White color in the interior
In fact, white color gives a special freshness to the interior. Photos of white on the Internet speak for themselves: you can notice that rooms decorated with white look elegant, neat and clean.
White color is used in rooms when it is necessary to visually expand the space. Using different shades of white (for example, creamy white, peachy white, pinkish white) in one interior will look much better. Any color goes well with white: what's more, all the best aspects of the complementary color are displayed at their best.
The white upholstery of sofas, ottomans, and armchairs adds royal luxury. White and glass (or metal) would look like a really stylish pair. In rooms facing north, as well as rooms that receive little sun, it will become an indispensable assistant: it can improve mood by reproducing the thermal range of the sun's rays.
A white interior has a positive effect on a person’s psycho-emotional state: this warm color makes a person feel warm.
In rooms in which there is a sufficient amount of white, it is easier to breathe; the space is filled with a feeling of airiness and lightness. White color can hide and disguise the imperfections of a room.
Specificity of white interiors
“In order for the white color not to be perceived as something sick in the interior of the corridor, feel free to decorate it with bright accessories”
You need to get acquainted with the peculiarities of using white color in the design of premises using specific examples.
Kitchen
This space will look fresh and original if the walls are given over to bright colors such as green or orange, and appliances and open countertops are left pure white. All this can be perfectly diluted with metal lines. You can try to do the opposite, making white the background color of the interior and filling the decor with bright details. It's up to you to decide. Remember just one thing, so that the kitchen is not boring, never make it monochrome white.
white kitchen interior
Bathroom
This is a great space for experimentation. The glossy white of the plumbing can be contained in walls of a completely unexpected color, even dark purple or black. It will look amazing.
tandem of white and red in the bathroom interior
Bedroom
This is a special room. Here we have to spend a lot of time, and 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. The walls in the bedroom can also remain white. To break up the monochrome, decorate them with some large and colorful pattern. It could be:
- Panel.
- Painting.
- Application.
Gray pillows with embroidery can be placed on the bed. They will also complement the interior well. Other pieces of furniture can be purchased in black.
black and white bedroom design
Living room
Have you dreamed of relaxing on a luxurious white sofa?
Don't deny yourself the pleasure. It will fit wonderfully into the decor of any living room. And so that there is not too much white in the interior, place bright cushions 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 decor. Don't forget about the chairs. They can also be upholstered in white, but it is better if there are colored prints on the textiles. Spread a carpet closer to the sofa, harmonizing in color with the main decor, but differing from it in halftones. Its colors may overlap with the shades of the pillows. Additional accents in such a living room may have green or blue colors. The noble brown spectrum will fit perfectly into a specific room. Its shades will add special comfort.
living room in hi-tech style in white
Corridor
To prevent the white color from being perceived as something sick in the interior of the corridor, 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 effectiveness. His presence in the setting is a truly successful move, always. And all because white opens up a lot of possibilities, allowing you not only to decorate a room, but also to adjust its space on a visual level. Use these qualities and let the environment in your home always be pleasant.
Combined with other colors
Rooms made using only white color will speak of sterility, refer to hospital wards and the indifference of offices. To avoid the feeling of emptiness and detachment that arises from monochrome white interiors, it is necessary to add any other color. The decor will immediately come to life and sparkle with soft and pleasing contrasts. Even small accents of a different color can create magic in your interior.
When combined with warm tones, white fades into the background and emphasizes the second color, and when used in combination with cool colors, it refreshes and invigorates.
Collection of the best shades of white
Start with a clean slate
There is nothing primitive or boring about the color white.
In fact, there are a number of shades of white that you can use to create a space that is either quiet and understated or bold and bright. The white colors presented are beautiful individually, when used together with other whites, and in combination with any of your favorite colors. This collection from Sherwin-Williams designers is very versatile and allows you to do anything. As can be seen from the presented samples, “pure white” color exists rather only in theory. In the real world, we encounter a large number of yellowish, pinkish, beige, gray, bluish, greenish, etc. shades with very low color saturation, which to one degree or another can be classified as “white”.
Colors with the presence of yellow and red are called “warm”, blue and green are called “cold”. Lighting plays a huge role in the perception of colors. Therefore, when choosing light bulbs in a store, it would be nice to know what rules to follow.
How to choose LED lamps with excellent color rendering to see the true shades of colors - read the detailed guide Quality of lighting in the interior. Choosing the best lamps.
Can light change the shade of your favorite color? Read the article: Warm and cool lighting in the interior. Color temperature of light.
About an interesting property of our vision, read the material: Why are two identical colors different? Metamerism .
