Sherwin Williams Snowbound 7004 in Real Spaces

SW Snowbound is an extremely popular neutral white paint color. Read on for details about SW 7004 and to see pictures of it in real spaces!

sw snowbound painted walls with wood and white kitchen cabinets

White paint is such a wonderful, versatile backdrop for any home. It brightens and cheers a room while letting the furniture, artwork, and occupants be the stars of the show… And Sherwin Williams Snowbound is one of the most beautiful white paint colors.

There is nothing quite like trying to visualize a 2″ square color card in a full room or home, though, which is why I believe in exploring paint colors in real spaces as much possible. So today I thought I’d continue the paint color reviews with some real-life images of Sherwin Williams Snowbound SW 7004 in various spaces.

SW 7004 Snowbound Paint Color

I want to start by talking about the paint: its make up, its undertones, its strengths… Then we’ll get more specific about how to use it in real spaces. Note: all the images you see in the post are actually painted with SW 7004.

The Perfect Bright white

Disclaimer: I always recommend testing colors in the actual space where you intend to use them. Even after doing this job for years, I still bring paint samples into each space and watch them at different times of day before making a decision. So while Snowbound is an incredibly strong option, remember that you’ll want to consider your own space and these factors before deciding for sure.

That said, Snowbound is a beautiful, crisp, bright white paint. With any color, it is important to consider its undertones to know how the paint color may change depending on lighting conditions and color pairings. And this is especially true of white paints.

wide plank oak floors with ceiling beams and black fans

SW SNOWBOUND Undertones

Undertones are simply the colors that can appear in certain lights or when next to other colors. While Snowbound may look white at first glance, if you place it next to a true white, you will notice that it has some gray undertones.

As a soft white, Snowbound actually leans neither blue nor yellow, but more of a true light gray or even a tiny hint of greige (though not a very warm one), which means that it can often reflect the tones around it. It can read as crisp white without feeling too cold. It even has a touch of red undertones, which in certain circumstances can give the slightest pink hue to a space.

You can see here that next to warm wood cabinets and Carrara marble, the walls look crisp and bright, but not as white as the Sherwin Williams Extra White trim around the French doors.

white oak wood floors with natural wood cabinets | Maison de Pax

But here, at a different time of day, against the rich brown wood beams and warm fireplace in this living room (and with tons of natural light), the color looks a little softer and even reflects a bit of the warmth of the floors.

Evening light, in particular, can warm up this color, while midday will leave it looking more like a bright, clean white.

Sheen

While we’re on the subject of wall paint, a common question I receive is what sheen should you use for wall paint? Generally speaking, flat (sometimes called matte) or eggshell are the best sheens for ceilings and interior walls.

Flat or matte paint will give you a soft, subtle color and will hide faults in the wall texture; unfortunately, though, flat paint is generally not very easy to clean. Eggshell is a bit shinier than flat, which shows more texture on your walls, but it is more wipeable than flat paint and a better option for a house with kids or pets who might make a mess. It is also a better option for moist areas like kitchens or bathrooms. You can even use satin on walls for better durability and ease of cleaning.

Light Reflective Value

The Light Reflective Value or LRV of any paint is a number assigned based on how much light the color reflects, with 0 being absolute black and 100 being pure white. The higher the number, the more light is reflected. Snowbound has an LRV of 83.

For the record, no actual paint has an LRV of 100. Sherwin Williams High Reflective White (which is one of the brightest paint whites you can get) is 93. Pretty much anything 80 or above is considered white, and “off whites” can hover from ~70-80.

Snowbound’s LRV of 83 is reflective enough to be a true white while soft enough not to feel stark, even if your style is a bit more traditional or subdued.

floor to ceiling natural wood cabinets pantry

How to test Paint Colors

As I said, testing your paint shade in your actual space, especially with whites, is so important. I’ve never had a problem with paint swatches all over my walls, but I realize that’s sometimes inconvenient. And due to challenges in getting paint samples these days, I am excited to share a better option.

Samplize will send you a reusable peel and stick sheet made with real paint. It allows you to move the sample around in the room to catch the different lights. I hope you find this tool as helpful as I have!

Get your peel and stick paint samples here.

Similar Colors to SNOWBOUND

Speaking of style, how does Snowbound fit with typical decorating styles? And how does it compare to other popular paint colors?

Sherwin Williams SNOWBOUND VS ALABASTER

Sherwin Williams Snowbound vs SW Alabaster paint review

Sometimes things are best understood by comparison, and Snowbound SW 7004 vs Alabaster SW 7008 is a perfect example. With LRVs of 83 and 82, respectively, both are soft but true whites (as opposed to “off-white paint colors”).

Both also have greige undertones, though Alabaster’s is much warmer than Snowbound’s. You might even say that Alabaster has a beige undertone. If you place them beside one another, Alabaster looks creamy, while Snowbound looks gray.

Typically speaking, Alabaster is a perfect backdrop for a more traditional home with a warmer aesthetic, while Snowbound is a bit more crisp and modern.

