Is there one that will also look good in a South Facing room too, as my entry connects to the family room that faces the south. Should I paint the walls and ceiling the same color? The walls in our home were freshly painted Thistle Gray when we moved in. Shoji White SW 7042, which is a very light greige, would be the best complement to Shiitake SW 9173 for your cabinetry. Oyster White looks creamy next to this handsome navy blue door. Shutters and door will be stained a darker oak. ~Kylie, Hello Kylie Thank you for the insight and knowledge you have been sharing with us. Heron Plume SW 6070 This cool creamy off-white can be used in any room of the home and is suitable for any style of decor. Changed my lighting to daylight bulbs throughout an open floor plan and changed trim from BM white dove to SW Alabaster then painted entry, kitchen, dining room and hallway in BM Revere Pewter lrv 55 (mixed at BM) thinking it would hold truer to a green-gray. An off white color can only be created by adding yellow. We are also repainting out kitchen cabinets, should we also paint them the same white or go with a different shade? Any suggestions? Both are balanced, light neutrals that can serve in a lot of the same decor situations. What other colors/finishes are in your kitchen? It looks lovely. Trying to tone down the Tuscan influence =), Hello there, Navajo White SW 6126 does have a lot of yellow in it. Thank you for visiting! Come on in to learn a little more about me! White Duck Vs Oyster White Oyster White is a neutral paint color that is comparatively a little darker than White Duck while offering almost the same features. Awful looking- now have to repaint. What I can tell you is the cabinets will be SW Acier grey. I want to use it in an (adult) bedroom with slanted walls and paint the walls/ceilings all the same color. See why Oyster White ends up in so many categories? The 12 Best WHOLE HOME Gray and Greige Paint Colours, Paint Colour Review of Sherwin Williams Egret White, The 8 Best WHOLE HOME Warm Neutral Paint Colours. You may want to use SW 7005 Pure White in a flat finish as that would help differentiate it a little bit from the fireplace. You would need to narrow down your color family choices. Its a soft, warm gray that can pick up a pink/purple undertone which would NOT be so hot with warmer colours like White Duck (which is fab btw). Can you give me guidance? Thank you! Also, the den area will have coffered ceilings, so a contrasting color would be nice. My floors are in the honey family and everything that I have tried reads either blue or yellow. It is a yellowy beige and its got to go. Our painter coincidentally chose Alabaster as an option. There is typical new construction moulding halfway up the wall and it is double story. However, this color is so light that under most lighting conditions, it is going to appear off-white, not greige. BUT, honey floors and kitchen cabinets (open concept living/dining/kitchen); and beautiful greenery outside (with distant ocean viewsno neighbors) are driving me crazy. Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. The ceilings are 7-1/2 ft. high. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. Ive been reading all your posts but havent seen you mention natural choice or natural ground. Learn about LRV, undertones, comparisons a. It looks so much bluer in your island than in the color swatch. Alabaster SW 7008 @thenewlywedwards. Dover White will read as a light yellow and Shoji White can read like a light tan. Hi Kylie, I picked a carpet that is very similar to drift of mist, grey with green undertones making it look greige. 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And if this is your first time to my blog the Ginger likes to hear herself talk (or type). Its betwee Sherwin Williams Extra White and Sherwin Williams Pure White. Alabaster is a popular white paint from Sherwin Williams and its in the Color ID: Nurturer collection with Oyster White. The room has one sliding glass door that is the only source of natural light, and it faces exactly southwest. We used Wider White in our new home in several rooms to complement Light French Gray which we Love!! Thank you! I really like SW Shitaki for the island. Natural Choice SW 7011 Want to learn more about the FUN side of decorating and paint colours? Natural Choice is also a bit darker with an LRV of 73, while White Duck has an LRV of 74. Painting the exterior brick on our home. Order some free sample chips from our website to determine which color will work best for you. Look at: I have a mottled brown brick front facade, dark wood front door, garage doors. Christy, I totally feel your frustration! Hi Debra! SW