BEST WHITE PAINTS for your house interior + tips on how to choose the RIGHT COLOR

[@Healyourlife30]

Super helpful! Thank you ❤❤

[@tc123c4]

Wow, most helpful video on white paints and I have watched A LOT of them! Love your calm and cheerful presence and great tips on how pick the right paint color. And those examples of my top choices are so awesome!!! I’m leaning towards either Alabaster or Swiss Coffee. Need to get Samplize! Thank you so much for making this super informative video!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks so much for the kind comment! Yes Samplize is a lifesaver, cannot recommend them enough!

[@J1Z06]

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace matte finish . I just rolled the first coat on My bedroom walls. It is BRIGHT! I freaking love it! I'll finish it off tomorrow with another coat. The room has NEVER looked this nice. So clean, so bright.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Awe yay!! Such a great color, we recently painted our entire condo with Chantilly Lace as well!

[@J1Z06]

Isn't it great??? 😎😬🤍

[@vr6trooper]

Thanks for the RV photos. We have agreeable grey on the walls and alabaster on all our cabinets. Now we we sooo over the grey and I think we might look into alabaster for the walls too. Just hoping a matte/flat finish will help so not everything is just drowned out

[@chele4368]

Good info! I wish it was noted what colours were used in the photos you showed after the 6 colours were reviewed. Thanks 😊

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Oh good point, so sorry! Will keep this in mind for future paint color videos. *coming soon* Thanks for the feedback Michele!

[@stephanied5123]

This would be helpful for those of us with Adhd and tinie out often! I had to rewind to listen carefully each time 😂

[@vanessaanderson1961]

Agreed!😊

[@colleenkilpatrick2618]

Nice job, Ashley! You've created a very helpful and informative video on white paint selection. Thank you!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks for watching!

[@mornat4638]

Swiss coffee!

[@sbee985]

Thank you! You add all the important details we would want to ask!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucilledavis1478]

Hi thank you for your videos . I am interested in doing my whole house . I get a lot of morning sun . My floors are light maple and the woodwork is natural pine . I love the bright open feeling to make my space look larger . I am looking for a white color but not too stark . Something that would complement my wood . I also have maple kitchen cabinets . Also I have always used behr paint and if there is a color in that paint that is similar . Another question we always painted the ceiling white satin which was always different from the walls . I-would love to do the walls up to the ceiling the same color . I like that look . Does that make the room look bigger ? Also should the sheen be different. Like flat on the ceiling and satin on the walls . My home is not that big I just want to give it an illusion of being large . Thank you so much

[@IamCree]

The favorite white paint colors start at 3:28 -- in case you've watched a million of these paint intros like I have!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks for watching!

[@sunnysolly2149]

Thank you for the simple explanation ❤️❤️❤️

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahkessler2456]

I’m a sucker for White Dove and Chantilly Lace!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Awe me too! They're both so good!

[@loriann1795]

Great video! I like Swiss coffee, white dove and alabaster. What trim colors should I use for each?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

I personally love the look of painting the trim the same color white as the walls (I've done this with both White Dove & Alabaster and it looks great!). But if you'd prefer a little more contrast, Simply White by Benjamin Moore is a great color for trim.

[@ilprimopizzaandwings7574]

what if you have wainscoting in dining room... open floor plan, I have both North light and south light. Also wood shelves with Cooper industrial that affix to wall.

[@cynthiathurman3108]

Thank you for your detailed description of various white paint colors and where and why to use each. It was so helpful and you answered all of my questions.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boydguie8129]

Very nice. Thanks .

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks for watching!

[@TM-zi2ov]

This was so helpful. Thank you. My favorite is White Dove, since north facing and warm color pieces.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks! Yes, White Dove is definitely on of my favorites!

[@kathleenrutherford733]

This is absolutely the best information!! Thank you so much, saved me time and money!! I love you for sharing

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful ☺️

[@jennyb7478]

Thank you for your great, detailed explanation. I have vinyl blue tiles and faux wood blinds, good lighting. What would you recommend for wall paint? Thank you.

[@Sue8768]

Help! We are installing White Oak flooring and I want to paint our walls and trim white. Home is north facing with minimal natural light.

