WHITE ROOM

WHITE

If you are looking for inspiration to design your room interiors in white, this post is for YOU!

We’re all familiar with the old adages “less is more” and “a cluttered home is a cluttered mind.” No one in their right mind desires to live in a claustrobic space- like apartments aren’t small enough as it is!? And while most of us will agree with these wisdoms, space does become a challenge when consumerism is killing us softly. Luckily for you, there are a few clever tricks you can use to evoke a spacious oasis.

One of the best ways to get on the clutter free track is to visually create this illusion of more room, height and light with a monochromatic color scheme. And what better color to use than the timeless and opulent white. Then, you can bring in your personal style or theme and introduce tons of texture with accessories.  

Tips for Decorating with White

·         Varying tones, textures, shapes and prints of white (or mixing white with ivory or taupe) is an excellent way to add contrast in an all-white room. The beautiful thing is that there are no rules regarding this – an all-white vase collection looks striking no matter where you put it.

·         If your room doesn’t have much architectural detail, warmer whites will cast shadows and banish that sterile look so common in an all-white room. Layered lighting in an all white room will also give it a warmer effect. Balance a warm white with cool glass or silver to provide contrasts and interest to a room.

·         White is known for opening up even the smallest, darkest spaces. In a small or poorly lit space, use the same color white throughout the space – on the walls, moldings and ceiling – to provide a cohesive look. Painting everything the same color will allow the eye to roam throughout the space making your room appear larger.

·         Remember that any color you add in an all-white room will really stand out. A small goldfish in a glass bowl becomes a feature element in an all-white room.

       

Tips for Staying in Budget when Decorating with White

·         If you have a crafty streak, painting an item white is an easy, budget fix. Choose a flat white unless the item doesn’t have much shape. The shadows of the piece will reflect well on flat white and look casual yet chic in your space. A light sanding will also give an all-white piece variety and texture.

·         Covering your existing furniture with white slipcovers or muslin fabric is a fabulous way to save and can add a shabby chic or coastal look to your space.

·         Believe it or not, the cluttered look works well in all white and mixing a variety of all-white furniture doesn’t speak “college dorm” as much as it does “eclectic chic,” which is good news for those on a tight budget. In other words, use what you’ve got as long as it’s white.

·         Covering books in white butcher paper gives shelves a modern, uniform look. Parchment paper also works well and lends a softer look than plain white. Look for large packs of parchment paper at office warehouses and combine coupons with sales to save even more.