White color is loved by interior designers for its ability to accurately and effectively adjust the space. In addition to the fact that it increases the volume of the room, the white color in the interior helps to reveal other shades, and does it with no less loyalty.
When was the first time such close attention was paid to color? White as a design solution became popular at the beginning of the last century. In this spirit, the homes of Americans and Europeans began to be decorated. Remarkably, such interiors were the prerogative of very rich people. It was believed that this color gives their houses a special chic. Today, white color has become the property of a wider masses and is the leading color in Scandinavian interiors.
white color in the interior of the living room
What attracts this palette of our contemporaries? First of all, its symbolism. White color is associated with purity, harmony, peace and inner peace. Its simplicity is apparent. In fact, it is a wonderful addition to bright colors.
White is not monochrome. There are many shades in its spectrum. In this list:
- Lactic.
- Natural cotton tone.
- Linen.
- Ivory.
- Creamy.
cream bedroom
A variety of shades allows you to create extraordinary decors, making rooms interesting and unusual and turning them into a real highlight of interior design.
True white color in the interior
Looking at a pure white interior, it is difficult to get rid of the feeling of static and some kind of non-residential immobility, therefore, in order to rid the room of dull coldness and association with the Snow Queen's penates, it is worth adding dynamism to the atmosphere. This can be done using objects of unusual original forms. Such a thing may well be an ikebana from colored deadwood or a figurine.
purple bedding dilutes the monochrome design of the white bedroom
Various carved elements, such as curlicues, will bring a dynamic effect. They will create an interesting play of shadows, and it will be perceived very positively. The room will feel warm.
Do not like carving and do not tolerate curlicues - play on the texture. Cover the walls with rough material, place fluffy pillows on chairs and sofas, etc. In this case, the play of light and shadow will also work, which will not allow the room to remain boringly monotonous.
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In order for the atmosphere in the room to acquire charm, the white color in its interior needs to be matched with suitable companions. Let's see how he will behave in various duets.
white kitchen interior
Black and white
This combination has long been rooted in our lives. The tandem has become a classic of the genre. In interior interpretation, contrast is universal. This pair is desirable in the decor of a very small space and too large. A mix of white and black is always grace. In such an environment, laconic rigor is clearly visible.
If the neutrality of such an interior needs to be diluted, then warm colors should be introduced into it. They, unlike cold ones, will make the atmosphere truly lively and attractive. Cold tones are also not in disgrace. How to dilute the duet depends on the preferences of the owners and the role of the room.
combination of white and black in the interior of the bedroom
White and orange
This offer is for those who simply need vivid emotions everywhere. White color, complemented by orange colors in the interior, will create an atmosphere of joy and freedom.. Do not be afraid that the room will turn out too playful. Properly selected proportions, on the contrary, emphasize the richness of the situation. And one more nuance: the brighter the orange tone is, the closer it approaches red, the “warmer” the interior will be and the more cheerful its mood.
combination of white and orange in the bedroom
White and purple
Violet notes on a white background give the room a new status. The nobility and luxury of the white background is complemented by cold imperiousness, and mystical notes appear in the atmosphere. In such a room, everything will seem unreal and mysterious. This is the most successful interior for creative people, because it constantly brings up unusual ideas.
Saturate a white bedroom with purple and you won't recognize the room. In such a room it will be incredibly pleasant to fall asleep, and the rest will be full and calm.
duet of white and purple in the bathroom
White and blue
Pretty chilling combination. In such an environment, only those who look at life very soberly will be comfortable. White color, diluted with blue, will give rise to its pluses in the interior. Nothing here will knock you out of your mind. The work of the brain will be incredibly clear.
Those who are used to feeling a little more relaxed need to dilute this combination with red accents.
blue accessories in the interior of a white living room
White and green
The appearance of green colors in the snow-white interior creates a relaxing atmosphere. Agree, the severity of white is not always appropriate. Let's take the bedroom for example. There must be something in this room that is conducive to relaxation, and the main green will do it best than a bright light green or juicy lime. The "acidity" of the latter will not allow you to sleep peacefully.