[@joybush9519]

Wonderfully informative. Thank you!!!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

You're so welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@aurthordunne]

What camera and lens are you using? Looks great quality.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks! It's a Fujifilm camera and Fujinon XF35mmF1.4R lens

[@dana-lg2ky]

Best instructional video ive found to pick white paint

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@pamelajones3894]

Does Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace or any of the other whites you featured come in an eggshell finish?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

You can get any paint mixed with an eggshell finish, just ask your local paint store or go to the painting section at the home improvement store and they'll get it done for ya!

[@VampguyN85]

Does north or south facing matter for an interior bathroom without any windows? It's an attached townhouse. One wall is on the garage, the other is the neighbors, the 3rd ks the bedrokm wall and the door opens to a dark hallway without any can lights. The bathroom is a mix of warm and cool. With a lot of different whites going on from white quartz, to white tile, to white high gloss flat panel cabinets. But than I threw in canary yellow penny tile and I'm painting a feature wall for the tub in ultramarine blue and yellow to remind me of my trip to Morocco.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

North or south light exposure doesn't matter as much for your example. I would just go off of the other design elements you have in the space as well as what the overall vibe is that you're going for when it comes to choosing a warmer or cooler white. When in doubt, go with a neutral white in you're unsure. I'd recommend using the peel and stick samples I linked in the description to get an accurate idea of what the colors will look like.

[@katharinedominguez]

Thanks for the info!! I really wish the paint color used was labeled on all the pictures that are shown. Some photos really stand out as the look/feeling I am going for, but I have no idea which color is being shown. Not sure if that’s possible, but it would be awesome!!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks for the feedback! Almost all of the photos are categorized with the color I'm talking about when it's shown, with exception to a few stock photos I used in the beginning and end of the video. I wish I knew those colors too! But I did credit the designer so you could look them up and find their work. Thanks so much for watching!

[@bsf.437]

Hi I am having a design dilemma😣our cabinets are painted Thunder by BM and in our open floor plan we have a TV accent wall that is BM Kendall Charcoal in the same large room. We are trying to choose a whole house white wall & trim color. We have swatches of BM Alabaster, SW Pure White, & BM Swiss Coffee on the wall trying to decide. Our floors are a beige & whitish creamy color and hardwood in the same room that are a burnt sienna type color. We get lots of natural light from north, west, and even a little south just because there are so many windows. What is your opinion on those colors? We were considering getting some other samples to try but we are not sure. Thank you in advance for your help!

[@mdpdp8931]

Please let me know if chantilly lace has a pink undertone. I would love to paint my walls this color. 😊

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Not that I know of. It has very little undertones at all. I say go for it!

[@mdpdp8931]

@@JoyfullyGrowingBlog thank you so much for answering! 💕

[@timtreadway6062]

Sick of white! Found accessible beige Sherwin-Williams! Best paint color for your walls! It's not dark or white! Perfect! 🤗

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Love that color! We just used it on our cabinets & interior doors in our condo remodel.*reveal videos coming soon!*

[@efthimios]

I was so excited to try dove wing and I’m so sad it looks like Primer unless I’m not accepting it is just off white ?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

So sorry it didn't turn out how you expected, try sampling Chantilly Lace or Alabaster and see if that gives you a better result in your space.

[@90sDRgirl]

I have white and gold bedroom furniture.which white would be best ? The room is not too big on the smaller side and I don't want it to feel icy cold. What would you recommend recommend ? Thanks :) Also it's a low ceiling.

[@angelesrios71]

Check out white opulence by Benjamin Moore.

[@shyennebahar]

Thank you!! This was so helpful!! I was literally pulling my hair out on which types of white I should paint my house. Your video definitely helped me narrow down my choices

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!!

[@stardustgirl2904]

I can't live in a white colorless box!

[@sg2664]

Wow, best paint video I’ve seen and I’ve watched a ton. I just painted my north facing condo with Wimborne White (white with just a touch of yellow undertone), but I failed to take into account the lacquered white closets (which seem cool to me) and the high gloss white kitchen cabinets (also seem cool). On the plus side, I have warm hardwood floors, some oak furniture, and other soft touches… but those darn cabinets and closets are not working with the color scheme. If i could do it all over again i would have gone with All White or Chantily Lace. Wish I had watched your video before and not after! :)

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Ah yes, I've done that before too. A cool or pure white trim can definitely make a white with warm undertones look very yellow and/or dirty. Hope you were able to find a solution that worked for you. Thanks so much for watching!