SNOWBOUND VS EXTRA WHITE

SW Snowmound v SW Extra White

On the other end of the spectrum, Extra White SW 7006 is cooler and brighter than Snowbound. When you place Snowbound, with its LRV of 83, beside Extra White, with an LRV of 86, Snowbound does look more subdued. It also brings out the tiny hint of warm greige in Snowbound, making Extra White look almost blue by comparison.

Other similar bright, cool whites include Chantilly Lace and Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore. Both of these are brighter and cooler – and therefore have a more clean, stark look – than Snowbound.

SNOWBOUND VS PURE WHITE

SW Snowbound 7004 vs SW Pure White 7005

Probably the most similar color to Sherwin Williams Snowbound is SW Pure White. With an LRV of 84, Pure White has just a touch of warm gray undertones and looks like a soft yet crisp white overall. While similar, Pure White is a bit brighter and warmer than Snowbound.

Speaking of brighter and warmer, Benjamin Moore’s Simply White is quite a bit brighter and warmer than both SW Snowbound and SW Pure White. If Snowbound seems too gray or dull in your space, Simply White might be a better option.

What TRIM COLORS Go with SNOWBOUND

Knowing how to pair any wall color with trim colors is important. All those things we mentioned about undertones become super important when pairing wall colors with trim colors.

What colors to pair with SW Snowbound

Snowbound with White Trim

It’s important to avoid antique white trim with Snowbound walls. This will make the trim look dirty and the walls look dingy. Instead, you want to pair Snowbound with a crisp, bright white trim color.

In the huge remodel we just did for my parents, the trim work is extra white – straight out of the can off the shelf, completely untinted. And Snowbound pairs beautifully.

It also pairs well with the kitchen cabinets, which are Dove White by Kraftmaid (the same ones we put in our ranch kitchen). Dove White has some cool gray tones to it, but fortunately, its cooler color doesn’t harm the Snowbound undertones.

floor to ceiling decorative cabinet in kitchen

SNOWBOUND with Colored Trim

Another beautiful option with Snowbound is to pair the crisp, soft white walls with colored trim or doors in coordinating colors.

sherwin williams snowbound walls and ceilings

We used SW Iron Ore for the French doors, stairs, and front door sidelights in this project, and the Snowbound offers the perfect backdrop. I also think it could be beautiful with navy blue or warm gray trim, doors, and windows.

More Interior and Exterior Paint Color Ideas

If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out these other paint color posts:

Overall, I think Sherwin Williams Snowbound is one of the best white paint color options. And if you think you might agree, be sure to pin this for your next makeover!

SW Snowbound in real spaces!

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152 Comments

  1. Thank you for the helpful insight! It’s amazing how many different whites there are and how they can change in rooms with low/high light. I have to say that I am soooo in love with your cabinets! The wood is amazing!!! Is it hickory??

      1. We just ordered our cabinets this weekend and they are rustic maple with husk suede stain. I am hoping and praying that they turn out like yours. I would be in heaven if they did. I’m in love with your cabinets. I want all the really knotty character of yours. Fingers crossed. We’re doing dove white uppers. I was thinking eggshell or flat snowbound walls and something a bit whiter on trim in satin sheen. Also, we’re doing a white subway/hexagon backsplash. Do you think that sounds good?

  2. We love our snowbound walls! So much so, we used it also on all the trim but changed the finish to gloss. It’s perfectly subtle of a change. I will say, this paint doesn’t dry well if its painted on a flat horizontal surface. We love the color and our white oak floor color plays very well with Snowbound. We are painting our exterior next week, also white but we chose Broken White for exterior.

  3. Thank you, Rachel. I used Alabaster at our home in Texas and I love it, but when I put some on the wall here at our home in Florida, it looked totally different. I think the pool and greenery outside my window reflect inside, making it difficult to know which white will work. Maybe I will sample Snowbound next.

    1. Isn’t it fascinating how different spaces affect colors? Especially whites… I hope you are able to find the perfect shade for your new house!

    2. Painted my accent wall around fireplace with SW Network Gray. Thinking of SW Snowbound for remaining walls and Extra White (gloss) for trim. Any suggestions?

  4. What a fabulous post! I love the discussion of the whtes and the comparisons. Also the reflective value scale. That is a concept that is a little hard for me to grasp, but I think I get it.
    Another thing that I sometimes hear mentioned, that you did not bring up in this post, was the issues that come up with, say, a north versus a south facing room. It’s hard for me to understand how that could change how I color looks in a room.
    Again, thank you for such an interesting discussion. I hope you will do this more often with other colors.
    Ps- as an aside, you mentioned the color Alabaster. I am always surprised when I hear people love it – I tried it once in a space and it turned greenish. Since I’m the only one that’s ever mentioned that, I almost wonder if my paint was mismixed! Ah, the trials of picking paints! 🙂

    1. Thank you, Shelley! I actually just had another reader leave a comment about Alabaster pulling green… so you’re not alone! But I hear you on colors; even a slightly different mix or sheen can affect the overall shades, especially with whites. And you’re right, the cardinal direction of a room (and whether it has light only from one side or more than one) can definitely affect colors! Maybe I’ll need to write a separate post on that. In the meantime, there’s some mention of it in this post on my favorite whites. I hope this helps!