They do the same in the kitchen interior, because the calm and deep tones of green perfectly stimulate the appetite.
But it is permissible to dilute the white color in the interiors of other rooms with any representatives of the green spectrum. A slight relaxing effect is guaranteed by each of them.
green floor in the interior of the kitchen in white
White and gray
This pair will make any interior calm, but at the same time it will not deprive it of individuality. This monochrome duet gives the room seriousness and special solidity. You want to work in such an environment, because it is easy to concentrate here. Graphite gray will be especially good against the background of white walls that expand the space.
the combination of white and gray will create a simple living room design
White and brown
By choosing this combination, you will make the room luxurious without any problems and special expenses. This pair will brighten up any room. Against a brown background, white seems not so easily soiled and looks much warmer.
Often, several companions are added to the white color in the interior at once.
White with red, turquoise and burgundy
Turquoise is a magnificent personification of the calmness of the sea, red - excites the mind, makes you act. What can unite these radically opposite shades? Almost nothing but ... white. Only he manages to reconcile them in the interior, neutralize their hyperactivity and tranquility that plunges into nirvana.
combination of white, red and turquoise in the living room
White color, combined in the interior of the dining room with this pair, will awaken the appetite, but make it moderate.In a kitchen with such a decor, there will certainly be a desire to experiment with dishes. But in a white living room, a transparent table surrounded by turquoise chairs will look like a real oasis.
A game with several colors will make it possible to zone the space, and it will be possible to do this so that the room will not look just divided into parts, but will acquire perfection, the main thing is to learn how to properly distribute and use contrasts.
red countertop - a bright accent in the interior of a white kitchen
Furniture in a white interior
If your goal is to make the most of white in the interior, then not only wall decoration will be done in this palette, but also appropriate furniture will be purchased.. A chest of drawers and a wardrobe, a table top and coasters should be pasted over with light veneer or opened with white varnish.
In the design solution of such furniture, the aluminum frame and inserts look very sophisticated. White goes well with glass, as well as metal fittings. Such designs are frequent guests in high-tech interiors.
If your plans did not include a change of furniture, then furniture covers will help you create a white interior. Dress in such snow-white "clothes":
- Chairs.
- sofas.
- Armchairs.
- Banquets.
cream shade of furniture in the interior of the living room, decorated in white
Cover tables with crisp white tablecloths. This will help bring motley and colored furniture to a common white denominator. Items in such vestments will take on a special soft shape and this will add comfort to the room. Feeling of comfort will help create a contrast between beech parquet and white furniture. Appropriately decorated doorways and windows can be connected to this tandem.
The white color of furniture in the interior is also perceived ambiguously. Imagine two identically decorated rooms. In one of them there will be a set of complex design and unusual shapes, with carvings and intricate lines, and in the second there will be an ordinary white wall, devoid of any decor. Undoubtedly, in the first case, the room will acquire individuality and representative appearance, in the second it will remain faceless, lost or something. Hence the conclusion: the white design must certainly “catch” something, if there is nothing to stop the eye, then the interior will seem frankly boring. Picking up white furniture at random, from various collections is a thankless task. Here you need to have a very subtle aesthetic flair. It is much more reliable and easier to take ready-made headsets.
monochrome living room design: floor, walls, ceiling and white furniture
Lighting for white decor
The white color of the background in the interior is, no doubt, a great solution. In the daytime, it is quite self-sufficient. There is enough light and space in the room, but in the evening, care for the beauty of the situation falls on artificial lighting. And here the main thing is not to spoil the initially interesting idea with its incorrect distribution. If you illuminate such an interior with yellow light, then only memories will remain about the beauty of the white background. The situation will be perceived as "dirty". Not too suitable for such rooms and blue glow lamps. The atmosphere of the decor becomes uncomfortable and too cold. Properly selected and directed flows will visually correct the size of the room and present the interior in new, favorable shades. There should be several sources of local light. Carefully select the type and design of the lamps themselves and do not forget that, if necessary, with their help you can successfully zone the interior space.
chic chandelier in a white living room decorated in shabby chic style
Does white have any advantages?
