Best Paint Colors for the Whole House

Best Paint Colors for the Whole House

Are you looking for a paint color you can use throughout your home? Maybe you have a rental property that needs a fresh new wall color, or a house you’re preparing to sell. Or, maybe you just need a great neutral paint color for the main areas of your home. This video will show you 20 of the very best, designer-favorite whole house paint colors that will make your home look fantastic.

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50 Comments

  1. Jennifer Hasan on September 7, 2023 at 8:26 pm

    I was wondering if you know the colours used on wall and trim in the image introducing the white chapter of your video (the one with the couch). Looks like the trim is slightly darker. Love it and in the process of choosing colours to paint this week! Thank you!

  2. 90 Miles South Co on September 7, 2023 at 8:29 pm

    Behr have a Swiss coffee I just paint my home in that color and 2023 is Blank canvas I love this white

  3. Jhennicea Morrow on September 7, 2023 at 8:33 pm

    I live in the desert southwest and in a very open space. All corners are rounded bullnose, so the main living spaces flow into each other and are blessed with lots of natural light.
    The exterior has a Mediterranean vibe and my aim is a very comfortable transitional interior that feels very comforting after entering from 110+temperatures outside. Only permanent color is our new medium/dark bamboo flooring.
    Any thoughts? I really need ideas.

  4. Pat Magee Bangle on September 7, 2023 at 8:33 pm

    I’m a 73 yr old woman, with no experience!! Your video is soooooo helpful. We are building our dream home and have chosen Alabaster for most of the house. The house has lots of natural light, high ceilings. What do you suggest for the trim and ceiling?

  5. Dawn Shuburte on September 7, 2023 at 8:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing❤

  6. georges zurbach on September 7, 2023 at 8:37 pm

    Amazing how colors have disappeared from houses.I know those neutrals are very safe but they make the atmosphere so boring and blend.
    Interior designers seem to have lost all imagination and creativity regarding wall colors.

  7. Edward Eidinger on September 7, 2023 at 8:38 pm

    What’s a good white trim color to go with Revere pewter

  8. Agnes Turpin on September 7, 2023 at 8:39 pm

    I live in a home that is 125 years old and has chestnut woodwork and white crown molding. What would you suggest please?

  9. Cathy on September 7, 2023 at 8:40 pm

    Great video

  10. Liki Canoe on September 7, 2023 at 8:40 pm

    Thank you for talking about undertones…this really sets you apart from other color analysts I’ve watched. Great, informative video.

  11. RMC on September 7, 2023 at 8:41 pm

    BM Sugar Cookie OC-93 is a cream color that isn’t white, beige or gray. We used in the the main living areas of our home and I love it! If you chose it, be aware when when first applied it looks bright yellow. I freaked when I first saw it! Three to five days later it looked gorgeous!

  12. David F on September 7, 2023 at 8:42 pm

    I have a dark U shaped living room in my townhome. The 3 walls have no doors & windows, solid wall on all 3 three sides.
    The 4th side has the front door & a large window with blinds that are completely drawn shut.
    Carpet is off white with a beige tint. What gray or off white do you recommend for my walls ?
    Ceiling is Chantilly Lace.

    I put a classic gray sample on all 3 walls. It looks darker and dreary in my room than all the pictures I’ve seen.
    Thank you. I do use Ben Moore paint.

  13. Judy Miller on September 7, 2023 at 8:42 pm

    due to a dusty environment (dry mountain property), I’ve chosen Pashmina for trim and doors. Looking for an opinion on warm, lighter wall color: BM Natural Linen, Cedar Key, Ballet White, etc?

  14. Sergio L on September 7, 2023 at 8:42 pm

    couldn´t find the color I was looking for

  15. jman on September 7, 2023 at 8:42 pm

    No creamy colors. Either white, grey or tan

  16. Bardani Toppo on September 7, 2023 at 8:44 pm

    Nice

  17. Melanie Hamper on September 7, 2023 at 8:44 pm

    What would you suggest for a light colour to go with the old honey oak floors?

  18. Roku on September 7, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    Paper white bedroom color and silver chain – Benjamin Moore

  19. Windorb Kollie on September 7, 2023 at 8:46 pm

    I have been searching for a color that will suit my living room. This video has provided me with a perfect color. Thanks for the video

  20. Katana on September 7, 2023 at 8:48 pm

    Outstanding review!

