White does not mean boring. White interior design ideas
White represents nobility, purity of thoughts, lightness and faith. A simple, sun-reflecting palette creates an airy and comfortable atmosphere in the house. Also, white walls, floors and ceilings can be a great backdrop for any style of furniture. Paintings and photography will look great on white, and white walls will help to draw attention to the beautiful view from the window and allow it to play its special role in the interior.
In the photo: Alberta Newport sofa bed, dresser from Alf factory.
With the help of white, it is easy to express interior ideas and emphasize the chosen design style without overloading the house. For example, ethnic elements on a white background will look concise and stylish, and gold will not look too pretentious and forced.
By the way, if you like the classics, but want to “modernize” it, place it in a white interior. This technique will allow you to create a luxurious, comfortable and at the same time unusual space.
Photo: Bolzan Poissy bed with split headboard, armchairs from DV Home.
In a monochrome interior, a variety of textures look advantageous. Rough wood and brick surfaces painted white will add depth and interest to the space. If your home has ceiling beams or bricks, do not rush to cover them, try to reveal the unique texture and natural pattern of the materials.
White is perceived as “emptiness”, so in clothes and interiors it is often “enlivened” by another color. White makes a good start, it is a good background for a rich red, blue or yellow color, enriching it and attracting attention. White is also used to neutralize or soften the contrast between two colors.
Try adding one or more objects in rich tones to a white interior to set the desired accents, create rhythm, play with the geometry of a room or delimit a space.
A white interior can become more soulful and cozy if you add natural elements: wooden boxes, solid wood furniture or any colorful decor in a rustic style. It can be an untreated stump instead of a coffee table, branches and bark as decoration, a coarsely woven carpet, antlers… Natural and natural sparkle with new colors on a white background, while at the same time conveying the idea of environmental friendliness and untouched nature.
White is ideal for the kitchen because it is the color of purity and lightness. The white kitchen is a kind of canvas that can inspire the host to create culinary masterpieces. Bright dishes, textiles or household appliances will help to revive it.
White color, due to its physical properties, creates the illusion of expanding space as it is the result of reflection of waves. Therefore, white is often used in interiors when they want to increase the size of the room or the height of the ceiling. This color property is especially useful for small apartments.
Light interiors are very popular in Scandinavian countries due to the lack of sunny days. If the sun is lacking, try adding more white to your living space! Create a light and festive atmosphere in your interior with white flowers.
