Boston Designers’ Favorite White Paint

Boston designers share seven white paint colors that take their projects to the next level.

By Olivia Rassow· 1/29/2015, 6:10 p.m.

A Boston home by Charles Spada Interiors. Photo provided.

With a legion of shades to choose from that, at best, can be overwhelming, we asked Boston designers to share the white paint they rely on most often to take their projects to the next level. Here are seven trusted shades:

1. Cloud White, by Benjamin Moore

“It’s pure, like natural light, and it changes to suit the hour of the day.” –Charles Spada, Charles Spada Interiors

Cloud White, by Benjamin Moore. Photo provided.

2. Chantilly Lace, by Benjamin Moore

“If I have to do a white ceiling, I always look at Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace because it’s crisp and clean, and it works well with other colors.” –Molly McGinness, Molly McGinness Interior Design

Chantilly Lace, by Benjamin Moore. Photo provided.

3. White Dove, by Benjamin Moore

“White Dove looks bright white, but has that warm undertone that keeps it from being cold.” –Rebecca Wilson, RW Interiors

White Dove, by Benjamin Moore. Photo provided.

4. Linen White, by Benjamin Moore

“Linen White is more of an ivory, which adds depth and richness.” –Rebecca Wilson, RW Interiors

Linen White, by Benjamin Moore. Photo provided.

5. Super White, by Benjamin Moore

“The color has the perfect balance—it’s not too cold and not too yellowy. It works well with ultra-modern spaces, and also looks great when I include bare wood an other natural materials.” –Fernanda Bourlot, Simplemente Blanco