Home » Misc » Interior design white living room

Interior design white living room


30 White Living Rooms That Exude Purity And Peace

Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us...

There is nothing quite as restful on the eye as the purity of a fresh white interior space. Coming home to an uncomplicated white living room decor scheme can bring you peace and serenity after a day away in a world that is visually cluttered with an endless confusion of colour. A plain scheme is like a cool calming breath of fresh air. If a lounge devoid of colour doesn’t appeal to you, then decorating the room to have a pure white backdrop also gives you the perfect canvas on which to splash a selection of brighter furniture and accessories that you can change out easily at will.

Our first white living room has a light grey settee that looks upon a slimline console shelf, which spans the length of the room. Above the television is a row of wall cabinets that merge seamlessly with the underside of a soffit. A black Eames bird matches the dark window frames, where the white living room curtains open to one side to allow in more natural light.

This black and white living room centres around a chunky chaise sofa, which is the only dark piece in the room. A set of wire-framed shelves fill the wall around the television, displaying a small selection of decorative items.

A white living room rug forms a subtle visual base for this lounge setup. A trio of grey coffee tables act as a centrepiece in front of a huge sectional sofa.

A bright yellow accent chair and recessed teal shelves add small splashes of vibrant colour to this white living room decor.

Contrasting sections appear as geometric volumes in this grey and white living room. The modern sofa is made of sharp simple lines that complement the contemporary architecture.

A modern white living room chair and sofa match a statement spiral staircase in this striking space. A black fireplace and low level coffee table provide contrast.

This open plan lounge and kitchen have their separate uses defined by differing shades of solid decor. The smooth grey kitchen cabinets, walls and floor appear as a shadowy box to one side of the lighter living zone.

A large bookcase grabs all of the attention in this scheme, with shelving made from warm woodtone.

Minimalist living rooms are probably best known for being decorated in a plain white fashion, but you don’t have to get rid of all of your belongings to enjoy the minimalist aesthetic.

Indoor plants add a fresh feeling of life to an all white living room, and they will bring colour to a room without the need to actually commit to colourful decor.

On trend monochrome geometric styling boosts a white walls living room, and adding a small amount of wood tone can go a long way in warming a cool interior palette.

This rustic living room has white-washed furniture and floors that allow a little of the original grain to show through. It’s a clever way to tie the whole scheme together as one cohesive colour theme without losing the character of the pieces. You can find more pictures of this wonderful apartment here.

Tribal decor uses rattan and natural elements to add texture and interest to a room; the effect of this styling on a pure canvas can be stunning.

This black and white living room decor keeps all of the base notes at floor level, including monochrome artwork propped by the large sectional sofa. The boiserie around the walls, the coving, fireplace, mirror frame and lighting are as pure as fresh fallen snow.

A sweeping view from surrounding picture windows are enough to decorate this modern white living room. Even the balustrades of the open plan staircase is made of clear frameless glass so as not to obstruct the scenery.

You may think that having white living room furniture sets will not go hand-in-hand with the children in your home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the white lounge you’re dreaming of. Washable white wall paint and quality floor paint will withstand washing of spills and scribbles, and you can opt for a darker upholstered sofa and rug.

A brown and white living room has a sophisticated look.

This high contrast black and white living room furniture has a space-age look.

Black and white photography makes a perfect gallery wall for a black and white living room.

Pastel colour artwork takes the white walls of this lounge in a different direction.

Scatter cushions offer an easy change option in adding a splash of colour to a light scheme. A wooden feature ceiling makes this white space look warmer too.

Whilst the black on white colourway of this decor appears sharp, the white living room set has soft curved corners and edges, as though the sofa and footstool were made of giant marshmallows.

These white living room cabinets appear like architectural extrusions up one wall, spaced apart like the steps of a ladder.

An open plan kitchen diner backs this white sitting room; each zone carries the pure decor right through with just a couple of wooden accents in decorative wall recesses and the kitchen backsplash.

