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Warm White Paint Colors to Cozy Up Your Space

Zoe Denenberg
By Zoe Denenberg Updated December 20, 2021
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Benjamin Moore Linen White (OC-146)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn
A fresh coat of paint can completely transform your space, and when all else fails, we'll always fall back on our trusty white hues to accent our walls. White walls keep your space sleek and elegant, allowing you lots of freedom to play with decor and color palettes. With a trusty white wall color, you can change your space with the seasons—rotate furniture and artwork in and out as you please. It's important to be intentional in selecting your white shade. White paint colors can have warm, cool, or neutral undertones, and these slight differences can guide the feel of your room. Cool whites leans gray and contemporary, while pure whites find a neutral center point. Right now, we're loving warm white. Draped in notes of ivory and hints of cream, your white walls will shine in these warm hues. And if you needed more proof, our Crane Island Idea House is full of these favorite neutrals. If you want to bring light and warmth to your space, try out one of these warm white paint colors.
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Sherwin-Williams' Westhighland White (SW 7566)

Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Coated from head to toe in Sherwin-Williams' Westhighland White (SW 7566), this cozy bedroom features pops of dark wood and a patterned canopy bed that'll make you feel right at home.

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Benjamin Moore's Acadia White (OC-38)

Benjamin Moore Acadia White (OC-38)
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Benjamin Moore's Acadia White (OC-38) (also known as Ivory White) has been around for quite a while, and we don't see it going anywhere any time soon. In this living room, Lindsay Bierman doubled down on the formula for a warmer ivory hue.

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Sherwin-Williams' Creamy (SW 7012)

Sherwin-Williams Creamy (SW 7012)
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Somewhere between cream and taupe, Sherwin-Williams' Creamy (SW 7012) brings an old-meets-new feel to our 2015 Idea House's contemporary kitchen. Rosney Co. Architects notes that cream-colored walls “infuse the kitchen’s modern design with a casual farmhouse feeling.”

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Sherwin-Williams' Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)

Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Balance out a patterned wallpaper with a neutral white paint, like Sherwin-Williams' Grecian Ivory (SW 7541), which is used on the cabinets and the trim in this laundry room.

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Farrow & Ball’s Pointing (No. 2003)

Farrow & Ball's Pointing (No. 2003)
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Not only is Farrow & Ball's Pointing (No. 2003) a great warm shade to paint your walls, but its red-based undertones make it the ideal color for whitewashing brick. Matched with exposed original beams and a grand brick fireplace, these warm white walls complement the room's stand-out features.

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Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee (OC-45)

Anna Braund White Cottage Living Room
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

We'll take our espresso with lots of milk. Swiss Coffee (OC-45) by Benjamin Moore is less harsh than a brilliant white; instead, it exudes the wistful tranquility of off-white with hints of ivory.

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Benjamin Moore's Super White (OC-152)

Benjamin Moore's Super White (OC-152)
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Frances Bailey

This family decked their entire remodeled Florida cottage out in Benjamin Moore's Super White (OC-152), and we can see why. The versatile color glows in this beachside house's natural light.

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Benjamin Moore's White Dove (OC-17)

Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

If you're looking for a regal, glistening shade, White Dove (OC-17) by Benjamin Moore is for you. A living room adorned with wooden accents will draw out the warmth of this classic color.

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Farrow & Ball's New White (59)

Farrow & Ball New White (59)
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Farrow & Ball notes that its New White (59) paint color will "warm up any room," and we agree. The pearly shade feels comfortable and inviting for a guest bedroom.

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Sherwin-Williams' Steamed Milk (SW 7554)

Sherwin-Williams Steamed Milk (SW 7554)
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Steamed Milk (SW 7554) by Sherwin-Williams brings subtle depth to this long hallway. The designer notes, “It’s important not to paint your house with a confusing riot of colors. I like to use a lot of soft, warm beiges to keep rooms coherent while giving them character.”

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Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (OC-967)

Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (OC-967)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (OC-967) can be used as a trim color to accentuate beige walls or as the main event in your living room or kitchen. A brighter white shade like this can help make a smaller space feel much larger.

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Sherwin-Williams' Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)

Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Our Crane Island Idea House was all about neutral paint colors, and the living room perfectly showcases just how far white paint can take you. The walls, trim, and bookcases are coated in Sherwin-Williams' Classic Light Buff (SW 0050), an eye-catching off-white shade accentuated by the pure white of the ceiling.

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Benjamin Moore's Linen White (OC-146)

Benjamin Moore Linen White (OC-146)
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

Designer Suzanne Kasler opted for an all-white living room to create a breezy, elegant space. The beige-tinged, off-white walls, painted Benjamin Moore's Linen White (OC-146), complements the true white beams to give the room dimension and height.

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Sherwin-Williams's Alabaster (SW 7008)

Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008)
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Barely-there beige walls—painted Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster (SW 7008)—bounce off the blushed peach tones of the ceiling. As they both derive from the same beige family, the colors cooperate to create a cohesive effect.

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Sherwin-Williams' Snowbound (SW 7004)

2021 Idea House Kitchen with White Walls and Painted Floor
Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins

The kitchen of our Kentucky Idea House was given a laid-back, traditional look with cabinetry painted Snowbound (SW 7004) by Sherwin-Williams. A butcher block countertop for the island and antique brass hardware adds more warmth to the space.

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Farrow & Ball's Clunch (No. 2009)

Ashley Gilbreath Montgomery, AL House Remodel Exterior
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Designer Ashley Gilbreath coated the brick exterior of her Montgomery, Alabama, home in Farrow & Ball's Clunch (No. 2009) to give the facade a friendly, gracious look.

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Farrow & Ball's School House White (No. 291)

Soft Coastal Color Kitchen
Credit: Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins

Off-white walls (painted Farrow & Ball's School House White, No. 291) allow punchier green cabinetry and colorful accents to pop in this Kiawah Island, South Carolina, kitchen.

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Farrow & Ball's Wimborne White (No. 239)

White living room with lattice detailed ceiling and green velvet sofa
Credit: Mary Britton Senseney; Styling by Dakota Willimon

Farrow & Ball's Wimborne White (No. 239) gives a subtle distinction to the latticework ceiling of this Savannah, Georgia, living room. Paired with a white carpet, the space feels light and airy for entertaining.

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    1 of 19 You Can't Go Wrong With These Warm White Paint Colors
    2 of 19 Sherwin-Williams' Westhighland White (SW 7566)
    3 of 19 Benjamin Moore's Acadia White (OC-38)
    4 of 19 Sherwin-Williams' Creamy (SW 7012)
    5 of 19 Sherwin-Williams' Grecian Ivory (SW 7541)
    6 of 19 Farrow & Ball’s Pointing (No. 2003)
    7 of 19 Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee (OC-45)
    8 of 19 Benjamin Moore's Super White (OC-152)
    9 of 19 Benjamin Moore's White Dove (OC-17)
    10 of 19 Farrow & Ball's New White (59)
    11 of 19 Sherwin-Williams' Steamed Milk (SW 7554)
    12 of 19 Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (OC-967)
    13 of 19 Sherwin-Williams' Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)
    14 of 19 Benjamin Moore's Linen White (OC-146)
    15 of 19 Sherwin-Williams's Alabaster (SW 7008)
    16 of 19 Sherwin-Williams' Snowbound (SW 7004)
    17 of 19 Farrow & Ball's Clunch (No. 2009)
    18 of 19 Farrow & Ball's School House White (No. 291)
    19 of 19 Farrow & Ball's Wimborne White (No. 239)

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