[@vincentslusser9205]

What is your opinion on Sherwin Williams, Pure White to match with light color bamboo floors? Is that a good match?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

I think so! Pure White is a pretty bright white so pairing with light floors will give your space a very light and bright vibe.

[@londalujan9706]

Awesome video! I learned so much and I finally know what sheen to use!! Thank you 😊

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Yay, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Happy painting!

[@dorisbetts3012]

Also consider the colours being reflected onto the walls from outside the windows such as the green from trees or reflected off of prominent, fixed colours in the room ( ie: large area rugs or the fireplace brick colour, if it is prominent). The amount and type of artificial light you have in the space matters also. It makes it a challenge if you have lightbulbs with different kelvins in your room ( kelvins measure the amount of yellow or blue light the bulb gives off ). Numbers in the 2000s and lower glow warmer ( like candlelight) and those in the 4000s and up cast bluer light ( more like daylight and fluorescent light as the numer rises). Bulbs in the 3000s tend to be more neutral. The lumens describe the bulb brightness. The higher the number, the stronger and brighter the light given off. Even your lampshade material can affect your wall colour. Changing out your bulbs is an easy way to make your artificial light sources work with the paint colour you have chosen if it seems off at night.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Yes, great info! Thanks!

[@nancyosullivan7625]

Swiss coffee ❤

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Such a pretty white!

[@TEXASdaughter]

I love Chantilly Lace. My floors are brown, my furniture is warm colors and I decorate with red and cream. Since Chantilly Lace is neutral will it work with my warmer colors? My second selection is Simply White.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Yes! Chantilly Lace is a bright neutral and will pair well with warm or cool features. It's sort of a chameleon in that way, one of the reasons it's so popular 👍🏻

[@mikellamaughan]

How can I find out what color is shown at 9:54, in the Colloy Home Design photo?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

I don't have that answer, I wish I did! You can look up Colloy Home Design online and find their collections. Good luck!

[@Rose-re9tn]

Love this video! Chantilly Lace and Swiss Coffee are my favorite. What color white do you recommend for an east facing room?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Ahh love both of those colors! East facing rooms will get warm light coming in during the morning hours but then have very little natural light in the afternoon and evening- I would stick with a neutral shade of white like Chantilly Lace for an Easy facing room. But if you don't mind a warmer color in the mornings, something like Swiss Coffee would do well with the little natural light later in the day. But it'll most likely look fairly yellow in the am.

[@Rose-re9tn]

@@JoyfullyGrowingBlog thanks So much for the response ! Last question Do you recommend Simply white or is it too warm for an east facing room as well .

[@stephanied5123]

I wanted a neutral white for my mostly north facing room with little to no light. I have all warm neutrals in here with plants. I got ultra pure white from behr because it has the highest reflective value over BM colours. However after painting one wall I discovered that the white although neutral tended to look blue and green especially with my plants and artificial lighting is on in the room. Is there another colour you would recommend ?

[@debiallard418]

I just happen to find you while searching on white paints.... What a great video! You covered all the elements that come into play when selecting paint, especially whites. Would you know what that paint color is at 7:44? I need something warm for a room with lots of light coming in and a south slightly SE exposure. Would this color give any odd undertones? Please and thank you

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

Would Chantilly lace work down a really long hallway that gets some indirect hits if sun? And then white dove in a great room with lots of tall windows, south facing?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

I think both of those would look good. 👍🏻

[@explaincauseidontgetit3294]

@@JoyfullyGrowingBlog well, I took a leap of faith 2 weeks ago and bought 10 gallons of Swiss coffee. So I was committed before it was ever on my walls and ceiling! Turns out, I needed an additional 10 gallons. And it’s perfect!

