures, but maybe you want to look at a white with a BIT of colour in it??? I would like to pick something that feels really fresh, and was considering some version of white or neutral, but I’m really struggling since I won’t have a chance to swatch anything. And while it’s a shade (literally) off my MAGICAL LRV number, it still gives a great contrast with white trim. Thinking of using Alabaster white for kitchen cabinets, dark espresso island, medium/dark wood floors. I’m definitely a satin girl for trim and love matte or eggshell on the walls ;). Should we do that with Alabaster too? On the LARGE scale, Pure White will act quite similar to white, just not as crisp/clean/icy as some others. The only faucet we could find to match well was a DELTA TRINSIC in “Champagne Bronze”. But again, slightly warm. Great information on your website – Thank you! That clearly puts us in your “low contrast” white kitchen palette– which I noticed in another interesting article you wrote on white kitchens. After hurricane Irma, we are replacing our roof- and painting our house. And yes, get some wood tones in there and it will ABSOLUTELY help. Dorian Gray is a gray that’s a medium-toned color, with a slightly greige undertone. What’s a good white/off white that will corner up to agreeable grey but has bright white basboards. Our tiles are also in the creamy/beige family. Is there another white you would recommend. I took what I could from the blog info. Shoji White has an LRV of 74. The Best Benjamin Moore White Paint Colors White Heron (BM OC-57) White Heron is a cool crisp white with slight blue undertones and looks amazing with marble and cool gray finishes. Not too warm or cold with the right amount of “crispness.” Is this possible? I also like the softer approach of BM White Dove! I actually try to keep most of my focus on BM and SW colours, as there are SO many other brands at some point my brain would max out, so, unfortunately, I’m not that helpful when it comes to Behr colours! Also, I want to go with a mostly white countertop and backsplash maybe with some grey. If you’d like me to take a look, I do have an affordable E-design service though that is fun. I want to go neutral but am not sure if I should do a white or off-white. Wind's Breath has a personality of its own, so let's go find out more about this paint color in the video down below. Based on one of your articles, it’s stained more towards the red or orange/red.
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