Warm White Paint Colors to Cozy Up Your Space

By Zoe Denenberg
August 28, 2019
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 with your décor and color palette. With a trusty white wall color, you can change your space with the seasons—rotate furniture and artwork in and out as you please. But it’s important to be intentional in selecting your white shade. There is warm white, cool white, and pure white, and these basic categories will guide the feel of your room. Cool white leans towards grey, while pure white finds an even, 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 2019 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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You Can't Go Wrong With These Warm White Paint Colors

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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 master 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 Acadia White (OC-38)

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Benjamin Moore Acadia White (OC-38) (also known as Ivory White) has been around for quite a while, and we don't forsee 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)

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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. 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)

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

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

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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 Swiss Coffee (OC-45)

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

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Benjamin Moore 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 sparkles in the warmth of the beachside house's natural light.

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Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17)

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

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Farrow & Ball New White (59)

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Farrow & Ball notes that its New White (59) will "warm up any room," and we concur. The creamy shade looks sunkissed and natural.

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Sherwin-Williams Steamed Milk (SW 7554)

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Sherwin Williams Steamed Milk (SW 7554) brings cozy warmth and depth to these hallway walls. 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)

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Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (OC-967) can be used as a warm trim to accentuate beige walls or as the main event in your living room or kitchen. Hints of beige remind of sunshine streaming through the clouds.

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Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Our Idea House 2019 is 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 Linen White (OC-146)

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

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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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