[@Donna-vh5ym]

Hi...new sub. Could you please tell what color was in the photo at 3:07. I'm guessing white dove. I don't like anything to pull yellow. Thanks in advance...xoxo Edit: it may be Simply white or Alabaster. That's why I'm asking...lol. I'm pulling my hair out. By the way...my couch is dark navy blue. What would you go for? Again, xoxo

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Ahhh I wish I knew the color, but unfortunately I don't have the paint color details for that photo. It does look like Alabaster to me though. And I think Alabaster or Chantilly Lace would both look great with a navy blue sofa. Thanks so much for subscribing, happy you're here!

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

Very informative! Thank you. My home is in the desert southwest and has a Mediterranean feel. Lots of natural light in the main living areas and the bedrooms either face south or east. High ceilings. We are installing a dark/medium tone bamboo flooring and are replacing kitchen cabinets so, we currently have a blank canvas, except for the wood flooring. I truly desire a restful and calming space due to high stress occupations, but really want to focus on comfort. Any suggestions for our low desert home?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Sounds great! I think I would go with Swiss Coffee. Love that color for well lit spaces 👍🏻

[@user-vb7pr4oc8d]

I really hope you had shown the name of the paint color on the screen for each space you showed

[@Yoga_with_gigi]

Do you happen to know the white that was used in the Emily Henderson photo? Thank you in advance!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Ahh I wish I did, but no. So sorry! Try to look up her work online. 👍🏻

[@nikkimania]

great video! could I kindly ask what white or off-white color would you recommend for 2 of my rooms? 1. a north west facing bedroom (one window) that will be converted into a white built in closet for filming content? 2. A south west facing bedroom, one window Thanks in advanced for your help!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Sure! If it were me, I'd go with Alabaster or Swiss Coffee for the NW room (but get peel & stick samples to test against the built ins!) and Chantilly Lace or Alabaster for SW room...depends on how warm you want it to look in there. Good luck! I linked my favorite place to get samples in the description box. Use code JOYFULLY5OFF 👍🏻

[@med4u1]

Hey Ashley new sub here. I'm having the hardest time deciding between Swiss Coffee and White Dove. I live in an apartment facing south west without too much natural light. I've played around with cooler greys in the past which all turned out very blue even Classic Grey by BM which is dubbed a warm color showed hints of blue. So far I've painted 2 walls one with Swiss Coffee and the other with White Dove. Both look great and don't think either would be a terrible choice. Swiss Coffee slightly warmer and a bit more yellow but I've only painted one wall so not sure about the overall look if I painted the entire apartment this color. I've also heard that White Dove can look green in some spaces so far not seeing much green. Ultimately, I'd like to pick the one with the most versatility as the fixed elements and furnishings may change over time. I''d like the space to feel modern and contemporary at the same time if that makes any sense, but not cold. Cozy and inviting. What would you suggest?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Hi there, happy to have you following along! With all of the info you offered I think, if it were me, I'd go with Swiss Coffee. You could even get it mixed at 75% if you're worried it may look a little too warm. But I don't think you can go wrong with either of those colors, they're both great and work well in south facing rooms- as long as there's at least some natural light. Hope that helps!

[@wetcement_]

This video is so helpful! I particularly love the little details that have a big impact such as flat for the ceilings. We are buying a new home and painting the whole interior which is a medium gray Alabaster (we think) it has really great updated wood trims and even the cabinets match, all a medium color. It also has slate floors that are prominently dark green. Do you think Alabaster would go good with those colors?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Thanks for watching! I've found Sherwin Williams Alabaster to be a very versatile white paint color. I think it would work well with what you've described.

[@annaletticks5995]

I have green cast coming in my north big window so anything in the room is muted with green and makes it really hard to match paints. Cloudy days are truer color on walls and furnishings. Very frustrating

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Ugh I get that! I'd lean towards a neutral white like Chantilly Lace or Simply White.

[@annaletticks5995]

@JoyfullyGrowingBlog I actually went with White Moderne (Behr) mixed at a Benjamin Moore using Regal Pearl/Satin finish. A tried and true beautiful paint color with a hint of red to warm it up. Should've went with that as I've used in 2 prior homes. It has yellow black white pigment added in the "recipe" and a few drops of red. Neutralizes the green cast. It's a beautiful off white on the RGB scale is almost balanced with red slightly higher. LRV on this one in the 80s i believe but still can show off the trim using a balanced white trim.