In a plain scheme you can go a little more adventurous with accessories, like these modern living room lamps with oversized shades.

This grey and white decor living room has a grey area rug to anchor the white leather living room furniture in place.

The pale grey shade of this sofa gives the piece wonderfully subtle definition within the light room.

Lime green accessories add zest to this ocean facing room.

This black white and grey living room uses natural accents to break up the expanse of monochrome, from a large potted plant on the floor to small green glass vases lining the windowsill.


If you like the white theme, don’t forget to check out:
32 Gorgeous White Bedrooms
30 Modern White Kitchens That Exemplify Refinement

Did you like this article?

Share it on any of the following social media channels below to give us your vote. Your feedback helps us improve.

Make your dream home a reality

Learn how

X

35 Best White Living Room Ideas

Type keyword(s) to search

Today's Top Stories

1

Easy, Cheap, 30-Minute (or Faster!) Dinner Recipes

2

Sunny Places to Escape the Winter Blues

3

The Most Popular Gifts of 2022

4

Dad Jokes To Keep the Whole Family Laughing

5

The Best Women's Winter Boots for 2022

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. More about us.

There's so much you can do!

By Erin Cavoto

DAVID TSAY

If you're trying to create the cozy living room of your dreams and have ruled out using white, you might want to think again. This list of gorgeous spaces proves that a white living room can be the most inviting place in your house. It also allows you to be freer with your decorating, whether you'd like to incorporate antique finds, big prints, or plush velvet sofas. Some of these ideas involve going all out, like white painted floors or customizing fireplaces to pop against the bare walls. Others require small touches, whether that's by adorning your walls in an array of bronze mirrors or offsetting the white with a colorful area rug.

Even if you're hoping to implement some rustic living room ideas, this list is a great resource, since many rooms incorporate rustic wood beams, floors, and other accents that look beautiful against the white. Anyone can achieve these looks, even with little ones running around! Check out all the different ways to create a stunning white living room right here (and don't miss our list of the best living room paint colors).

PATRICK CLINE

1 of 35

Black-and-White

The black-and-white touches in this room, including the chairs, table, and lamp, elevate its glamour.

SHOP THROW BLANKETS

DAVID TSAY

2 of 35

Planked Walls

The planked walls in this open, sunny room were painted white to create an airy living room.

SHOP JUTE RUGS

AARON COLUSSI

3 of 35

Layer Mirrors

White walls are a great background to show off your antique finds, especially a collection of ornate mirrors.

SHOP MIRRORS

DAVID TSAY

4 of 35

Painted Floors

The white-on-white look of this room that features a painted floor is broken up with antique accents and neutrals.

SHOP WOVEN BASKETS

KIM CORNELISON

5 of 35

Mixing Neutrals

Hues of brown, gray, and black accentuate this otherwise white living room, making it feel inviting.

SHOP PICTURE FRAMES

Brian Woodcock

6 of 35

Neutrals and White

White walls accompanied by an ivory couch and pair of tan arm chairs allow the homeowner's colorful paintings to be on full display on top of a fireplace built from old paving bricks.

Annie Schlechter

7 of 35

Clean And Serene

David A. Land

8 of 35

White All Over

The white walls, floors, molding, and furniture in this small Indiana home look stunning when paired with rich and rustic wood accents.

Victoria Pearson

9 of 35

The White Ranch

In this California home, it's all about scale. For example, hefty wingbacks would overpower the room (and break up the visual flow in the open space), but the high ceilings and abundance of white decor makes it feel airy and big.

Victoria Pearson

10 of 35

Calm and Collected

Despite dark hardwood floors and an antique brown leather-studded naval captain's chair, the living area feels light and bright, thanks to tall windows, linen sofas, and a 1900s beadboard jelly cupboard that hides the television in this antique dealer's farmhouse.

David A. Land

11 of 35

A Showcase Space

The owners of this 18-century farmhouse used a mostly white room to perfectly highlight their collection of unique antiques like the pair of French Art Deco chairs in a hardy textile from Mood Fabrics.

