White is a popular color to paint homes, but even more, than just plain white is Sherwin Williams Alabaster White. This color looks great as an exterior paint as well as an interior.
It's been a trending farmhouse paint color for several years and doesn't look like the trend is fading. We're looking forward to showing you all of the places that you can use Alabaster white paint around your home.
Sherwin Williams Alabaster White paint color looks great on walls, but also on cabinetry and shiplap. The Alabaster white paint brightens a room. The exterior of your house will pop if you choose Sherwin Williams Alabaster as your primary paint color.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS ALABASTER WHITE
Are you ready to dive into the perfect white paint color for your home? Sherwin Williams has nailed it with its Alabaster White paint color.
ALABASTER ON KITCHEN CABINETS
Recently I worked on a design plan where the cabinets are Alabaster and the island is Distance by Sherwin Williams.
Alabaster is a fantastic white for cabinets because it has that warm undertone so you get a bright white with it being blinding.
In this design plan is a collection of paint colors in the Modern Farmhouse style. If you are struggling to pick a paint color check out this whole paint palette in my Etsy shop.
ALABASTER WHITE ON A HOMESTEAD
Allison, over at Hester's Homestead, has a lovely home with a wrap-around porch. Alabaster White looks stunning on the exterior of her home.
If you hop over to her Instagram, you'll notice that she not only chose Sherwin Williams Alabaster White outside her home, but she also painted the inside of her home this color.
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SHERWIN WILLIAMS ALABASTER WHITE ON A FARMHOUSE
Natural wood columns pop on Darci's, from Our Farmhouse Fixer Upper, home.
Alabaster white is a neutral color and makes a huge statement when you see it on the exterior of a home.
ENTRYWAY PAINTED ALABASTER WHITE
Bethany's, at Beside The Mulberry Tree, entryway is another example of Alabaster White and how it stands out with the texture of natural wood.
Her front door and beams create the look of a farmhouse perfectly.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS ALABASTER PAINTED ON A SHIPLAP WALL
This is a great example of how Alabaster White can be painted on more than just stucco or drywall.
Mindy, at McPeters Farmhouse, used the paint on her shiplap covered walls. It is a breathtaking look.
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ALABASTER WHITE ON A FIREPLACE
The neutral of Sherwin Williams Alabaster White paint looks great around Tina's, from Everyday With Tinaray, fireplace.
See what a homey color this is. Her furry friend seems to approve as well.
ALABASTER WHITE ON KITCHEN CABINETRY
Lyndsey, over at The Highland Home, gave her kitchen a makeover.
She chose to use Sherwin Williams paint. Alabaster White for her cabinetry and Agreeable Gray for the walls.
If you're interested in other popular Sherwin Williams paint colors, hop over to our post where we share many options.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS ALABASTER WHITE IN THE KITCHEN
This farmhouse kitchen has so many rustic touches of repurposed wood and metal. The white paint gives it a fresh pop that makes for a great accent.
Brandy, from The Marathon Mom, walks you through her farmhouse over on her Instagram page and it's gorgeous.
AN ALABASTER WHITE KITCHEN
Navy goes perfectly with Alabaster White. The wooden textures also make for great statement pieces in Gloria & Trent's, at Brick & Batter, kitchen.
ALABASTER WHITE ON A PANTRY & HALLWAY
Kristin, from Revival Home Designs, painted her pantry and hallway area with Sherwin Williams Alabaster White. It is a perfect farmhouse color and can be accented in so many ways.
SHERWIN WILLIAM ALABASTER PAINT IN A FARMHOUSE BATHROOM
In Megan's, from Keeping Up With The Jones Ranch, bathroom she married the paint colors of Silver Strand and Alabaster White.
This farmhouse bathroom turned out amazing. The clawfoot bathtub is the show-stealer, but there are so many great details.
ALABASTER WHITE IN A SMALL BATHROOM
Another great application of SW7008 is in this small bathroom I redesigned. This is a guest bathroom and a bathroom for two little girls. The warm white color helped keep the space light and airy and made it feel larger.
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CONCLUSION
We hope you are as smitten with the color Alabaster White as we are. There's no room that can't be perked up by adding this paint color. For more examples of alabaster check out Sherwin Williams neutral colors.
If you love this color, but want to add more farmhouse paint colors to your home, hop over to our post that gives so many great trendy options.
Happy Decorating!
Any suggestions on what color white to paint trim/ doors when using Alabaster?
I like to use the same white as the walls if I am leaning towards white trim.
I am painting my ranch home in SW Light French Gray with alabaster trim and thinking of a navy door
That sounds beautiful!!
Although I have not tried this, I am told that Sherwin Williams is able to tint your trim paint with 1/2 of the tint in regular Alabaster and it looks amazing. Same color, only brighter!