[@nichelledemille2856]

thanks

[@julg2124]

I have a home that is south facing breakfast nook . the former owners painted blue. Its dark. Do you think swiss coffee would be good. I like warm colors. I have a north facing living room with a green couch. Would swiss work or white dove in the living room. All the rooms have just on window in each room so not tons of light. Thank you so much. My goal warm and cozy.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

I can't say for certain without seeing your space. Blue and green accents will definitely play arole and those colors very greatly. But Swiss Coffee is a great warm white if you prefer warm tones. Hope that helps!

[@speskor]

Loved this breakdown of White's. I'm curious about ceiling color to go with swiss coffee in a sm N facing bdrm.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Glad you liked it! I love using the same white paint color on the walls and ceiling, but choosing a flat finish for the ceiling. if you prefer a little contrast, I think a neutral white like Chantilly Lace or maybe even Alabaster would look great next to Swiss Coffee in a north facing room.

[@marjoriecohn3868]

What's your feelings about Sherwin williams Pure White and Extra White. Those are my only choices and I can't get in beforehand. I know pure white has both black and yellow and reads more neutral but is slightly warm and extra white can read blue. I want clean and fresh but not blue and cold. Everyone seems to love Pure White. I would probably love Chantilly lace or simply white. Thanks for any feedback!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

If I had to choose between Pure White and Extra White, I'd go with Pure White. I tend to lean more toward warm whites or neutrals over the cooler whites. Hope that helps!

[@kursatosmanoglu6888]

How about beige fixed elements in a North facing room 🤔? Great video. Than you!

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

I would go with a warm white to compliment the beige elements. Warm whites also look great in North facing rooms, helps tone down the cool natural light coming in.

[@RogerAMcKay]

Hi Ashley, We are choosing paint for the rooms in our house. Could you tell me me if Benjamin Moore’s Wedding Veil (2125-70) is a warm, cool or neutral gray? I am assuming that the warm, neutral, cool qualities apply to grays as they do with whites. Our living room gets very little natural light. Thank you!

[@LavenderDaisies]

Snowbound

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Such a great white color!

[@fayejordan175]

Does it look pinkish?

[@mikeatgoogle501]

What is the color behind you? Classic Gray?

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Ahh I wish I knew! We rented a studio to film this video so I don't have any paint color details on the space. So sorry!

[@smilewith77]

Content seems good but not comfortable to listen to you due to the sound. Hope the video quality improves.

[@jorgevillacis8127]

what about the sheen? how to choose the right sheen??????????????????

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

I cover which sheens to use where starting @ 9:30 into the video.

[@tylersherman9880]

great video but too much echo. Also the video could use more cowbell.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

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[@zeeramfam]

Hello! Needing help, please? Painted our north-facing livingroom Decorator White and it's feeling too cold (was Elephant Tusk.) White Dove looks too neon yellow. Looking into Alabaster next. House exterior is shingle style in Dragon's Breath, Bright White, light bricks. Interior leans updated (very relaxed with 6 kids) British Colonial with gunstock oak flooring. Decor includes different wood/wicker tones/textures, blues, black, plants, some warm greys.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

​@@zeeramfam Hi, White Dove is one of my favorites, and it might be a good choice choice for your room! I have an article on choosing paint colors for north facing rooms, hope this helps, check it out here: joyfullygrowingblog.com/paint-colors-northern-light/

[@zeeramfam]

Thanks so much! And thanks for the kind and speedy reply! ♡

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

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[@Sarbet888]

Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams must have spent millions on an advertisement everyone suggest their product. If you decide to buy their product, you will have a hard time finding a store that carries their product, and their websites are in name only, absolutely no good.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Any paint store, or home improvement store with a paint section will be able to match colors from most major brands. This means that you can select whatever brand of paint you prefer, but get it mixed in any color you want- including all of my fav Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams colors.

[@gentlyfierce1960]

Hey Ashley, can you use talk a little slower when referring to websites, thanks. Completely missed the paint sample website.

[@JoyfullyGrowingBlog]

Noted! Thanks for the feedback. The peel & stick paint samples are from Samplize and they're linked in the description box. Hope that helps!