    2. I just read your post of Your Favorite Whites, that you referred me to. I know how I had missed it! Love your writing style: cozy and friendly enough to feel like a favorite neighbor, but specific and technical enough to feel like one is getting sound advice!
      Thank you!

      1. Hi Shelley! What an honor to be described that way as a writer. I want to be practical but also inspiring! Glad it helped you choose the right paint color.

    3. Hi am loving this blog post! Quick question in these photos did you do the ceiling and the walls in sw snowbound eggshell and then the trim and baseboards in sw pure white and what gloss did you use for the trim and base? Thanks!

  5. I am a big fan of SnowBound. My entire first floor is painted that color.
    Can you please tell me the details on your ceiling fan? Thanks in advance.

    1. Great question! We actually used Snowbound on the ceiling, as well. It’s such a wonderful, crisp, neutral white. But a flat untinted white would be great, as well.

  6. Many thanks for the positive review of Snowbound. I was introduced to the color at a Sherwin Williams store today. I plan on using the color on all surfaces (ceiling-walls-trim). Am I correct, when using this color, you like 7006 for the cabinetry? For a galley kitchen, would you do the wall/base cabinets this same color. Again, many thanks.

    1. You’re welcome! You have several options with Snowbound walls when it comes to white cabinetry. You can do Snowbound in a different sheen (satin or semigloss, while walls are flat or eggshell), you can use a slightly brighter white like 7005, or you can go extra bright white with 7006. 7006 will be the coolest/starkest color choice of the three, but if you like crisp and clean, then it’s a great option. The main thing you don’t want to do is something warmer like Alabaster, as it will make your cabinets look dingy by comparison to the Snowbound. As always, I encourage holding up the color in the space to make your final decision if you can since light can affect whites so much. I hope this helps!

      1. Rachel

        Many thanks your prompt response. Its refreshing to see that people still care about helping others! You are a true professional! Again, thank you.

  7. This is a wonderful article and your home is beautiful. I am curious how you think Snowbound would look with golden/honey oak trim, especially in a south facing room with moderate light. My home is a typical early 2000s suburban home. The trim is golden/honey oak and the doors are white. Thank you.

    1. Hi Barb, my parents have a lot of wood tones in their home with Snowbound, but as always, I’d recommend getting a sample and seeing how you like it in your space.

    2. Hi !
      Thanks for all this info !!
      My trim is snowbound, it looks nothing but crisp white to me ! I’m curious to know your thoughts on kitchen cabinets with snowbound trim? I’m not keen to paint all my walls white looking for a warmer grey/beige color have you any suggestions that might go with the trim?
      TIA

      1. Are you asking about a cabinet paint color or color for the walls? While I always suggest trying out colors, I love Agreeable Gray, but if you want something a bit more beige, Accessible Beige is being used more now.

  8. Found this article at a perfect time! I painted my kitchen cabinets snowboard, however, now I’m struggling to pick a white for the ceiling/ trim and surrounding interior walls. Would you go with snowbound on the kitchen walls as well? Or a complimentary white? Any suggestions?

  9. Hi there! We just had our trim and doors painted in Snowbound and they look great! What would you recommend as a wall color that is slightly darker? We currently have SW Aesthetic White and it looks very creamy (too yellow) next to Snowbound. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

    1. I’d take a look at the card that Snowbound came from and play with those colors, like Toque white or Eider White.

  10. Hi Rachel! This article has been so informative! I’m currently stuck and wondered if you can offer some advice:) My ceilings, trim, baseboards and doors in my house are all SW Pure White which I love! We are remodeling our kitchen and I’m wondering what color of white to have our kitchen cabinets painted? I was wanting Snowbound since it seems to match well with our Cambria quartz countertops we’re having put in, but should I just paint them the same Pure White?? They go right up to the ceiling, so I wasn’t sure if you’ll see a huge contrast with the Snowbound cabinets next to the Pure White ceiling:) Thank you for any suggestions!!

    1. Hi Tiffany!

      There won’t be a huge contrast, but I do think those colors look lovely together! As always, I recommend trying the color before you commit.

  11. Hi Rachel,

    I love your post and all of these tips you included, you are an amazing interior designer! I’m moving to an old house but need your recommendations 🙂 I ordered Snowbound, Pure White, and Extra White sample from Samplize. I adore the Snowbound and Extra White, I thought the Pure White has a bit of yellow I’m not too keen on.

    Wall – Snowbound 7004 – I don’t like shiny walls, would an eggshell do? Or what finish do you recommend?

    Baseboard, door trims, doors, cabinets, white risers for staircase, – Should I do Snowbound Semi-Gloss or Extra White 7006 in semi gloss or another finish if I expect to clean them often? I have cats who adore their dusty litter 🙂

    Thank you for your help!!

  12. Hi Rachel!
    This review of snowbound has been beyond helpful! We will definitely we using it on our walls. I’m torn about what color to use for the trim: extra white vs highly reflective white. I like how highly reflective white shows off how grey-beige snowbound is but worry it is too much? While extra white is more subtle color difference than snowbound, I worry it won’t show off the trim enough? Any suggestions?