“The only but significant drawback of the appearance of white in the interior is its soiledness, therefore it is desirable to make white surfaces from materials that can be washed, washed and cleaned frequently”
Some consider the use of white in the interior a real suicide. And absolutely in vain! His presence in the environment is always welcome. Why?
- This spectrum makes any room brighter, which is especially true for rooms that suffer from a lack of natural light.
- White will visually add space to the room. It seems that the white walls really move apart, and the ceiling rises.
- This shade can appear in the interior in all the variety of shapes and textures.
- White belongs to the classic colors, so it never goes out of fashion.
- Color is not difficult to fit into various styles, not only classic, but also modern.
- As a background for bright accents, it is generally irreplaceable.
combination of white and beige in the interior of the living room
The only but significant drawback of the appearance of white in the interior is its soiledness, therefore it is desirable to make white surfaces from materials that can be washed, washed and cleaned frequently. Do you understand that today we are also solving this issue?
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“In order for the white color not to be perceived in the interior of the corridor as something hospital, feel free to decorate it with bright accessories”
You need to get acquainted with the features of using white color in the design of premises using specific examples.
Kitchen
This room will look fresh and original if its walls are left at the mercy of bright colors, such as green or orange, and household appliances and exposed countertops are left pure white. All this can be perfectly diluted with metallic lines. You can try to do the opposite, making white the background color of the interior and filling the atmosphere with bright details. It's up to you to decide. Just remember one thing, so that the kitchen is not boring, never make it monochrome white.
white kitchen interior
Bathroom
This is a great space to experiment. The glossy whiteness of plumbing can be encased in walls of completely unexpected colors, all the way to dark purple or black. It will look amazing.
tandem of white and red in the interior of the bathroom
Bedroom
This is a special room. Here we have to spend a lot of time, and the time intended for relaxation, so try to choose calm combinations for its decor. See how beautiful a white bed will look, standing on a gray carpet or parquet. White can remain in the bedroom and the walls. To dilute the monochrome, decorate them with some large and colorful pattern. It could be:
- Panel.
- Painting.
- Application.
Gray embroidered pillows can be laid out on the bed. They also complement the interior well. The remaining pieces of furniture are allowed to be purchased in black.
black and white bedroom design
Living room
Dreamed of relaxing on a luxurious white sofa? Do not deny yourself pleasure. It will wonderfully fit into the decor of any living room. And so that the white color in the interior does not seem too much, lay out bright half-colored pillows on your sofa. In this case, only the ceiling, door and window openings can remain white. The walls are dressed in more colorful solutions. In no case should the sofa merge with them, then it will be able to become an original accent of the situation.
Don't forget the chairs. They can also be upholstered in white, but it is better if there are color prints on the textiles. Spread a carpet closer to the sofa that harmonizes in color with the main decor, but differs from it in semitone helmets. Its coloring can overlap with shades of pillows. Additional accents in such a living room can have green or blue color schemes. The noble brown spectrum will perfectly fit into a specific room. Its shades will add a special comfort.
hi-tech living room in white
Corridor
In order for the white color not to be perceived in the interior of the corridor as something hospital, feel free to decorate it with bright accessories. Hang stickers on the walls, lay out panels or draw pictures - everything will be in place here.
Conclusion
White color in the interior attracts with its impeccable cleanliness, lightness and showiness. His presence in the environment is a truly coup, and always. And all because white opens up a lot of possibilities, allowing not only to decorate the room, but also to adjust its space at the visual level. Use these qualities of it and let the atmosphere in your home always be pleasant.
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