SW Alabaster has been the most popular SW white paint color, probably for over 10+ years. 6- Sherwin Williams Extra White - I know I've been giving a lot of love to the BM colors, but I do love Sherwin Williams too! Does Simply White look yellow? For a kitchen would you suggest satin or matte? Benjamin Moore paints are more durable, easier to apply, require fewer applications, and cost less than Sherwin-Williams paints. Any suggestions? If the undertone is close to the ground tone, the true color will appear. Thats not changing unfortunately. I am looking for an exterior white for the trim on a brick house with black shutters. And they all, including Decorators White , have the potential to shift blueish in imbalanced lighting. Dashing SW 9544 is a color in the new Emerald Designer Edition color collection. This cooler shade leans toward the neutral spectrum of whites and offers a safe go-to for home decorators who just can't decide. Thank you! Although Simply White is definitely warmer than other white paints and has a yellow undertone, it will not look entirely yellow on your wall. I would say, use the SW Extra White (or maybe Pure white) if you like Decorators white (once it's actually on the wall, you won't be able to tell much diff. Any more specific recommendations would have to take into account everything from your flooring to furniture to what kind of light your house gets so Id be shooting in the dark unfortunately. SW 7105. BM has their own tints and paint. I picked BM Linen White for the walls and as for the trim and spindles, I used the same white trim all over the house which is BM Super White. Im having a terrible time making a decision on how to tie it all together! Youre so right on how hard it is to choose whites!! Thank you! I guess this is why the root word of paint is pain. I totally agree! Needless to say they were not the same. Love that color, Thank you Kris on your helpful ideas using white paint..I almost finishing a 1300sqft guest house build 2bdrm/2bath..Im going with Sherwin Williams Pure White matte walls, satin cabinets & trim & doors..it is an open concept plan with kitchens& family room no walls..I will have GE cafe series white appliances so lots of white ..will pull in color with furnishings pillows etc..your thoughts? Is there a Sherwin Williams equivalent? Kris! What Color Should I Paint My House Exterior? If your house has this type of tile or granite (below), you should not use Simply White. In terms of whats most modern, honestly I think its either end of the extremes either matte or high gloss! Ahhh what to do. Wonderful information, Kris. This is a bright white that works well on trim if you're looking for a sharp, crisp white! Our Hall connects our living (SW Silver Strand) and kitchen (SW Rainwashed) so you can see from one room to the other. In fact, theyre considered by a lot of professionals as the best. Any advice?? White Dove is a great color that looks beautiful in most spaces I would just throw a sample of it up on your wall to make sure it doesnt go to yellowish in your home. We have just purchases a traditional capeand I need help deciding which color white to paint on most of the wallsthe house already has white trim and a white kitchen. I dont want it to be overtly blue, but just a very subtle hint indicating a blue undertone. Add to Cart. The Linen White seems quite yellow now. It turned green, and the painter had to repaint with the real Simply White. Hi, I am thinking of painting my cabinets with BM Chantilly Lace. Instead of going to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams and blankly staring at the hundreds of white paint chips, skip straight to these 8 tried and true favorites and I guarantee youll find one that will look fantastic in your space! Thank you. Can you recommend a white to go with golden oak? LRV 73. Id love to help but feel that the only way to choose outdoor paint colors well is to see samples on the house in person the same color can look very different from house to house depending on materials, surroundings, etc. What Sherwin Williams paint color is the same as Simply White? In our old house, we used BM Antique White to have a creamy look, and I am thinking of doing it again, but with all the light, would Linen White be a better choice? Hi Kris! SW 7559 Dcor White. Hi, Im stressing over having my kitchen cabinets painted. Bring life back to worn-out trim with Extra White SW 7006 or Pure White SW 7005. The color tone of it works beautifully with marble (which is also a cool toned white) so its a great choice for many bathrooms and kitchens. Buildersso is this new construction? This article comes at a good time! Semi-gloss or satin for trim? Your ceiling and walls are both Cloud White, but are they different sheens? Ill often paint the trim the same white as the walls but a different sheen (Satin or Semi Gloss) so that would likely work well for your kitchen. Thank you for sharing all of this great information. We just built our new home on the NC coast where we get lots of bright light in the upstairs rooms. Your posts are always so helpful. Windows are north facing. Its the color that I used on the shiplap walls and trim ofour master bedroom remodel that you can see more of {here}. The higher the sheen you use, the more white it will look. But it is really