    1. I don’t think you can go wrong with either. I would suggest trying both in your space and seeing how you like it. Highly reflective white can be pretty stark on trim and doors, but as you said, it would definitely give you more contrast to your Snowbound walls. 🙂

  13. Such helpful commentary on white paint…thank you!
    Would you suggest Pure white or Snowbound for an exterior west facing modern farmhouse?
    Black roof and windows. Concerned about either looking really gray on the east and north side.
    Thanks so much!
    Cheryl

  14. Hi Rachel,

    This post is a great read and a good insight on SW snowbound. I currently have divine white in my living room and kitchen (west facing) with white cabinets. I am extremely confused between Snowbound and Alabaster to repaint both the areas. All my furniture is kinda cream and I want to keep the warmth intact, however alabaster looks too similar to divine white, would snowbound be a good choice for a west facing area with cream furniture? I want to color my home white but I am scared snowbound may look a bit too white. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks 🙂

    1. Snowbound is much, much whiter than Alabaster and runs a bit cooler. I’d want to see a sample before you made a decision, but have you considered lightening Alabaster a bit? It has creamy tones.

  15. Rachel

    Good morning, I hope you are well. A few weeks ago you helped me with SW Snowbound (7004) and Extra White (7006). My painter is telling me that SW has a shortage on paint. He is recommending Benjamin Moore. Do you know if Benjamin Moore has an option that is close to these two colors? As always, many thanks for your kindness.

    K

    1. Hi Kevin, I’d explore decorator’s white as an option as well as simply white for BM. Super white is a great trim color.

  16. I will go with the expert opinion then and choose snowbound😊 Thank you sooo much for taking time out to look at the pictures and reply to my comment, it was a hard decision to make for me, I really appreciate your input 😊

  17. Love this informative post. Thank you for sharing 🙂
    I selected snowbound for my walls, trim, ceilings and doors. I used matte on walls, flat on ceilings and semi-gloss on the trim + doors.

  18. Hello, my cabinets are close to alabaster or even a little darker (they were color matched to oyster white and then a top coat so who knows what color they are). I’ve tried swiss coffee, white dove and alabaster as a wall color (I like when the walls are lighter and cabinets pull more taupe). However everything feels too warm, in the walls. what is good white to cool it down without pulling the wrong undertone? Considering Pure White and Simply white although simply feels too bright and a pure maybe a little to cold. Any ideas?

    1. I’d also consider Chantilly Lace, you can lighten it up as well. It’s not a cool white, but not super bright either.

  19. Hi!!
    Just had my cabinets painted in snowbound and love them!!
    I now need to paint my walls, trim and ceiling!!!! I have been looking at accessible beige-may want it even lighter. Any thoughts would be great!!!
    Also I am lost on trim and ceiling colors!!!

    1. You can paint your trim a nice white— SW Pure white would be a good choice. As for the walls, Accessible Beige is pretty, but I also like Agreeable gray.

  20. Amazing post! I have been debating on my wall/trim colors. I was originally thinking snowbound trim and cabinets and incredible white walls but now I am considering snowbound walls also. Do you think it would look ok with snowbound on on three things? Thanks!

  21. QUESTION: Love the article on Snowbound. I am leaving the painted cabinets (tired of it) look and building new house so in my main living areas no painted cabinets. . Quartersawn light oak and black/brown oak islands. Wall of bar cabinets also in black/brown oak. Grand spaces of walnut walls in entry and living room. In south Florida and tons of windows/light in this house. South west facing.
    Tricorn black doors that are trimless. Light oak floors. Could I do walls Snowbound Flat, trim Satin and ceilings Snowbound flat as well? My builder design person picked Crushed Ice but I am not thrilled with grey.
    Any advice?

    1. Honestly, I think that sounds lovely! Do you prefer flat on walls? I tend to use eggshell for wiping ability.

  22. Thanks for the great article. My walls are painted “Snowbound” Satin. Kitchen cabinets are “Crushed Ice” and Island is “Iron Ore”. Floors are Karastan Curated Grain “Natural”. What color trim would you recommend? I thought about using “Snowbound” in another finish but I’d like as little shine as possible.

    1. Since you used Satin on the wall, I wouldn’t go to a lower sheen than satin. I’d probably still recommend Snowbound as the color for the trim.

  23. My wife and I are building a new house and our builder offers the trim in snowbound(semi gloss)? We are doing a light grey wood floor throughout the living room and kitchen with black cabinets in the kitchen. What do you think about the extra white (flat) on the walls?

    1. Have you explored doing Snowbound on the wall (in another sheen)? Flat paint can be difficult to keep clean.

  24. Wow, Thank you so much for all this advice on Snowbound! We are having our new to us house interior walls painted Snowbound, trim/baseboards extra white but upstairs we are replacing the carpet. Do you have a recommendation on carpet color that goes well with this color combo? Possibly deciding between moon dust or porcelain from empire carpets…any chance you have any recommendations? Thank you so much

    1. Hi Kelly! I don’t have any carpet experience, but I’d just make sure you bring the samples with the paint color to make a good choice. Nothing too warm or cool.

