The color white is a popular choice for many home renovation projects. While some people claim that it is a “boring” color, it actually does a lot more for your space than you realize. The color white creates an optical illusion as light bounces off white walls and furnishing, making a room seem both bigger and brighter. Dark colors, on the other hand, absorb the light, making the room look smaller. White is also a timeless color. It is both classy and modern. Using white in your decor also creates a blank space to work with. The color will go with anything. You don’t have to worry about clashing with any theme, as white gently complements any hue. Not surprisingly, white is a very marketable color. Having white features in your home will raise its value. The color will also make a room look crisp and clean. The classy color (as long as you do keep your home clean) will make your home look more elegant and expensive. Read on for ways to bring the elegant and soothing color into your home.
Exterior
The exterior of your home is the first thing that people will see. There are two ways to use white on the outside of your home to make it stand out. The first is to use white as the base color, and then use a different color as an accent. Contrast the white siding with a soft grey roof, by painting your front door a bold color, or by painting your garage doors a dark color to make them stand out. The other way to use white in your exterior is to do the opposite: paint your home a dark color, such as blue or dark grey, and then accent your home with white by painting the trimmings around the roof, doors, and windows white, as well as any columns.
Walls
Before we break down individual areas that you can bring white into your home, we are going to discuss a way to use white as a gentle theme throughout, by using your walls. White walls will make your home look bigger than it actually is. By using a white-wall theme, you can tie your entire house together, even if you decorate each room very differently.
Windows
White window decor is also a way to bring light, neutral fixtures into your home. There are many different options for white window decor, from white blinds, faux wood blinds, shutters, shades, and curtains. We recommend using white plantation shutters as a classy window treatment. Plantation shutters will go with just about anything, and they also are a great stand-alone window trimming. The durable material will also make it so that you will not have to replace your window treatments for a long, long time.
Living Room
The living room is the first space that people walk into, and also the space that most visitors (and residents) will spend their time in. Decorate it with white couches, coffee tables, end tables, shelving, etc. You can then decorate the living room per season without feeling like your christmas tree clashes with your sofa, or your 4th of July decorations bog make your coffee table look awkward.
Kitchen
The kitchen is another space where people spend a lot of their time, and also a place to brighten and enlighten with white. You can get white quartz counter tops to make your home feel more modern. Place a white dining room table in the center of the room that can be decorated with any table cloth, table runner, or holiday centerpiece (without clashing!) Install stunning white cabinets to brighten up your space, give it a clean look, and make your kitchen appear larger — a favorite suggestion is to couple the white cabinets with deep, black granite countertops. White cabinets in your kitchen allows you to bring in other woods that you would not be able to do if you had stained wood cabinets.
Bedroom
Your bedroom has incredible opportunity for the color white. You can use it as an accent in your furniture, with white bed frames, dressers, nightstands, etc. Or, for a personal favorite, purchase a white comforter, and accent your bed with a brightly colored runner and matching pillows. Another idea is to place a plush rug in the center of the bedroom. White is always a good choice for guest bedrooms, as it will make the room feel more clean and inviting.
Bathroom
A white-themed bathroom will make it feel new and luxurious. All-white bathrooms make you feel like you are in a spa, but are also easy to complement with any color. If you like change, a white bathroom is perfect for you. You can change the accent towels, rugs, and shower curtain as often as you’d like, and have a new bathroom with minimal work. White is also a great wall color for small bathrooms, as it will make them seem larger.
Let’s discuss: Have you thought about adding a bit more white to your home?