hard to tell. What color for the ceiling? . Great information Kris. There is no light in the hall except from the adjacent rooms. Picking the perfect white paint color for your space isnt always easy (make sure to read my post on how to choose paint colors for tips!). With pics! Get a different painter, or buy your OWN paint, and tell him to get busy. However, I recommend keeping the color choice and retailer the same when possible to reduce the risk of mismatched colors. When you compare the two white paints together, you really see the other's undertone clearly. Hi Kris, Because it is a very deep gray, it is bold, versatile and luxurious. Alabaster is just a touch warmer than White Dove by Benjamin Moore. Hope that helps! Shopping List. Also, nice trim color with co tast. It has warm, yellow undertones with a touch of gray that make it a soft white thats warm and welcoming. Room Sources: Gold quatrefoil pendant | Moroccan leather poufs | Small acrylic lamp | Chest of drawers |White linen quilt. Sorry! Im planning on having my new kitchen cabinets and trim painted in Simply White. HI, FWIW I used Pure White for my trim, Anyway here is one listing.BM to SW Kelly Bernier Listing. High Reflective White - This color is one of the whitest from Sherwin Williams with an LRV of 93 and comes off as a very "clean" white. AlabasterBenjamin Moore Simply White is an excellent color for kitchen cabinets, laundry room cabinets, or even furniture! There is very little pigment in white paint colors so just a small change can cause a big difference in how the color appears when painted on your walls. Based on your article and my samples, Id like to paint my current gray cabinets Decorators White; however, Im still searching for a white for the walls /trim/ceiling that wont compete. You need to see what they look like in your home! I love white and want to keep it white but use a warmer version of the color! I used the European look with same color base and crown. I used their Simply White for the trim in my house and White Dove for my kitchen cabinets. I have seen Simply White used time and time again and be the perfect white BUT Ive also seen it turn green I tried to use it in my own home and painted one wall but it definitely had a green tint in my space. It is a west facing room with lots of green reflecting from the outside. It is a beautiful color for interior walls, ceilings and trim, and gorgeous as a cabinet color. Your email address will not be published. I cant imagine doing that in my three bedroom, living room, dining room, two bath, small kitchen home. I agree that BM is better that SW. OC-65. LOL. Impressions on an would look best? . Brenda. Use Simply White when you want to update a room with crisp, clean and bright hard finishes. We are still ( more than one year later) in the process of rebuilding/reconstructing our home after Hurricane Michael. I'd compare it to Behr's "Ultra Pure White.". Just painted simply white and the painter thought maybe they got it wrong it looks green. Thanks!!. We were thinking of painting the ceiling all the way up with the White Dove versus Simply White. I would like to paint the shiplap which I am using as accent above fireplace and along ceiling trim the same color. Need your help I am trying to figure it out. (post includes affiliate links full disclosure statement available {here}). These prices sometimes go up when it comes to their special colors. When I designed our master bathroom remodel, I knew that I wanted white walls since theyre the perfect neutral backdrop. They said they can make. Linen White is a pretty one too I should have included it on my list! In addition to the stairway below, you can see Alabaster in action in Brittanys mudroom, hallway, master bathroom and more in her house tour {here}. 2 years ago. A beautiful example is Bree of ZDesign at Homes kitchen (her cabinets and trim are Decorators White) you can see more of this fabulous space {here}. Thank you so much! Does White Dove work for cabinets in a small kitchen with low natural light? Decorator's White Vs Ceiling Bright White Unlike other colors where the true color is pretty obvious from looking at the paint chip, whites have lots of undertones and subtle nuances that can make two colors that look similar on a paint chip look totally different once theyre painted on the wall. . In conclusion about these exteriors, my observation is that BM White Dove STAYS warm outside on the exterior, much more so than Alabaster does. wow. I hate to paint and my husband refuses to pay a pai ter! Also, Benjamin Moore paints come in more colors. Tell him you'll pay the diff in the cost for the BM Paint. It varies so much from house to house! They can color match, but I've been warned not to go that route. He gets better pricing from SW than BM. Kris, Sources: TV console (similar) | Chandelier (satin bronze) | White tasseled pillow cover | Blue linen pillow cover | Green & blue block print pillow cover | Faux fiddle leaf fig tree | Rug | Pair of floor poufs | Art prints (details in {this post} | Acrylic coffee table (similar) | Coffee table tray (28 square) | Black and white striped box (on coffee table) | Brass cricket (on coffee table) | Wood beads | Rattan chair. Check out. Floor and granite mixed in off whites and beiges and the backsplash is alabaster subway.