  25. Do you by chance have an article like this for Sherwin Williams Pure White and or Extra White? Beautiful pictures, Snowbound looks great in your home. mc

    1. Thank you! We don’t have a post for those colors yet, but we will be featuring more paint posts soon.

  26. Hi! Thank you for this super informative article! Our kitchen cabinets in our open concept kitchen/dining/living room area will be Snowbound. We have to go with Benjamin Moore paints for our walls and are thinking of another white that would pair well. We are considering Chantilly Lace. Do you think this would go well with our cabinets or would the brightness make them look dirty or dingy? If Chantilly Lace wouldn’t work, do you have another recommendation for a bright/pure white that would pair better? Thank you for any advice you can offer!

    1. I have a friend who uses Decorators White (recommended by her designer) and it is a nice neutral white you could try!

    2. Hi! Thank you for the article. I have chosen snowbound for walls and ceilings in my home and accessible beige for the trims. I’m not sure about the exterior though? Do you think doing snowbound on the exterior as well is too much of the same color ? I was looking for a warm white for the exterior but can’t find any that I like.

      1. I don’t have a problem with exterior matching interior, especially because it will inevitably look lighter outside than it does inside because of the direct sunlight. Snowbound will likely look like a very bright white exterior color. If that’s what you want, then go for it! If you’d prefer something softer, you might check out what we did to the exterior of our home. I hope this helps!

  27. I am planning on painting the walls of my boyfriend’s house snowbound. I have been tossing up what color for awhile and think this one will be the best color. If the ceilings need repainted as well would you use extra white for those so they are brighter?

    1. Hi Ellie! That sounds like a good plan. Be sure to use flat paint on the ceiling so that you have the bright white without the shine.

  28. Hi,
    We are getting ready to paint our otherwise pretty dark kitchen white. All our trimwork is alabaster and I’m worried snowbound would not go with it. Any suggestion on a white wall color with Alabaster trim? Thank you!

    1. I agree that Snowbound and Alabaster do not go together very well. I would suggest something with slightly warmer undertones like SW Pure White (if you want the walls to be lighter) or White Duck (if you want the trim to be a bit lighter than the walls). As always, I recommend trying samples in your space! Here is more info on Alabaster.

  29. I have a problem to solve, and I hope you can help! I just had my kitchen cabinets and two bathroom cabinets refaced and repainted. Although I asked for Snowbound to be used, the color actually looks Alabaster. My contractor orders a special durable paint from a company he trusts…but holding up Sherwin Williams paint stick-ons, it clearly reads Alabaster. The counter tops are quartz off white with some gray and brown/gray marble accents. I want a crisp clean look throughout, so I’m hoping you may have a suggestion for an off white wall color and trim color to help create a clean space without having the cabinets look dirty? (I read your comment earlier about staying away from Alabaster if using Snowbound on the walls…that was the color I was considering to use on both the walls and trim to brighten the overall look.) Help please.

    1. Oh man! It’s so hard when paint colors don’t come out as you expect. I might try Pure White. It’s brighter than Snowbound and Alabaster, but has a very subtle warm undertone that pairs better with Alabaster than Snowbound. Should brighten the space without making the cabinets look too yellow. But, as always, test it out first to see, since lighting can make such a difference. And good luck!!

  30. Wow I am loving your posts!! We just finished building a screened in porch that faces north. I’m debating between pure white and snowbound. I’d like it to look warm but not creamy. White and bright but not stark or cold. Thoughts? Thank you!!

  31. Hi Rachel, I love your review of Snowbound and other “whites”. What are your thoughts on Origami White? My great room/kitchen is facing west. Thank you!

    1. Thank you! Origami White is a great color. It rides the middle of Snowbound and Alabaster as far as warm/cool goes, so it’s a good neutral. With an LRV of 76, though, it’s not as bright as Snowbound, which will provide greater contrast to your trim if it is a true, bright white. As always, I encourage you to try samples in your space with your lighting… but if you want a soft, subtle white, then Origami could be great. I hope this helps!

      1. Would you consider using origami white walls with snowbound trim? I’m worried it will feel too cool. My cabinets are set to be snowbound as well but I’m having second thoughts because I want it to be a warm white without any yellow undertones.

        1. I don’t sense a lot of yellow with Snowbound, but you should always sample and try in your different lightings.

  32. Currently building a home and feeling overwhelmed with white paint decisions. I’m so grateful I stumbled upon your post. Thank you!

  33. Thank you for this helpful post! I am planning to paint my dark kitchen cabinets an off-white. I thought alabaster would work, but after reading this post, I got a stick-on sample of snowbound, and I like it better. In the SW store it looked too white, but in my home, it looks perfect. I have accessible beige on the walls, bright white on the the trim, and the wood floors are dark brown The backsplash is a marbled grey beige and the granite is a mixture of greys, beiges and dark brown. You would think that with all these beiges and browns, a creamy color like alabaster would be best, but snowbound looks cleaner and brighter.

    1. Isn’t it interesting how the neutral tones of Alabaster and Snowbound both can adapt to their surroundings? So glad you found something you love!