Dominique Vorillon

12 of 35

Neutrals and White

Made of coveted Ojai stone, the fireplace in surround adds a grounding element to this California home's neutral room.

Annie Schlechter

13 of 35

Warm Textures

The cream cotton-twill sofa was a no-brainer for the owner of this redesigned grain mill home, who says she easily tires of bolder patterned fabrics. Varying shades of cream and ivory and strategic pops of texture (waffle knit and cable knit) on the pillows and throws keep the room fresh—not sterile.

Brian Woodcock

14 of 35

City Living

The owner of this farmhouse-inspired city apartment used white walls and pieces to make this teeny space feel bigger. In this room, she used two Ikea twin beds to create a space-saving daybed large enough to accommodate the occasional overnight guest.

Cody Ulrich

15 of 35

Texas Star

It took Dallas designer Paige Morse four months to renovate two sheds into this 250-square-foot, two-bedroom guest house. Plenty of texture and a pop of greenery make this neutral space feel like home.

Keith Scott Morton

16 of 35

New England White

The living room in this Colonial-era New England home uses soft grays and taupey browns—like the blue-gray hue on the mantel and the tan-and-brown striped area rug—to enrich a white palette.

Victoria Pearson

17 of 35

California Cool

Bright linen-covered cushions soften an antique pine bench in the living room of this California home. The walls are painted Snow White by Benjamin Moore.

Alec Hemer

18 of 35

Family-Friendly Seating

Shabby Chic sofas square off across a zinc-topped coffee table in the living room of this Texas ranch. The walls are painted Shaded White by Farrow & Ball.

Victoria Pearson

19 of 35

Cozy White

In the living room of this California home, a slipcovered sofa and chair from Bixby & Ball and neutral curtains provide a cushy counterpoint to Restoration Hardware's industrial coffee table.

John Gruen

20 of 35

Modern Comfort

In this Massachusetts cabin, a photo by Martin Albert mimics the scene outside. A Room and Board sofa and CB2 pouf gather round an antique pine bench.

Philip Ficks

21 of 35

Shaker Style

The living-dining area in this upstate New York home is furnished with a far-flung mix: Indonesian rush-back loungers, tin sconces from Mexico, and a Persian kilim rug. The farm table and its attendant cane-seat chairs, however, are locally sourced antiques.

Lucas Allen

22 of 35

DIY Decor

When renovating their North Carolina lake house, the owners relied on tag-sale scores, basic hardware-store buys, and a can-do, DIY attitude. The results redefine the word "homemade."

Victoria Pearson

23 of 35

Romantic Living Room

In this Georgia industrial loft, Aidan Gray wingback chairs, upholstered in cotton and burlap, complement a sofa found at a Paris flea market. The owner fashioned the coffee table by cutting a farm table down to size, then painting it warm gray (Gothic Arch by Benjamin Moore). A wooden stool from a Toronto thrift shop elevates a shadow-boxed heron. The Mongolian-lambhair pillow is by West Elm, the tie-dyed cushions by Kevin O'Brien. The walls are painted Creamy by Sherwin-Williams.

Björn Wallander

24 of 35

Old and New

In this Northern California home, a Pottery Barn sofa and custom chairs flank a pine trunk in the living room. The owner shot the feather photo that hangs on one wall, as well as the skull image that adorns a pillow from her company, Archival Decor. The walls are painted Kelly-Moore's White.

Björn Wallander

25 of 35

Updated Minimalism

The decor in this Montana home throws minimalism a welcome curve. With its rounded arms and turned acacia-wood legs, this linen-upholstered chair from Vagabond Vintage breaks up all the living room's right angles: Bombast's square-backed sofa, a blocky Indonesian wood coffee table from Pols Potten, even the rectangular linen shade atop a lamp by Barbara Cosgrove. The owner's dachshund clearly approves.