Thanks for the tip! That sounds beautiful!
Hi Linda.
In your opinion, could I use SW alabaster in a kitchen next to SW pure white cabinets and trim? I’m afraid if I do pure white on walls with different sheen that it will look sterile. I’m trying to stay away from Greys. Thanks in advance!
Kelly
Hi Kelly! That is a very good question. If I want white walls and cabinets I go with the same white and the same sheen. What is your cabinet sheen? If it is satin I would do the same color in satin. I hope this helps!
Love this post. What color would you suggest for a trim color and door color (exterior is being is being painted Alabaster) *leaning towards Wythe blue from BM for door, but open for suggestions with turquoise hint
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
-Theresa
Good questions! If I was painting my house Alabaster I would do the trim the same color. For the door, I think Wythe Blue would be beautiful if you go with all white trim. My door is Wythe Blue but I had it mixed at Sherwin Williams. It is a little less bright as it appears in the photos on my blog. Here is a post where you can see a photo of my door on the front porch. https://lifeonsummerhill.com/wheat-wreath-diy/
But black windows look fabulous on an all-white house too. If I was painting my windows black I would consider a soft black like Iron Ore or Peppercorn. If I painted my windows black I would do the door the same color or a lighter tone stain. My friend Jenny on Instagram has a white house with black windows. Here is an example of her house. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnF6QeH-s7/
I hope this helps! Good luck!
Hi,
We are leaning towards alabaster for walls in basement. What color would you do a barn door? Our floors will be rustic brown. Thank you!
The first thought that came to mind is a black color like Peppercorn or Iron ore but if you are trying to brighten up your basement I would go with Alabaster.
I’ve been researching Alabaster in anticipation of a kitchen Reno which would I Clyde painting our cabinetry….
Do you think Alabaster cabinetry pairs well with Ceasarstone Statuario Nuova quarts countertops…. or perhaps Calacatta Gold (Eternal)?
Thanks… love your pics!!!
I am not familiar with the countertop but Alabaster is a great white that matches just about everything. When I am planning a space I look for rooms with the colors I am considering. Try looking up white kitchen cabinets and the countertop name. This will help you see how it will look in your home. I hope this helps!
If you were painting your exterior alabaster, what color should the trim be? The same? Or a different white shade? I used to cringe mixing whites, but I see it’s an accepted thing. Please help if you can!
I would use the same white – Alabaster unless you are using a different color altogether. But if you want your trim and walls to be white I would use the same white.
Thanks.
So if I use Albaster on walls what should I paint ceiling? Would like a white also- thanks! Julie
Your ceiling color appears darker than it does on a paint chip. Hold the paint chip up over your head to see what I mean. But that wouldn’t stop me from using Alabaster on the ceiling. I would also consider Ceiling Bright White. It is a brighter white but when on a ceiling it will look a tiny bit darker.
Hi I’m thinking of doing alabaster in an entrance and hallway next to conservative grey in the kitchen. Do you think that would go or would it pull a yellow tone?
Whites can pick up other colors close by but Alabaster is a clean white color so unless it is next to a yellow or warm undertone then it should not real as a yellow. Another factor to consider is your lighting. If you have warm light bulbs in the entrance or hallway that may cause a yellow tone. I hope this helps! Good luck with your paint project.
I am painting my exterior stucco alabaster. I have large trim and brand new white vynil windows. I always heard trim should match the white of the windows. IF that is the case my trim would be High reflective white with alabaster body. Would that be something you think would look good?
I recommend to my clients to not use two different white paint colors. If you want your trim and how to be white I would do the Alabaster. If you want your trim to be a different color look at a light neutral color like tan or contrasting color. I hope this helps.
I can’t tell how this is different than plain white.
That is a good question. When looking at white colors hold them next to each other in natural light to see the undertones. If you hold Alabaster next to Extra White it will show you that it has a slight warm undertone. I hope this helps.
If using Alabaster on my home exterior, body and trim, should it all be the same sheen? Also what black and sheen for the front door? One more question, the interior…we have a lot of creams, is it ok to go with Natural Choice interior if usuing Alabaster exterior?
Hi Kim! These are all good questions. Let’s start with the first one, which is the sheen for your exterior. I would do the same sheen on my exterior siding and trim. The next question is a black recommendation for your front door. If you want a true black/black, then look at Tricorn Black, but if you want a softer cool charcoal black, look at Iron Ore. The sheen for the black depends on your style. Look at eggshell or satin if you are a farmhouse or cottage. If your home is more traditional, consider a semigloss. Last, as far as your interior, I think Natural Choice is good. I hope this helps and good luck on your home improvement projects!