  34. Thank you for all of the great ways to incorporate Snowbound in the home. Our kitchen cabinets are a very stark white and the island is a medium gray. The backsplash and countertops are white marble with a touch of gray. Would Snowbound walls, trim, ceiling and baseboards be too much? If so, would extra white trim and ceilings provide a better contrast and coordinate better with the white cabinets, or should I go with a light gray like repose or agreeable for the walls? Thank you so much for your help in advance!

    1. In this case, I’d want you to try samples against those ‘stark white’ cabinets. If you want to avoid matching whites, Agreeable Gray would likely work if you love grays.

  35. Hello! Your house is absolutely beautiful and definitely the look I’m going for. Just to confirm your walls are an eggshell snowbound while your trim is in a semi gloss extra white? Thank you!

  36. We are building a new home 5,000 sq ft home and have chosen snowbound for the wall color and gossamer Vail for trim color. We have samples on the wall of sw promar 200 eggshell and promar 200 low sheen eggshell. I just learned they’re is a promar 200 eggshell low gloss. I dint know which one to choose. Any advice would be helpful. We also sampled sw emerald satin. This is a lake house with lots of windows and light. The eggshell and satin reflect alot of light whereas the low sheen doesn’t. I dont know the difference between low sheen and low gloss. What’s your advice? Not sure how to post a pic showing wall samples

    1. We used the regular eggshell finish and satin for trim! If you prefer a lower sheen, that is fine as well. Trim work tends to take dings and a lot of handling, so satin is ultimately easier to clean and slightly harder to protect from chipping.

  37. I’m so glad I came across your article. Your house is beautiful! I would love your opinion; we’re right in the middle of building a house. Snowbound is the color of the kitchen cabinets and trim. The wall color was supposed to be First Star, but I saw the neighbors house and First Star is way too dark for the amount of sunlight. We have a white shiplap vaulted ceiling and entry way. What color should we make the walls? I want a super light gray or white but I don’t want it to clash with the shiplap and the snowbound. Should I just paint everything snowbound in different sheens or is there a super light, almost white, gray that would look good and offer just a touch of contrast?

    1. I’m glad you learned that you didn’t like First Star as a color. I think you could explore the paint chip that features Snowbound and test Eider White. It is in the same family. Try in different mixes and strengths. Snowbound is beautiful as a wall color. As for sheen, I’d go satin for trim, flat for the ceiling, and eggshell for the wall. I hope that helps.

  38. Hi there! We are doing SW slate tile for kitchen island and we are installing a quartzite counter top that is a very light whitish creamy stone with dark teal veining. Would Snowbound work for surrounding kitchen cabinets , walls and trim? I’ve heard it can appear pink at times which worries me, but I’m in love with the color. Floors are very light

    1. It sounds like a beautiful combination! Without seeing the countertops in person, I don’t think I can speak to Snowbound specifically, but if you have held up samples together and like it, I think it sounds like a great option. I have used Snowbound many times, and I have only ever once had it feel a little pink. It is in this room, which was formerly painted pink and has a rug with pink hues, so I thought it might be psychological honestly. It also has only one window (which faces east), so it gets just morning sun (and tends only to feel pink to me in the early morning). All white paints can take on the hues of other things around them, so definitely test it in your space and consider that… but I do love Snowbound as a great option!

  39. Thank you so much for your pictures and review of SW Snowbound! We are currently building a new home and have chosen SW Snowbound for our perimeter cabinets, living room built ins, walls and trim. Satin for cabinets and trim and Eggshell for walls. Our accent color is SW Iron Ore on the kitchen island and all interior doors. Our exterior doors are iron so we think this will blend everything together nicely. We have a light honey floor and carrara white quartz with champagne bronze fixtures. I’m looking for a bright room yet still warm and inviting. I would love to hear your opinion on these choices. Thanks again!

    1. I can picture all of those elements and colors together, and they sound beautiful! I wouldn’t change a thing.

  40. Hi! Love all of these uses of SnowBound! We used it in our Bedroom and love it! We have a gray bed frame, gray bedding, lots of other gray in the room. We are trying to pick out some curtain colors and are afraid white will make the walls look more yellow. Any recommendations?? Thank you!!!!

    1. I have always loved white linen curtains with white walls. Snowbound doesn’t have too much yellow tinge, so I think you should try it!

  41. Hi

    We are building a house and getting white cabinets. They already come painted white I think. Do you think they would clash with Snowbound? Also do you recommend using Snowbound for a brick fireplace?

    1. Hi Shannon! It’s hard to know what style finish the white cabinets will have. Snowbound is very neutral so it doesn’t lean warm and too cool.

  42. Hi Rachel,
    Building a new beach house with a coastal farmhouse vibe! Im considering to use snowbound on all trim, ceilings, and cabinets. Using SW Sea Salt on most walls, doing white shiplap walls in bathroom and on vaulted ceiling. Light oak floors. So my questions are: Does snowbound play well with sea salt, muted greens and blues? Also since Im having the same shiplap on ceiling and a couple walls, would eggshell be ok on the shiplap ceiling or better stick with flat? The other color I considered is pure white. I want a white that is crisp on trim but not stark on walls. Is snowbound a good choice in your opinion?
    Thank you for being so generous with your time in answering everyones questions!