The design in the photo used Neutral Ground SW 7568, Pure White SW 7005, Drift of Mist SW 9166, Extra White SW 7006, & Gossamer Veil SW 9165
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Black
Black and white color in the interior is absolutely universal. The combination of black and white is suitable for decorating rooms in both ancient and modern styles: from the rigor of classics and the sophistication of Rococco to urban high-tech. Moreover, you can give preference to touches of black and a white room, or choose white furniture against a wall painted black.
Furniture in a white interior
If your goal is to use white color in the interior to the maximum, then not only will the walls be decorated in this palette, but also the corresponding furniture will be purchased .
The chest of drawers and cabinet, tabletop and stands should be covered with light veneer or opened with white varnish. In the design of such furniture, the aluminum frame and inserts look very sophisticated. White goes well with glass and metal fittings. Such designs are frequent guests in high-tech interiors.
If your plans did not include changing furniture, then furniture covers will help you create a white interior. Dress yourself in these snow-white “robes”:
- Chairs.
- Sofas.
- Armchairs.
- Banquettes.
cream shade of furniture in the interior of a living room decorated in white tones
Cover the tables with crisp white tablecloths. This will help bring mismatched and colored furniture to a single white denominator. Items in such vestments will take on a specially soft shape and thereby add coziness to the room. The contrast of beech parquet with white furniture will help create a feeling of comfort. Suitably decorated doorways and windows can be connected to this tandem.
The white color of furniture in the interior is also perceived ambiguously. Imagine two rooms that are identical in decoration. 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. There is no doubt that in the first case the room will acquire individuality and a representative appearance, in the second it will remain faceless, lost or something. Hence the conclusion: a white design must certainly “catch” with something; if the eye has nothing to focus on, then the interior will seem downright boring. Selecting white furniture at random from different collections is a thankless task. Here you need to have a very subtle aesthetic sense. It is much more reliable and easier to take ready-made headsets.
monochrome living room design: white floor, walls, ceiling and furniture
Red
A bright, but balanced and seasoned option is a red and black interior. The red color itself is quite flashy and bright, evoking the awakening of emotions and passion. White smoothes and balances the expressive influence of red and the psyche and dilutes it.
Grey
Gray color adds depth to white and emphasizes its texture. A range of gray shades helps create a neutral, calm room, and removes the detachment of white. Gray gives the interior an official character.
This combination perfectly promotes concentration and helps you switch to work or mental reflection. Graphite shades of gray push the walls back and make the space visually larger.
Pedicure in white
White pedicure is a favorite choice of fashionistas in nautical nail art. Tanned skin, sea surface and yellow sand are ideal companions for a snow-white pedicure. There are countless variations in the reproduction of such coverage. Which pedicure design is worthy of the most beautiful legs:
- White pedicure with rubbing
. Pearl, mirror, chameleon or holographic rubs fit flawlessly on a white base and produce an additional stunning shine effect on the nails. - New York style pedicure
. Highlighting one finger with a different color has come into use and was liked by a large number of fashionistas. This design is complemented by artistic painting, geometry, bouillons and rhinestones. - Ombre pedicure
. The smooth flow of colors using the gradient transition technique looks very beautiful in the design of a pedicure. Especially with white, red and nude are good, and for the summer season you can experiment with bright neon shades. - Pedicure
with kamifubuki. Large multi-colored glitter on your nails looks like festive confetti and brings positive emotions.
Blue
A very harmonious option, especially for interiors with a marine or southern theme. The blue and white interior refreshes and fills the room with air. This combination calms you down and helps you collect your thoughts.
Pink
The white color brings a special airiness to the interior when complemented with a pink range of colors. The pink and white interior looks soft, delicate and feminine.
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White manicure
White nail designs are suitable for all situations. White coating is used in summer nail designs, because on tanned skin this color looks simply amazing, and in winter manicure it looks akin to a snowy shroud on nails. White neutral color is ideal as a base for applying a variety of designs. What manicure to perform using white polish:
- Plain coating
. This simple method of decorating nails in snow-white color can be used by girls with any type of activity. - French manicure
. Traditional French involves marking the smile line with white. This nail art can be improved by playing with the design, using different techniques for laying out rhinestones, or decorating it with painting and sculpting. - Lunar manicure
. Trendy fashionable manicure technique. White can be used to mark the hole or be used as the main color. - White base
. As a base, a white background is used for rubbing, design slider, and stamping. - White elements
. White standard color in nail design is often found as an accompanying shade, because it goes well with the entire color palette and will fit into any nail art. - White molding
. White color is used to create voluminous flowers; this technique is especially popular in wedding and holiday designs. - White matte manicure
. The smooth velvet finish provides a pleasant visual experience. A matte topcoat can be applied over any design and enhances any creative idea. Matte white manicure is well complemented by rhinestones and shiny detailing. A manicure with negative space, where some part of the nail remains unpainted, is simply flawless in a matte version.
Bathroom
The bathroom walls will look interesting if light brown tiles are used in the design.