Max Kim-Bee

26 of 35

Eclectic Elements

Crafts-store frames and pages from an out-of-date Audubon calendar combine to create a wall's worth of art in the sitting room of this Ohio farmhouse. The slipcovered chaise comes from Ballard Designs.

Max Kim-Bee

27 of 35

White Noise

Custom club sofas flank the living room's centerpiece, an oversize midcentury coffee table fashioned from iron and bleached oak, in this Washington, D.C., home. The antique twist-turned-leg side chairs were found at a local shop, Random Harvest. A collection of old ironstone fills the built-in shelves, and aged finds—like a brass candelabra, globes, and a display of pinned butterflies—lend patina.

Bright Idea: A built-in ledge, painted the same color as the wall, offers an unobtrusive workstation.

Andrea Wyner

28 of 35

Warmed-Up White

Wood warms up even the most sparsely furnished white room. Wood creates movement—it starts to feel like a print—just a very subtle one. Other low-key ways to add interest and depth: Fabrics with woven tone-on-tone chevron or herringbone patterns, marble countertops, and antique rugs on the reverse (just flip the rug over so the muted side shows).

William Waldron

29 of 35

Cozy White

People tend to believe that white creates cold spaces. To prevent this: Avoid hard, modern pieces and use fluffy cushions and distressed finishes—so you still get that airy feeling, but with warmth to it.

Bjorn Wallander

30 of 35

Wonderful Walls

Take full advantage of vertical space. These custom bookshelves in the living room create a display space for a collection of American art pottery. Here's how we recommend keeping the arrangement interesting:

• Group similarly shaped items (fluted vases, trophy-like urns) together, but stagger heights and mix various creamy shades.

• A few wild-card components, such as shells, architectural remnants, and tarnished silver vessels, prevent a monochromatic collection from becoming monotonous. Just keep them all muted, so they don't hog the spotlight.

• Stacked books make great risers—providing the height needed to help fill up a tall shelf.

The Ultimate Guide to Paint Finishes

Erin Cavoto Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

Paint Colors Inspired by the Mississippi Delta

Top 18 Best New Color Schemes for Fall

13 Bold Colors to Pair With Gray

11 Best Paint Brands for Your Interior Projects

The Real Meaning Behind Easter Colors

The Country Living Paint Color Hall of Fame

28 Perfect Colors to Paint Your Bedroom

41 White Kitchens Packed With Ideas and Character

White Paint Colors That'll Brighten Your Home

16 Best Paints for White Kitchen Cabinets

White living room - 55 best photo ideas for arranging the interior of a living room in white Therefore, it is worth carefully approaching the choice of colors - white.

A light palette uplifts the mood, and a visual expansion of the space of the room will be a nice bonus.

For smaller rooms, white is a real lifesaver. A white-style living room will hide all the flaws, visually increase the space and create a happy atmosphere for an unforgettable pastime. nine0005

Most housewives do not favor the use of white for walls, floors, furniture, because they consider it impractical. But if you approach the problem from the other side, then the white color:

  • calms the nervous system;
  • gives a feeling of peace, freshness and purity;
  • charges with positive emotions.

In order not to become a slave to pure white, some shades of white from pale beige to white-blue are allowed. If you want to create a detached atmosphere, then white with a hint of blue or green will suit you. To create a worldly environment, you can add shades of beige and yellowish. nine0005

Contents

  1. White living room design details
  2. Wall decoration
  3. Ceiling
  4. Floor
  5. What should be highlighted in a snow-white design?
  6. Exclusive photos of the white living room (55 options)

The subtleties of the design of the white living room

Wall decoration

Undoubtedly, the walls in the living room should be decorated in light colors. You can choose any method of finishing: wallpapering, decorating with wall panels, painting or plastering the walls of the living room. Below you can see photos with examples. nine0005

Tip! If you want to visually increase the height of the room, then place the wall panels vertically.