    1. Eggshell is perfectly fine for trim on the ceiling! I’d keep the finish the same on all of the shiplap. Snowbound would be a good choice for those other colors, but I always recommend sampling first.

      1. Thank you! You know there’s a designer on line that seems to hate Snowbound because of its “pink” undertones. It has me second guessing all my choices. Your house photos look so lovely. I may use SW Silverpoint (light Gray) in the great room. I chose Snowbound because I don’t like yellow tones, but also don’t like stark white. It seems like it wins both.
        Thank you for your help!

        1. You’re welcome! I have only once ever felt like Snowbound looked a tad pink, but it is in this room that was formerly pink (and currently has a rug with pink tones), so I thought it might be psychological. 😉 It also is a room that has just one window facing east, so it gets very warm morning sun… All that to say, all white paints are affected by the things around them. But I’ve been so pleased by the look of Snowbound over and over again!

  43. Hi,
    I live in the center unit of a wonderful older townhome building in Atlanta with 8’ ceilings. I have very limited light on the main level of the house.
    I’ll be painting the walls and trim Snowbound but I’m wondering if I should use snowbound on the ceiling as well or use a white to make the ceilings feel higher. What do you recommend?
    Thank you so much for your great color advice!

    1. I think Snowbound has a great white reflection and would be suitable for a ceiling. Just make sure to use a flat paint finish for the ceiling.

  44. Hi! Loved your article – very informative and well-written. I’m getting ready to have my kitchen painted including cabinets. I think snowbound is the perfect white for the cabinets. Most of the rest of my house has blues and grays so this seemed to match well. The granite counter is a marbled black with some browns so I was thinking perfect greige for the walls. Do you think this combo works? And the sheens confuse me most! What is best for cabinets and walls in a kitchen?

    1. Also, there’s an island and I’m wondering if I should paint it a different color or just go with the snowbound on that too. I am leanjng towards a contrasting color but no idea what would go well. We have reddish hard wood floors so this makes it more difficult. Thank you for any insight!

      1. With the introduction of the reddish floors, I’d paint it Snowbound to simplify it as you mentioned you have some gray, blue, and brown.

    2. Hi Alicia, I am not familiar with perfect greige, but I think that could be a lovely combo! Always test! For sheen, I prefer satin for cabinets and eggshell for walls.

  45. Hi!

    We are vaulting our ceilings and wanting to switch from Agreeable Grey to Snowbound! The problem is that my ceilings and trim (also our kitchen cabinets) are Pure White. Will these go together or do I need to go with a different white? Thank you!!

  46. Hi Rachel!
    I just found your website while searching for articles and photos of the color Snowbound. So thankful for your detailed article! We are currently in the process of building our home and we are at the point of picking paint colors. The style of our new build is modern farmhouse. White painted brick with white board and batten gables. We chose Alabaster for the exterior color before we even broke ground. The HOA had to approve our design before we could begin and honesty I felt pretty rushed. We were deciding between snowbound and Alabaster. At the time they seemed so similar I didn’t think it would matter much and there were other homes I looked at that were painted Alabaster that I liked. (a little back history there) Now we are at the point of choosing the interior paint. I want to use snowbound on the walls of everything except the bedrooms and bathrooms where we are using agreeable gray. My question is do you thing Alabaster on the exterior and Snowbound on the interior walls will work? Or should we change the exterior to Snowbound? The roof is black and we will have cedar posts on the front porch and cedar corbels under the metal roof on the front. (But we would have to get approval from the HOA if we make a change which could slow us down unfortunately. So I’d rather not do that!) BUT in the long run we need to make the wisest decision. Alabaster for the interior will not work because it does not go well with the white cabinets we have chosen. Sorry for this long post.. but I also am just a bit worried this is a lot of white on the interior. Kitchen cabinets are white as well. The floor will be a medium wood color. Gosh, this is hard!! Thank you so much for your help!

    1. I wouldn’t be worried about your choices! Alabaster is a great choice for an exterior because the natural warmth and brightness of the sun will make it feel lighter than it would an interior space. Snowbound is a brighter white than Alabaster, but can feel stark in the exterior sun. I think choosing Snowbound for your interior space is absolutely fine. They won’t compete because they are in very different environments. And you are right, a lot of homes have chosen Alabaster for their exterior and it looks great!

  47. Hi Rachel,

    I have been looking for the perfect blog about this and so happy i finally found it:) I have a few questions that I have been searching for answers for and hope you can help:)

    I just choose Snowbound for our cabinet color. We have a mix of painted and white oak cabinets. You recommend eggshell sheen on cabinets right? The biggest question have been struggling with is should I use that for the wall colors also? Or should I use a brighter white? If so what color would you recommend? And then what color/sheen trim? Any advice would be SO MUCH appreciated:)

    1. Hi Kyla, good questions! You definitely want satin or semigloss for cabinets. Flat/matte or eggshell are really just for walls. For the walls, I would test it in your space, but probably Snowbound is best there, too. If you go brighter than your cabinets, you risk your cabinets looking dingy. For the trim, I would either stick with Snowbound in the same sheen as the cabinets (satin or semigloss) OR go with SW Extra White since it’s such a simple, crisp white for trim. You can even see it with Snowbound walls in this house if that’s helpful. I hope this helps!