  21. 🌹Gud2B Blessed🌹 on September 7, 2023 at 8:48 pm

    Hello Maam new to your channel. Loved your content. I know this is an older video. But I will try my question. I really like the Swiss coffee in BM. Can you recommend a similar in SW. Also will Swiss Coffee look well with black trim for livingroom deck doors? And also the Living has light wood floors.
    Lastly, would this same combination go well for your front door entry hallway and stairs?
    Thanks so much. God bless

  22. nikolay lazarchuk on September 7, 2023 at 8:49 pm

    Thank you very much for your information.Would you suggest for me trim color if I have Accessible Beige color of the wall(don’t like white color,cabinets are hazelnut color).Thank you.

  23. Cel Gibson on September 7, 2023 at 8:55 pm

    Well done

  24. Maura Ronda on September 7, 2023 at 8:56 pm

    Chantilly lace all over my apartment gives such a bright clean airy space. Love love it!!!

  25. Grace Williams on September 7, 2023 at 8:56 pm

    Hi, love ur video. if I selected one paint white paint simply white, should my door molding and my wall panel molding and coffered ceiling should have same paint? or do I have to go with another paint with different sheen?

  26. MmcQ on September 7, 2023 at 8:58 pm

    Sick of white, beige and grey

  27. Dina SF on September 7, 2023 at 8:58 pm

    I really like this video. Very helpful. I am looking for a good light blue color with a Grey undertone Or greyish blue Any suggestions? Also have you done any videos on indoors stairs railing? Thanks again

  28. grabovoi numbers"& switchworlds& subliminals on September 7, 2023 at 8:59 pm

    Thanks
    ❤❤❤❤🙏

  29. Hyesun Stuart on September 7, 2023 at 8:59 pm

    Thank you for the video! Very helpful!

  30. Lapi on September 7, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    Looking for a light colour to match light stone grey cabinets

  31. Cha Cha on September 7, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    Whenever I see a complete white interior I always think I’m in hospital, airport or cemetery.

  32. Aarika Rodriguez on September 7, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    What color is the wall behind you?? I like that color

  33. Kimberley Walsh on September 7, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    Would you use a stock white ceiling and trim paint if using an alabaster or Swiss coffee on the walls?

  34. CarmellaNYC on September 7, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    I’m planning on painting my kitchen cabinets SW colonnade gray what color wall and trim would you suggest, I only have 98 inch high ceilings so maybe the trim and wall color the same?

  35. shihab fujairah on September 7, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    👍🏻

  36. Denise1931 on September 7, 2023 at 9:03 pm

    Can you do a video of popular coastal colors?

  37. Lucy on September 7, 2023 at 9:05 pm

    Wonderful video! I have the Samsung Tuscan appliances with tan Mahal cabinets and I’m having a hard time deciding what color to paint our cabinets.

  38. stardustgirl on September 7, 2023 at 9:06 pm

    BEIGE, is like living in a Bowl of oatmeal! 🤢🤮

  39. Sathish Kumar on September 7, 2023 at 9:06 pm

    👍🏻

  40. Silvia Flores on September 7, 2023 at 9:09 pm

    👌

  41. Marta on September 7, 2023 at 9:10 pm

    ugh and yuck…gray, gray, and beige.

  42. Christine Oskirko on September 7, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    I have chantilly lace in my living dining area and I love the chalkiness of it and the purity.

  43. Joanne Conrad on September 7, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    nice job!

  44. Wonderland_7 on September 7, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    Thank you, this was exactly what I was looking for ❤

  45. CreateWithConfidence on September 7, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    I live in Colorado too. Our east-west exposures make it easy to be happy with one color choice when one room has a predominant exposure. But picking a color now for a longer room with equal east west windows is challenging.

  46. dj Khan on September 7, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    Which colour should I use in a guest room . It’s a small room. Which brown or grey colour

  47. Rebecca Redhead on September 7, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    Really helpful, thank you 😊

  48. Percy Maselo on September 7, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    Where do I get all this paints

  49. Lauren Romero on September 7, 2023 at 9:24 pm

    What’s a comparable color from Sherman Williams that is exactly like Chantilly Lace ?

  50. Titu NHELZ on September 7, 2023 at 9:25 pm

    Should it be glossy or flat?

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