Story by Dr Karla Hylton
To be clear, white does not need to be the only color used in your interior space. You can use all white walls in your room. This gives you the perfect opportunity to showcase artwork and sculpture which will simply pop as the eye will be drawn to these colorful displays on your white wall.
Bedrooms are fabulously inviting and serene when white is the color of choice. You can use ‘white on white’, or ‘white on off whites’. Vary the textures of your bed linens such as your duvet, the quilt at the foot of the bed, a soft throw and accent pillows. This makes for sleeping on ‘white clouds’, a sure recipe for a good night’s sleep.
White is the ultimate classic color and will never go out of style. This versatile neutral is pure, bright, modern and clean and brings a fresh appearance to any space. is most definitely not boring. However, just because white is a blank canvas, does not mean that ‘anything goes’. Be intentional in your design plan.
Considering the plethora of ways to incorporate white in your décor, we will take a peek at just some of the exciting means we can do to achieve a white themed décor.
How about a white sofa or white dining chairs? You may be thinking that white upholstery is hard to keep clean. The answer lies in carefully selecting your upholstery fabric. Consider using faux leather for high traffic areas which is easy to clean with a little soap and water. A white denim slip cover is durable, can be easily washed and makes quite the statement.
Fresh Green plants and a bouquet of flowers will add life to any room especially one with a white theme. Since greenery is a natural element, it does not feel too bold in this neutral space. Use an eye-catching vessel to hold your plants or flowers.
The all-white kitchen can be spectacular when offset with the right appliances. These appliances can actually add a pop of colour. Imagine a sleek black refrigerator and range in such a space. Nothing sexier than a black and white combo. Nevertheless, you can also be even more daring and go for red or blue appliances. There are no rules! Impact is the name of the game.
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