Looking for the best white paint colors for your home? Start with the look you love, whether that’s creamy kitchen cabinets, bright white doors or pale walls beside darker furniture.
These 20 spaces give you plenty of ideas for narrowing down your samples.
You can keep things all white or mix in a little color.
White paint inspiration worth saving
creamy cabinets and gray tile
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous kitchen. The image labels the look White Dove, with creamy-looking cabinets beside a gray tiled backsplash.
I love the little glass-front doors on either side of the range hood.
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If this is the combination you’re after, compare your white sample directly against your countertop and backsplash.
pale paneling and brown beams
How pretty is this living room? The pale paneled walls and white sofa look so lovely beneath those dark ceiling beams.
Try a creamy white sample if you want a similar look. Keep the artwork in beige and brown shades to follow this simple palette.
white paneling and black hooks
Don’t want to go overboard with your entryway? No problem!
This white wall has tall rectangular panels and a row of black hooks. The little gray pattern on the floor is a pretty extra detail.
When comparing the best white paint colors for a space like this, hold your samples beside the flooring too.
white stairs and a brown handrail
I love this white staircase with its honey-brown handrail. The pale walls keep the entry simple while the leafy arrangement adds a little color beside the stairs.
You don’t have to paint every detail white to try this look. I’d keep that brown rail just as it is.
white ceiling and taupe walls
If you want white in your bedroom without using it on every wall, this one is for you. The ceiling and trim look brighter than the taupe walls, with white bedding bringing the color down into the room.
That detailed ceiling may just be my favorite part.
white brick fireplace
This fireplace is such a pretty starting point for a neutral living room. I love the white brick around the dark firebox and the thick brown mantel above it.
Try a round mirror with a thin frame to follow the arrangement here. A tall vase of branches gives you that extra bit of height on one side.
white porch and a beige door
The beige door and white exterior are so pretty together. Instead of adding a bright front-door color, this porch keeps the door and nearby shutter in a similar muted shade.
The tall lantern is worth saving for inspiration too. It adds a darker detail without making the whole entry feel busy.
white doors and black hardware
If you’re looking for something simple, go with white paneled doors and black hardware. The walls look slightly softer in color than the doors and trim.
I love how little decoration this hallway needs. Those golden-brown floorboards already add plenty of color.
pale molding and a chandelier
I am obsessed with the molding in this dining room. The pale walls and detailed doorway look gorgeous around the chandelier, especially with those oval-backed chairs.
Keep your table setting mostly white if you want to follow this look. A vase of white flowers is a lovely finishing touch.
white walls and blue-gray doors
Want a little color with your white walls? These blue-gray doors are such a pretty idea.
The white horizontal paneling continues beside the staircase, with brown stair treads and a matching handrail.
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Try this pairing if an entirely white entry feels a little too plain for you.
a white sloped ceiling
This bedroom may just be one of my favorites here. I love the white boards following the slope of the ceiling and the white headboard beneath them.
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The walls around the window are a deeper neutral shade. You can borrow that combination without making every surface match.
a creamy dresser with gold details
How pretty is this dresser? The creamy white finish, curved drawer fronts and ornate gold-tone handles are gorgeous together.
If you want to bring white into a room without changing the walls, a painted dresser is an idea worth considering. Keep the decorative handles if you like this more detailed look.
white rocking chairs and porch walls
This is a lovely way to go all out with white. The porch walls, ceiling, railing and rocking chairs carry the color through the whole space.
I especially love the black lanterns beside the brown door. Try tall green plants near your entry for a similar little break from all the white.
off-white walls and pale gray paneling
The two-tone wall in this nursery is so sweet. Pale gray-beige paneling sits beneath off-white walls, with a brighter white crib in front.
That’s a lovely palette to borrow for your own room. For infant sleep, keep the crib free of pillows, toys and loose bedding rather than copying the styled display.
white shelves with little pops of color
If you love displaying your favorite things, this one is for you. The white shelves hold blue-and-white pots, colorful books and little green plants.
Gold-tone drawer pulls finish the cabinets below.
You can keep the shelving simple and let your accessories bring in the color.
a mottled wall and arched shelves
This is a little different from the smooth white walls above. The pale wall has a visibly mottled finish, with a deeper beige tone inside the arched shelving.
I love the simple white ornaments against those brown shelves. Save this for the color combination rather than expecting a single flat paint color to recreate the whole finish.
white walls through connected rooms
Don’t want a different wall color in every room? This connected living area gives you a pretty alternative.
Pale walls continue past the white sofa toward the kitchen, with gray curtains and a dark round table nearby.
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Try carrying one white through adjoining spaces, then check a sample in each room before committing.
white laundry cabinets
Even the laundry room gets a pretty white moment here. The paneled cabinets have slim dark handles, with open shelves and tan baskets above the counter.
I love the little framed picture leaning against the wall. That’s a simple detail to borrow if your laundry area needs something beyond storage.
pale paneling and floral cushions
Who says a white room needs to stay completely neutral? This sunroom has pale paneled walls and white furniture mixed with pink stripes, colorful floral cushions and a tall leafy plant.
The red flowers on the chair cushion are my favorite detail. Keep your walls simple if you want to try a similar mix of patterns.
white shutters and a garden door
Last but definitely not least, we have this adorable garden shed. I love the white shutters and plank-style door against the beige siding.
The flower box beneath the window is so pretty!
Try white on the trim and door if you want this look without painting the entire shed. A simple wreath finishes it off.
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