What Kind of White Interior Paint Is Right for Your Great Room
Your great room is the grandiose centerpiece of your home. This space is meant to be expansive and versatile – a place where people can gather for conversation, drinks, snacks, meals, entertainment, and more. When designing or updating a great room, many homeowners opt for white interior paint to make the room feel larger and brighter. You don’t have to go this route, of course, but if you’re into this modern look you’ll still have to choose from a wide variety of options. After all, white paint comes in many shades, and some may be better suited for your great room than others.
With that in mind, let’s explore how to go about choosing the right white interior paint for your great room. Then, we’ll go over some of our favorite picks from Sherwin Williams’ Finest Whites & Neutrals collection.
What to Consider with White Paint
It’s easy to think of “white” as a single blank entity, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find that white tones can differ quite a bit. Consider the white of a tissue vs. that of an egg or the page of an old book – put these next to one another and you’ll already see some key differences. White paint is the same way, featuring a range of undertones such as gray, yellow, orange, and even green. Additionally, white paint (like all paint) can come in different finishes, ranging from flat to glossy and everything in between. These differences in sheen can change how the paint looks under different lighting conditions. A paint’s finish has implications for its durability, too. Generally speaking, glossier paints are tougher and easier to clean than flatter paints, but they also reveal more imperfections since they reflect more light.
You must take all of these factors into account before landing on the white paint for your great room. Otherwise, you might end up painting your room with one thing in mind before discovering that the result doesn’t match your interior painting expectations.
Sherwin Williams White Paints to Consider
At Anderson Painting, we stick with Sherwin Williams paint for our interior and exterior projects. This brand has no shortage of interior paint colors to choose from, and even its list of whites is extensive. We can’t go over all of their white varieties here, but we can discuss a handful of them that paint a clear picture of everything they have to offer.
Snowbound SW 7004
Sherwin Williams’ Snowbound is an all-around favorite for homeowners everywhere, and a solid choice for any great room. This white shade features a subtle warmth thanks to a gentle creamy undertone – and the hint of gray keeps everything in check.
AlabasterSW 7008
If you’re looking for even more warmth out of your white interior paint, consider Alabaster. This shade is even creamier than Snowbound, leaning towards a light beige.
Natural Choice SW 7011
The name of this one says it all. Natural Choice is indeed a common, highly neutral tone. A bit darker than Alabaster, it provides a nice contrast with starker whites, as well as a host of other colors.
White Flour SW 7102
White Flour adopts a subtle pink undertone but never overwhelms the eye. This is a gentle, balanced white paint option for any great room.
Antique White SW 6119
Though still considered a white shade, Antique White pushes the limit and could just as easily be dubbed a beige thanks to its orange-yellow undertones. As its name suggests, this is a solid choice for home interior painting that wants a classic, rustic feel without sacrificing modern appeal.
Finding the Right White for Your Great Room
The white options outlined above only scratch the surface of everything Sherwin Williams has to offer – not to mention the white paints featured by other leading brands. Check out their collection, here. Ultimately, the best white paint for interior walls depends on your personal preferences. If you’re not sure what you want or how it will look in your home, however, the experts at Anderson Painting are here to help. With so much experience painting homes and businesses across Raleigh, NC, we can find the perfect shade of white for your interiors.
To learn more about us and all we do, call today at 919-610-1855 or email us at info@andersonpaintingnc.com!