Ice Cube is cooler (blue undertone) and cleaner (purer/closer to mass tone of white) than SW Pearly White (see above). Its much more of a true white than Oyster White is. Cheryl. Our kitchen, dining, living is all one open area with lots of windows and facing east/west. Id appreciate any ideas! It looks great with other grays, especially darker and cooler grays than itself. Or what might be the difference there? Is aesthetic white in between? Would Alabaster be a good choice? Thanks! It looks a bit dingy to me. Thanks. Two questions: 1. Did you want a lighter color and are you keeping the trim? I hard oak flooring. We have a finished basement (almoststill a work in progress) and I am trying to freshen it up. I feel like Im unwillingly married to dull colors because of my carpet lol! Hi Dori, I would definitely stick with Pure White for the ceiling as well, for consistency with the white, otherwise, youll get some mix and match undertones! So I need a balance to balance the green, so that it doesnt look gold when the sun hits in the family room. I just dont want you to be surprised once its on your walls! The entire entry way, dinning room, living room and kitchen are all 12 feet high ceilings and all open. Really enjoy your insights. Yes, Alabaster SW 7008 would look great in your family room. White is often thought of as a simple color, but with tons of tints and tones to choose from, this classic hue proves theres more than meets the eye. Sherwin Williams Origami White is not a paint color that will work in every home as lighting, interior dcor, design layout and the type of fixed elements you have in your home will determine how this paint color will react in your home. Were rounding up our top five shades to help you find the perfect white for your next project. Westhighland White #SW7566 Oyster White is a great neutral canvas for this modern chic living room. White Duck can be a FANTASTIC exterior colour for siding, brick or other surfaces. A good comparison/alternative would be Sherwin Williams Toque White which is just a touch warmer. Alabaster SW 7008 does have a drop of yellow in it so that may not work for you either. I am usually much quicker at this but it seems to be a lot of wall space. And yes, painting the ceiling Alabaster will make your space bigger and brighter and highlight all the vertical space you have. Hi Kylie, Im actually looking for a Sherwin Williams white with a not-so-subtle purple undertone. Im considering Benjamin Moore Halo on our walls (many other whites we have tested are too sterile/stark in our home). I so enjoy your reviews, Kylie. Im looking to repaint my entire first floor. Im about to start painting my house. Sherwin Williams Moderate White: Paint Colour Review. Thank you! I have found that anything in the greyish white family looks terrible against my glazed crown molding. This home uses Oyster White and Coastal Plain to accent the natural beauty of hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. True story. 5 Tips to Choosing an Exterior Paint Colour AND DID YOU KNOW? I plan on white kitchen cabinets, darkish wood floors.I was thinking about City Loft as the wall color because I want something that is not white, but not too much color either. Fireplace is also in a satin finish. Then maybe use Mindful Gray on the walls in one or two corner rooms like the dining room and/or office. Thank you very much for your expertise ! Swiss Coffee is creamier and slightly warmer with stronger yellow and grey undertones. Id like an all house wall color for a seamless contemporary look that is not bright white. Thanks!! My walls in the living room are a Ralph Lauren Suede paint that has a goldish/saddle color. You have warm greige and cool greige paint colors. I have it in a north facing room where it almost looks like a warm beige, but in my south facing room it almost appears like a cool colorif there ever was a cool beige. Benjamin Moore's Simply White (OC-117) Simply White is possibly the most versatile of all whites. This palette works well with metal appliances and decor. Origami White SW 7636 @fabulousatanystage . Your email address will not be published. These E-books cover a wide range of topics and are sure to have you refreshing your space and rethinking how you live in your home! How about a white that is not stark and pairs well with a dark brown? Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. An off-white hue like Shoji White features warm tones that create a cozy look full of comfort. Hi I am thinking of painting my open space living/kitchen area Alabaster. Thanks for the whites education. Greek Villa #SW7551 You I have floor to ceiling windows on both north and east facing walls. Is there a search feature on your website to search your blogs? Aesthetic White, not THAT can lean a weee touch pink. In 2016, Alabaster was the Sherwin-Williams COTY and Simply White was Benjamin Moore's Top Color. Spy vs. Spy - 1961-2009The Spy vs. Spy stories were always 1 page, black and white stories devoid of any text which appeared in Mad Magazine beginning in 196. Also, I am torn on the new trend of painting trim, base, and crown the same as the wall color. Ive also toyed with the idea of BM Seashell I love White Dove Would it work? I have really enjoyed reading your blogs and have learned a lot. Thanks! Hi Chelle, There is no way to tone down the red in a cherry floor. They are both members of Benjamin Moore's off-white collection. Add your favorite black for a dramatic and sophisticated look. Let us know when you get a moment. Alabaster is too light for me, accessible beige too dark. The 3 Wicked Whites of the West When it comes to picking a white paint colour for trims, doors and cabinets, there is a fiiiiine-line between what is flexible and what is most definitely not. It is the front runner for my living/dining combination in my Montana town house with south facing windows. This one is exactly what the color states. I like SW White Heron and my husband likes Egret White (too gray with pinky undertones for me). Hi Christina! I love Creamy White and now I have a new favoriteWhite Duck or may be Aesthetic White? (Wall tile, fixtures & wood trim will be white-white.) Hello Bonnie, White Duck SW 7010 has a yellow base and can read as a yellow in some lighting, for that reason you may want to consider using Shoji White SW 7041 instead. Im installing what I thought was pure-white marble hex floor tile (to be grouted in gray), but when the tile arrived, I realized it has a warm (slightly yellowish) undertone. Decorated Life is reader-supported. and bedrooms City Loft A pastel greige, if you will. My home has travertine floors and mahogany wood cabinets and wood beams. Oyster White SW 7637 Thank you for all the useful tips when considering paint colors. What ceiling, wall and trim color would you suggest for the basement. We want to paint our above ground family room. FULL Paint Colour Review: Benjamin Moore Classic Gray. It mostly does except in the kitchen where the lighting is the brightest, it still flashes pink at certain times of the day and in the hallway and entry where there is less light RP is too muddy. I was wondering if you could comment on SW Natural Choice? I feel like Im on track with my choices. Oyster White FULL DETAILS Float into any room painted with this creamy white. Hello Cindy, take a look at Westhighland White SW 7566. We are building a new home and have decided to paint the walls in common areas Gossamer Veil Those without an eye for color will be confused when seeing the two as they look very similar. Black Fox trim brings out Oyster Whites earthy side. Creamy #SW7012 Any suggestion that you may have will be great. Weve just purchased a home that has cherry wood floors. I mean, he might save money buying it in HUGE bulk, but in the end, its you whos paying for it and I wouldnt do it Or if you have to have it, I might look at softer greige, warm gray and cool gray colours . In a home that gets ample natural light, painting Oyster White on your exterior will show more of the softer, beige side of Oyster White. Thank you!! Oyster White Shoji White has similar undertones, but is much warmer and fleshier when you see it inside. First published in 2019, awesomely updated in 2022. Something else? I was considering SW White Duck or SW Aesthetic White. Going for modern rustic ish. Even though we loved how Natural Choice looked on the brick, we ended up choosing White Duck. Im thinking Urbane Bronze for the interior doors only as it matches my counters perfectly. Alabaster SW 7008, which has a subtle warm undertone, would be the best choice to complement and unify the different colors/finishes in your space. Ive looked at Aesthetic White and Shoji White but keep coming back to Duck White. I had planned to use a barely- off-white paint with a slight pink undertone (Ben Moore Atrium White) on the walls/ceiling, but dont think thats going to look good with the yellowish undertone in floor. What would you recommend for the ceiling? Im feeling overwhelmed on colors for my kitchen. Hi Kylie! Can you recommend a similar off-white alternative? Hi Karen! 4. This is a learn-to-decorate blog, not a look-what-Kylie-can-do blog. The other open rooms have windows but they do not get direct sunlight. Why do you not recommend on cabinets? What is the inverse of aesthetic white where it is grey with a wink of beige within that LRV? For example. Or would you recommend something different than Duck White. Hi love the idea of Creamy with Pure White trim, no crown molding like your house, so for the ceiling what color?? Hello I am painting my kitchen clary sage. Consider using either Pure White SW 7005 or Extra White SW 7006 either one will pop. Oyster White Color Strip Oyster White does not technically have a color strip. The neutral base calms it down, so its more of a neutral/cream and less of a colour/yellow. Thanks for sending a note as its comments like yours that help others make up their minds too! You could also consider it a very light greige color. Any suggestions? Classic Gray favours a very (very) mild purple undertone that doesnt always show up to the party, and when it does, its quite passive. I think I want to paint the entire basement the same color, but I am really having a hard time with all the options. Warm whites can only be made by adding a drop of yellow to them. Yes, I have off-white colours on my walls, oh yes! You could use it as a base and a neutral but however, in specific conditions - this paint color appears cool and crisp. You might also like the approach of Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist, which is similar to Classic Gray but has a bit more depth and body to it. Ive also been able to see firsthand how lucky he is to have me in his life. Shes also an artist with a passion for color, and exploring the relationship between color and emotions. This would be for an exterior trim color. Pure White SW 7005 is our cleanest white without any undertones and would complement the other colors/finishes in your home beautifully. You seem to really like white duck Can you provide insight? Oyster White is a warm off-white. The existing walls are SW ivorie, which contrast nicely with the trim, but want to change the wall to whitish/beige/greige/neutral color. Hi Jessica! It is always best to look at color in your lighting. Hello Kathryn, yes, Alabaster SW 7008 is a beautiful warm white. In comparison, SW Pearly White is warmer than Ice Cube and has pink/peachy undertone. It also is very creamy like Shoji but has a neutral undertone to it, rather than the pink in Shoji. I wanted to use SW alabaster but am now leaning towards SW pure white as a whole house paint (walls, cabinets, trim, doors) Will it be to stark white? Hi Clarice, Wed like to get a better sense of your space before making a recommendation. It is likely that this will be the trim color for the inside of the house. Hello, We are painting our entire house white and have decided to go with pure white SW7005. Silver Satin is the grayest of the bunch, being a soft, slightly warm gray, but it DOES have a sneaky undertone to consider. Pearly White Vs Heron Plume With an LRV of 75, this off-white paint is beautiful and absolutely timeless! We changed our countertops to a honed black granite and our floors will be black rectified porcelain tile (resembles burnt wood). Trends are leaning warmer, away from gray, and closer to the beige end of things. I get asked about off-whites ALL the time, the most common question being, I was thinking of using this off-white paint colour, are there any sneaky undertones I should know about? You bet there are! Look at: Neutral Ground SW 7569 Since we will have quartz countertops and gray floors, I am looking for a warm white, but without yellows. Lastly, and what I am must curious about, we are considering Duck White for the majority of the first floor walls, including the foyer, kitchen, and family room. White cabinets in Kitchen and one Shiplap accent wall in Living area with a brick fireplace. Wondering if you could make a recommendation on the best exterior shade of white. Side-by-side, Oyster White looks a smidge more gray than White Duck. I bought new interior doors in the Greek Villa and want to paint the door casings and walls in the same Greek Villa. Are you an avid reader? Now, before we get into the guts n the glory, lets talk about off-whites and why they are such a bugger to choose. Get this color in a: Color Sample Paint Sample Interior Paint Exterior Paint Coordinating Colors Analytical Gray SW 7051 Brassy SW 6410 See Oyster White work in any room Living Room Kitchen Bedroom Ivory Lace #SW7013 Get your SAMPLIZE PEEL & STICK samples of Kylie Ms recommended colors. WhT would be a nice cream color for my cabinets and also what would be a good trim color . I was told that it was her go to for trim Hi Joe! I got so much going on that choosing a white, off-white, neutral is DAUNTING! Having used this colour in my brothers house (not shown above, pictures are coming soon), Ive been