To create an accent wall, you can use the same material as on the others, only with some pattern applied. You can also use wallpaper with photo printing, the picture can be anything from nature to photos of your family. The main thing is that the drawing does not contradict the design of the room and your family likes it.

A brick wall can also become an accent wall if painted white.

Ceiling

White living room means that the ceiling will be in the same color. A white ceiling makes the room look taller, relieves pressure from the walls in a confined space, and hides all the features of the building. Alternatively, you can make stretch ceilings.

Floor

Some home owners want light colored carpeting. In recent years, glossy coatings have become popular. The advantage of gloss is that the space visually expands, but the minus is the additional load during cleaning. Dirt and dust are visible on light shades, but all prints are reflected on a glossy surface - from animal paws to bare foot prints. nine0005

White tile flooring is less common. But coolness comes from it all year round, so you can’t do without carpeting. The combination of the dark color of the flooring with the light tones of the room is considered ideal. You can see a photo of a white living room below

What should be highlighted in a snow-white design?

All-white furniture in a living room can give the impression of a hospital room, so bright colors should be used in the furniture to avoid this atmosphere. nine0005

You can choose only one shade from the color palette and that will be enough. But keep in mind that a bright color will be very noticeable, and it will automatically become the center of attention. If you originally planned that another object would become the center, then remember about the contrast effect.

A large pot with a decorative tree or any other plant, even a small pot of flowers, will be a great accent in a white living room. Choose yourself!

The contrast of the sofa with the white living room looks great. You will add variety to the room, as well as get rid of the constant worry about the white material of the sofa. For most owners, this option is a lifeline, as many families have small children and four-legged pets.

Curtains or curtains, upholstery or carpeting will also be a good accent. The result is impressive, despite the fact that it is quite rare.

If you want to make your living room snow-white, then go for it. And don't worry about anything. Happy repair! Below are photos of the living room in white.

Also read:

Modern living room interior design - 120 photos of ideas and new arrangements
Living room furniture - 150 photos in the interior
Living room design - 200 photos of the best interiors in the living room
Living room color - 140 photos of perfect color harmony in the interior
Wall to the living room - 100 photos of beautiful walls for the living room
Bedroom living room design: how to properly separate 2 interiors (100 photos)
Living room kitchen - 105 best photos in the interior of the kitchen combined with the living room
Modular living room - 75 photos of interior design ideas
Small living room - 100 interior design photos (7 ideas)
Design living room interior - 10 tips for decorating a living room (75 photos)
Classic-style living room - 57 photos in the interior
Living room zoning - the best ideas and zoning options (115 photos)0111 Walls in the living room - 100 photos of beautiful wall design in the interior

Exclusive photos of the White living room (55 options)

9000 9000 9000

9000 9000 9000 9000

How do you like the article?

nine0242

White furniture in the interior of the living room photo

White furniture is often associated with rich and opulent Renaissance and Empire interiors, with the simplicity and naivete of shabby chic and Provence, with the severity and coldness of Scandinavian houses. But it can fit perfectly into any style direction, bringing sophistication and lightness.

One of the main advantages of such an environment is that no matter what form it may have and how many components it contains, it will still not be bulky and solid. In the photo, white furniture in the interior of the living room gives elegance and a sense of celebration. nine0005

White furniture in the interior of a modern living room

Design of the living room with white upholstered furniture

Content

  1. Properties and advantages of white color
  2. Furniture
  3. Color Bonos
  4. Dark background of the living room
  5. Light vitron
  10. walls
  11. Tips for those who bought white furniture

Features and benefits of white

White is neutral and sophisticated. It allows you to design rooms in various stylistic directions. The design, sustained in white shades, is calm or spectacular. It can amaze with exquisite sophistication or incredible luxury. The interior of the living room with white furniture gained particular popularity at the beginning of the last century, becoming a symbol of wealth and aristocracy. Examples of such design in the photo. nine0005

