Homes & Gardens: How Designers Decorate with Benjamin Moore’s White Dove

A clean and classic bestselling white paint.

Benjamin Moore's top-selling shade White Dove is a favorite among designers for its warm undertones and design versatility.

Featured in Homes & Gardens | Article by Abby Wilson

Image credit: Jake Shea / Becky Shea Design; Benjamin Moore; Indigo Pruitt Design Studio

Picking out a white paint shade might seem simple, but quite a bit goes into the decision. From undertones to color pairings, the choice can't be made in isolation. And while you can have your hand at swatches, sometimes it's best to take advice from the experts.

Interior designers love White Dove, one of Benjamin Moore's best-selling colors, for its adaptive nature and warm undertones. Here's how eight experts suggest employing the white paint – its uses range from background hue to cabinetry, and beyond.

Channel its Undertones

'White Dove is the perfect neutral white paint color – it is warm without ever appearing yellow, it has a hint of gray without being cool,' says Trish Knight, interior designer and co-founder of Vancouver-based Knight Varga Interiors.

Because of the versatility lent to the warm white paint by its complex undertones, Trish says White Dove works beautifully alongside a wide range of decor styles, from traditional to contemporary, to everything in between. She adds that the 'classic' works well when paired with cabinetry, walls, trim and doors. Layer it alongside shades that share warm undertones for the best overall result.

White Dove has become a go-to shade for designers and homeowners alike, and it's clear to see why – with a clean, fresh base and welcoming background hues, it's fit for any design style, and any room of the house. Here's how to bring the shade into your own home.