The White Décor: Exciting, Docile and Many Things in Between

White is the color of snow and decorating with white could mean one of two things – it could make you feel anxious or you could feel at ease. Many homeowners veer away from white because it is too stark, too antiseptic, it even makes them feel like they are inside a hospital building.

To others, though, white can be a refreshing color since it evokes cleanliness, purity, even sophistication.

Before deciding whether you would or would not use white, here are some guidelines that could help you decorate with this hue –

Think of It as a Blank Slate    

Instead of feeling animosity towards white, look at it as a way of freshening things up. You could go any way you want to go, creativity wise. White rooms could inspire you to frame a scenic view of your garden outside. It could also be the canvas to beautiful stencils, stickers and photo murals.

Instead of automatically resorting to bright colored walls, see what white would translate into in your home.

White Kitchen: Traditional or Modern

White is deliciously versatile. It can be creamy and the perfect partner to wooden furnishings, thus, it is the foundation to a classic or traditional kitchen. Wooden kitchen cabinets would pair well with gleaming, white, marble counters.

Homeowners also love white because it confidently blends in a modern environment. In fact, a lot of kitchen appliance manufacturers have long made appliances in an array of white options.

Be Timeless With White

If you’ve been paying close attention to interior design trends, color pairings use grays, blacks and tones of white with metals. White has been paired with brass, stainless steel, gold and copper. This pair looks warm and inviting even when metals have reflective properties and white is crisp.

If you’re brave enough, you could also venture into white upholstery. Sure, it is more difficult to clean as it gathers dirt more quickly, but just consider which room it would go to and you could control dirt through regular maintenance.

Use white denim slipcovers if you have kids and pets in your home. Don’t let white’s stark cleanliness hamper you from using this wonderful hue.

Frame Artwork with White

One of the best assets of using white is its ability to highlight other stuff. It could emphasize personality and it won’t even compete with the other colors that you choose to use.

Sculptures, paintings and other works of art demand attention so you need a color that won’t compete with them. Here is where white would come in. You would notice how all eyes would instantly go to the artwork without you asking the guests to.

Choose from Shades of White

There are, believe it or not, hundreds upon hundreds of shades of white in the market these days; some even look closer to beige. Some even look like yellow, green or pink and this is not surprising since every color that you can find in the spectrum has a version of white.

Pick flooring, furnishings, countertops and just about anything in white for your interior design. Just be sure to layer tone upon tone for a warmer appeal. Don’t forget to add textures and patterns in similar hues in order to keep the room interesting.

A room that lacks warmth or personality needs layers of white. White hues create depth and interest. This setup works best in bedrooms as you layer the headboard, bedding and window treatments.

White makes your home versatile all year round. Whether you’re cuddling indoors with during winter or awaiting the exciting colors of spring, white will always be a welcome basic color.

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