High gloss white ceiling in the living room

White minimalist living room

Classic living room with white furniture

Today, such pure shades can be found in the classic living room and rooms decorated in minimalist, high-tech style and many others. Strictly laconic or, on the contrary, richly finished, the furniture fills the space with comfort, naturalness and peace. Often opting for such living rooms, someone wants to shock and amaze everyone, while someone tries to hide in their ideally clean world from the surrounding reality. nine0005

White has a number of advantages over other shades:

  • Relevance. Such furniture will not go out of fashion for many years. And by changing the color accents in the details, you can achieve a new perception of the living room.
  • Visual enlargement of space. A white modular wall looks great against a light wall and will only add depth and light to the interior, unlike dark surfaces that visually conceal the area.
  • Practical. On such surfaces, dust is less visible, and removable covers will help solve the problem of contamination. nine0018
  • Versatility. It can be perfectly combined with all color shades in the interior, whether it is wall and floor decoration or other furniture and decorative details.

Selection of furniture

White furniture in the interior is considered a sign of luxury, if only because such cheap options are practically not produced, and its price is always higher than the usual analogues in traditional colors.

The actual white color in the interior can exist with different intensity - be a central element or coexist with other shades. In all cases, such a room needs volume. This can be done with the help of various color schemes in the design of the living room. For example, a cabinet wall that combines additional trim of black or brown panels will look bright and stylish. And the white furniture in the interior of the living room looks good against the walls of dark or contrasting tones, an example in the photo. nine0005

White furniture in any room looks solemn and festive, no matter what style direction is taken as a basis. Such armchairs and a sofa will bring elegance and chic to any, even the most uncomplicated interior. And if you add a white piano (as a piano option) or a fireplace of the same color, then a rich interior in the living room is provided.

Cabinet furniture for the living room is made of different materials. The most environmentally friendly is the wooden array. But this option can be quite expensive, and it can be successfully replaced with an MDF wall. Today there are options made of white plastic. It is often used in the collections of fashion furniture designers, and the latest technology makes it durable and non-toxic. nine0005

Color background of the living room

For furniture of such an extraordinary plan, the color scheme of the walls is important. It will fit perfectly into any background, but it will look different. The dark design of the room will give the atmosphere contrast and clarity, light walls, coupled with such a set, will give the room lightness and airiness. When decorating the interior of a living room with white furniture, they usually think about what kind of feeling they want to achieve from it.

Dark background of the living room

Gray, dark beige wall colors will give the living room a sense of severity and clarity. This option will look good for an interior in modern and high-tech styles. White surfaces of tables, shelves, cabinet fronts and upholstery of upholstered furniture in their laconic form will add contrast and prevent the creation of an oppressive atmosphere. Bright details will help to dilute such a brutal solution: floor vases, paintings, cushions. nine0005

Know! Contrasting elements in the interior will help the space take a break from clear lines and serious colors. It is necessary to think over accent shades in advance.

Light background of the living room

The design of the living room in white looks great in the interiors of French Provence and English shabby chic style. Such rooms look airy and light. The absence of contrasting colors visually expands the room, which is required for rooms with a small area. A combination of several shades of white and various textures in the decoration of furniture will add coziness and comfort. A small modular wall or separate cabinets for dishes with tinted glasses harmoniously fit into a bright interior. White upholstery is complemented by handmade cushions. All decorative elements are made in two colors: they can be delicate pastel colors or deep saturated shades. nine0005

Contrasting wall background

This living room decoration solution is suitable for very active young people. Bright walls and white furniture can tire an elderly couple, so they should not choose too active colors. But for lovers of the unexpected and creative, such an interior will fit. Among the neon walls, a white sofa and armchairs look great, and a calm gray floor will somewhat balance this celebration of color.

Know! Against the backdrop of bright walls and a light environment, any piece of furniture in a dark color (fireplace, armchair, bedside table) looks heavy and weighty. nine0005

Tips for those who bought white furniture

White living room is not only stylish and fashionable. It is also a careful approach and adherence to some recommendations: