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White Paint Colors we Considered for our Dining Room

November 15, 2019

We’re in the beginning stages of our dining room project and today we focused on the paint for the walls. I waited until we finalized the table, chairs, rug, and other decor items before deciding on a paint color for the walls. Knowing we wanted to go with a white, I sampled 5 of the most popular white paint colors that caught my eye. Here are the 5 that we tested on our walls:

  1. Alabaster: Sherwin-Williams
  2. Simply White: Benjamin Moore
  3. Snowbound: Sherwin-Williams
  4. White Dove: Benjamin Moore
  5. Cloud White: Benjamin Moore

Paint colors can change space to space. So how these colors appear in my home, they may look different in yours. Natural light, colors already present in the room, east versus west facing room, etc. can have an effect on the paint color. So, to give you a better idea of each paint color, here are a few examples of each one where they have been used in homes.

1. Alabaster

Alabaster is a warm white and is oftentimes compared to White Dove. It’s a beautiful cream white if you’re looking for a white that isn’t too stark and wanting to add a little warmth to a space. First is a master bedroom by Brittany of Addison’s Wonderland. She actually painted the trim and the walls in Alabaster. The second image is by the very talented Jenna Sue of Jenna Sue Design. She used Alabaster throughout her entire home.

Image by Addison’s Wonderland
Image by Jenna Sue Design
2. Simply White

If you’re looking for a bright, clean white then Simply White is the white paint for you. It doesn’t have any undertones and is very crisp. It would also be great to use on the trim in your home. Sara of Life on Virginia Street painted her office in Simply White and paired it with a beautiful navy accent wall. I love how it turned out! And then there’s Studio McGee. They have used Simply White for several of their projects. I love how they’ve used it on walls and trim!

A light wood office desk, with white flowers on it, and new hardwood floors in office.
Image by Life on Virginia Street
Benjamin Moore "Simply White" || Studio McGee
Image by Mcgee and Co
3. Snowbound

Snowbound has a hint of gray undertones in some lighting. This would be a great white for you to use if you’re looking for a slightly cooler white to use in your home. In the first image, City Farmhouse has used Snowbound in their living room. They have Pure White throughout the rest of their home and thought Snowbound would pair perfectly with it. As for the second image, Lauren of Lauren Smyth Design has done an amazing job using Snowbound in this kitchen. It’s certainly a showstopper space!

Details On My White Family Room: Paint, Curtains, Art + More. Sherwin-Williams Snowbound. Abstract Black & White Art. Linen Sectional Ikea. Waterfall Table. Indigo Curtains. City Farmhouse
Image by City Farmhouse
Image by Lauren Smyth Design
4. White Dove

White Dove is a creamier white that can show a slightly yellow undertone in some lighting. It is certainly a favorite among many! Jennifer Ferrandi has used it throughout most of her home and you can see it in the first image with her beautiful entryway. You can see how stunningly creamy it is! And Pike Properties has shown us how it looks in the main living space. You can truly playoff fo White Dove with so many other colors within your decor.

Benjamin Moore White Dove with white oak and herringbone brick flooring Benjamin Moore White Dove walls and trim Benjamin Moore White Dove #BenjaminMooreWhiteDove #BenjaminMoore #WhiteDove
Image by Jennifer Ferrandi
Paint Color in all the main living areas of this home is Benjamin Moore Dove Wing with trim being Benjamin Moore White Dove #BenjaminMooreDoveWing #BenjaminMooreWhiteDove
Image by Pike Properties https://www.instagram.com/pikeproperties/
5. Cloud White

Cloud White was a close contender with Alabaster for me. They are both very similar with their creamy hue without showing other undertones. Cloud White is just a tad bit lighter than Alabaster. This color goes beautifully with just about any color palette. Cloud White on this shiplap in Most Lovely Thing’s breakfast nook has certainly caught my eye! And then the way Driven by Decor used it in her living room makes it look fresh and inviting.

Cloud White Benjamin Moore- Favorite all over white paint 1
Image by Most Lovely Things
Cloud White Benjamin Moore- Favorite all over white paint
Image by Driven by Decor

All of these whites are gorgeous whites to use in your home. We ultimately decided to go with Alabaster for our dining room. We have a lot of natural light that pours into dining room space and didn’t want a stark white. I can’t wait to show you how this paint color goes with our decor we’ve picked out. Stay tuned, my friends!

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  1. Joan says

    November 17, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    Thanks for this helpful post. Whites can be so tricky. I wanted a warmer look and went with Moderate White which is creamy. Good luck!

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