Selecting the right shade of white for your interior space can be surprisingly daunting. Ideally, your white will complement and enhance your flooring and interior surfaces, and contribute to the overall feel you are trying to achieve. Our design services will ensure you pick the perfect white for your space, as we have personally tried and tested these popular whites in previous projects. Let us share our top five white paints we love to incorporate throughout our clients Sunshine Coast homes.

1. Natural White

Natural White is one of the lightest of the warm whites, so it is a good, warm, milky white. It has a tint of red in it so it will throw a pink shade in certain interiors and pull out all of the warm colours in a space. Natural White has a subtle depth to it, making it a perfect complement to a Mediterranean style or a warm, organic, interior style.

We used Natural White in our Warana duplex project ‘The Dunes’. You can see more photos of this project here.

2. Dulux Antique White USA

One of the top five white paints in Australia for a reason. It is a warm, yellow based white with a rich, aged creamy feel. It is very complimentary to a traditional, classic interior style. This colour works exceptionally well in Queenslanders, charming cottages, coastal farmhouse and traditional interiors. Antique White USA feels cocooning and gives a room an inviting, nostalgic glow. It works really well with timber furniture and timber flooring. We often suggest half or quarter strength for this beautiful creamy white to pare back the intensity.

We used Antique White USA in an early project, it brought out all the beautiful warm timbers and furniture in the home.

3. Casper White Quarter

This is a clean, coastal white. Casper White Quarter is a warm white, but it has a beautiful grey base which neutralizes the yellow tint. This means effectively that is has that magical quality where it picks up both warm and cool tones in a space. It looks great with silvers and blues, but also timbers, golds and warm natural tones. Casper White Quarter is a great white that suits most interiors of the Sunshine Coast and our beautiful climate. 

Casper White Quarter was used in our Coastal Hamptons luxury apartment renovation project in Happy Valley. It is a clean, neutral white that complements both the warmer and cooler tones in a space.

4. Lexicon Quarter

Not to be confused with Lexicon full-strength! Lexicon is a cool, blue-based white that was super popular in 2016 when the trend leaned towards greys and pinks. Lexicon Quarter is much fresher and brighter than full Lexicon. It has a clean, crisp appearance, and is both brightening and softening at the same time. It is best suited to a modern or contemporary interior. 

Lexicon Quarter was used in this apartment renovation. The neutrality and simplicity works with many interior styles.

5. Snowy Mountains Quarter

Snowy Mountains Quarter is a light, neutral crisp white that works beautifully with all kinds of colour schemes. This shade is both soft and calm, with warm undertones shining through. It has a tint of black in it, making it a great choice for a house exterior.

Snowy Mountains Quarter graces the facade of Bonnie’s Coastal Farmhouse Three Birds Renovations

Our favourite white paint colours have been curated from our tried and tested experience. Fluctuating light levels, exterior garden and landscaping, surrounding interior surfaces and decor and styling can all greatly impact on the undertones of a paint colour. We work carefully with each of our clients to create a custom palette of materials and colours that perfectly complement the home in our Sunshine Coast renovation projects. Give us a call, we’d love to chat!