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What's the best white paint for walls, trim and ceilings?

Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) is the safest all-around white for Ottawa homes — pair it with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on trim and a flat ceiling white for a crisp, modern look.

There is no single best white — it depends on your light. North-facing rooms (very common in older Ottawa neighborhoods like The Glebe and Centretown) need a warmer white like White Dove or Swiss Coffee, otherwise the room reads gray and cold.

South- and west-facing rooms can handle a cleaner white like Chantilly Lace (OC-65) or Simply White (OC-117) without going yellow.

For trim, go one or two steps brighter than your wall white — Chantilly Lace in semi-gloss is our default. For ceilings, use a dedicated flat ceiling paint (Benjamin Moore Waterborne Ceiling 508) tinted to match or one shade lighter than the walls.

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