  48. Hi Rachel! I am working on a remodel and would love some help with the kitchen cabinet color. The interior walls are Snowbound, while the trim and doors are extra white, The flooring is going to be a white oak LVP as well as a stained white oak island. I wanted to do a slightly darker greige cabinet color that pairs well with Snowbound, what do you suggest? Or would the kitchen flow better if the cabinets are the same extra white as the trim and doors that are in room? I am trying to avoid extra white but don’t want the space to look too busy. Also, if you have an affordable LVP white oak you recommend I would love to hear! THANK YOU!

    1. I don’t have any experience with LVP, I’m sorry! I think a soft greige would be lovely on the cabinets. I’d explore some of these colors: Edgecomb Gray and Pale Oak in a Satin finish.

  49. Hi! I hope you can help me. I struggle with paint colors. I am building a new house and my paint color choices are Snowbound, Extra White, First Star, Windfresh White and Creamy. I will have Merillat Masterpiece warm white cabinets to the ceiling with a cherry island with a Molasses stain. My carpet in the bedrooms is a light gray. I have various shades of blue throughout the house. The builders designer suggested Snowbound on walls, must be flat, ceiling, Flat, and trim and doors semi-gloss. I am looking to paint the interior one color.Do you feel Snowbound will be the best choice? Thank you for taking the time to help me!!!

    1. I am not familiar with the other colors you mentioned, but I do love Snowbound across different paint applications. I hope that helps!

  50. OMG thank you for this!! I just painted my house snowbound because i loved it but now I am stuck with kitchen cabinet colors! I have a Baltic Brown countertops (crying because I want to change them but can’t yet). What colors do you suggest for cabinets with Baltic Brown counters and Snowbound walls? Thank you for your ideas!!

    1. It depends on what type of cabinets/counters you want to change them too- I’d keep that in mind during the process.

  51. Hi! I have loved this post, and I am a big snowbound fan as well. I have an open plan kitchen and family room, we’re doing our cabinets with snowbound (can’t wait) and I’m thinking about using moderate white for the walls and into the family room. Hoping for a touch more warmth but still modern ish. Think they’re a good pair? Thanks!!

  52. I am just verifying. You did use Snowbound on both the walls and the ceiling right? It is beyond perfect.

    1. We actually used Snowbound on the ceiling, as well. It’s such a wonderful, crisp, neutral white. But a flat untinted white would be great, as well.

  53. Hi I love this post! Any recommendations on wall color if I chose Snowbound on our kitchen cabinets? I like the white-ish color but don’t want my house to look too cool or stark, I don’t know if it matters what direction the light comes in the windows, but our windows in our kitchen/family room are facing east. I wanted to use alabaster in my house due to its warm feeling, but it just didn’t work next to the blanco chop stone I chose for our fireplace like the snowbound did. Thanks for your help!

    1. Hi Cindy! I was going to suggest Alabaster based on the information you were giving me until you mentioned that you didn’t like it with the fireplace stone. I’m not sure what to suggest– are you open to using Snowbound on the wall?

      1. Yes, I’m open to using it if you don’t feel the house will be too stark if I use it everywhere. Unless there is another color that is slightly darker than snowbound that blends well with it to go on the walls? Thanks so much for your opinion!

  54. Hi Rachel,

    I love this post. I’m planning to use Snowbound on my trim, On the Rock for my kitchen cabinets and want to get something white for the wall. I was thinking about Natural White for the wall, but I’m not sure if it goes well together. I love bright color for the wall, Please advise. Thank you very much.

    1. Have you explored using Snowbound for the wall in addition to the trim? You can use an eggshell sheen on wall and satin on trim.

  55. Hi Rachel,
    My husband and I are building a new home in the WV eastern panhandle in the style of a European or Belgium Farmhouse. This is a home with tons of windows, so has natural light from all sides. We have decided on a dark exterior…SW Iron Ore (satin) and the interior will be SW Snowbound (walls – eggshell, ceiling – flat, and trim – satin). The interior doors will be SW Iron Ore (satin), while the exterior doors will be in SW Tricorn Black (semi-gloss). I’m writing only to say THANK YOU for the wonderful website, blog and your generous responses to viewer’s myriad posts. This particular thread has been so very helpful to me. BTW: I LOVE your design aesthetic…you did beautiful work on your parent’s remodel!

    1. Hi Nancy! I am SO pleased to hear helpful my content has been—especially regarding paint colors. Your home sounds beautiful!

  56. Hi, Rachel.
    I have an open kitchen, dining room, and living room concept. With your helpful post, I plan to paint my walls Snowbound, eggshell. I have 2 walls I want to use an accent color on and because of my gray floors, I am thinking of SW Silverpointe.
    What do you think? Any advice about that accent wall color?
    Also, what is the biggest difference between trim in semi-gloss vs satin?
    Thank you!

    1. Hi Amy! I’m not familiar with that color so I can’t comment on it, but I’d try it on a board or large sample before you commit! Semi-gloss is much much shinier. I prefer satin color for trim. Most designers choose Satin as well for this purpose.

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