able to see firsthand how it shifts from a beige-greige blend (but never definitively gray or beige) into a really subdued, neutralized cream. Can you tell me which one would be a better choice that will not read yellow? https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/ Look at: My only concern is that my living room opens up to my kitchen and Im wanting the kitchen to be the lighter custom colour and the living room, the Barren Plain. would iit work to paint over this with another white? Or, starting over and trying SW Jogging Path and SW Grecian Ivory- maybe they wouldnt flash pink? We live in the Seattle area so there are many overcast days and I do not want to end up with a light gray house rather than the off-white I am hoping for. Sign up for a free Virtual Color Consultation here: https://www.sherwinwilliams.com/homeowners/color/lead-csi. This kitchen uses Oyster White for the cabinets and the soft violet tones of Exclusive Plum for the walls, in a pairing thats peaceful and feminine. We are going to paint our living area that has lots of natural light. How far into off white? This neutral shade features gray undertones that are perfect for enhancing a space where furniture and decor have primarily cool tones. What color white trim would work? We had initially settled on Benjamin Moores Barren Plain based on the recommendation of a local designer we consulted with who assisted us in selecting our new grey floors and matched it with this colour. The last designer I used (NOT Kylie) insisted that Id love Creamy on my interior doors and trim despite me not feelin it. Creamy is definitely one of my favourite warm off-white paint colours thats NOT beige or gray! Its soft, green-beige undertone make this hue both stylish and calming. White Duck is like the perfect middle between Alabaster and Shoji, in our opinion. Thats the lovely Sherwin Williams Cyberspace! Oyster White can go in a lot of directions. Thanks for all the info you share! Expansive South and North facing windows and not very sunny/bright in the main rooms. Greige is the combination of gray and beige. I have been looking everywhere but havent been able to find much. As an exterior paint color, if you have alot of exterior green follage, it could make a better white paint color than Oyster White because those warm tones will neutralize all the green. If you have a very cool tone room, Shoji White might be your better bet, because it has a bit less green in its mix to come out. colors do you suggest go together for walls and cabinets. I do not want beige or cream. Another blogger said Natural Choice could flash pink which is what I am trying to avoid. Super pretty, love it, but sometimes can pick-up an almost pinkish cast, which is why I dont refer to it as often :). I hope that helps! Moderate White is an off-white beige with a gentle orange undertone. We are new construction. SW Simply White was recommended to me by a professional for kitchen cabinets. Hi Peggy! I sampled some greiges but they just dont seem to work with my furnishings and fixed elements. Despite our home, several vehicles and my student loans, only NOW do I feel like Im adulting because why? Hi Amanda! Help! Natural Choice SW 7011 I have a lot of mahogany wood and travertine and what to lighten the house and take out some of the yellow. High Reflective White in SW Emerald paint will be used on all the trim, wainscoting, and ceilings throughout the main level. Hello Kylie! I have read so many of your posts and love them! 47K views 2 years ago Today's color review is Sherwin Williams White Duck, I'm going to show you the undertones of this paint color, why it's not off-white, and I'm going to give you three tips. Would you rather have a white with the flexibility of a 10-year-old gymnast or a white as flexible as an 80-year-old armchair aficionado? Whether its trim or the entire wall, this inviting shade adds a sense of ease. Thank you! My thought was to use Pure White on all ceilings, doors, and trim to match the cabinets. Hi Kylie, What color trim would you suggest to compliment the SW White Duck walls? Im thinking Ill paint and decorate with creamy whites. He described his colour as a true neutral with no undertones and advised they would work together. Consider painting your ceiling Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 and then match the existing white on our kitchen cabinets for your trim. The current color is a medium beige with pinkish purple undertones that does not live harmoniously with the warm wood floors and cabinetry. Oyster White lends a luminous softness to this bedroom, paired with a Mink trim.
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