White sitting room ideas
26 White Living Room Ideas
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By Hadley Mendelsohn
NICHOLAS GLIMENAKIS
Okay, so here's the thing about a decorating a white living room: It might sound hard to mess up since it's such a simple and neutral go-to backdrop, but that's not always the case. The right approach and eye can make white living rooms some of the most impeccable, forward-thinking, and versatile spaces around, but they also need just as much attention and love as your more maximal rooms to truly stand apart. Otherwise, they easily veer on boring. To make sure your white living room is the best and brightest, find out how top designers decorate white living spaces that are both functional and fabulous. From stark to warm, traditional and formal living rooms to casual country-chic takes and eclectic city dwellings, the potential and possibilities when it comes to white living rooms are indeed endless.
Tria Giovan
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Balance Glam and Casual Touches
A large crystal pendant adds sparkle to the living room of a country estate by Suzanne Kasler. However, the neutral palette, whitewashed stone walls, casual slipcovers, and jute rug help temper the glitz factor, creating a sophisticated result.
Andrew Frasz
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Pick an Accent Color
The staples in this contemporary living room by Bunny Williams and Ferguson & Shamamian Architects are strictly neutral, from the crisp white paint to the cream seating and coffee table. This works with the existing exposed brick rather than clashing with it and allows for new color schemes to come and go with accent pieces over the years. To spice up the color scheme, they added hot pink (a fun warm color to speak to the brick wall beyond) and baby blue for a cool touch.
Nicole Franzen
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Introduce Intrigue With Movement
The organic shapes and silhouettes throughout this neutral living room by Jeremiah Brent create so much movement and visual interest, but in a soft-spoken and soothing way. From the rounded folding screen to the curved sofa, layered rug, and stacked coffee tables, there are plenty of nods to nature but the color scheme remains loyal to the urban backdrop.
Leanne Ford Interiors
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Color Block the Walls
Color-blocked walls help warm up the white room while still functioning within a specific and carefully designed white living room by Leanne Ford Interiors.
Werner Straube
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Compromise, Compromise, Compromise
It was a challenge marrying the two styles of his clients, designer Corey Damen Jenkins explains. “The wife loved jewel tones and embellishment, while the husband was on the total opposite end of the spectrum—no color, no wallpaper," Jenkins tells us.
So the living room walls were painted in Garlic Clove by PPG, "which has enough warmth to counterbalance the bright white of the often snowy landscape," while a fun velvet sofa gives a splash of vibrant green personality.
MARGARET AUSTIN
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Warm It Up
With the right pairings, white can be super cozy, too. Marigold, lemon, and pale yellow zellige tiles behind a wood-burning stove near a plush sheepskin throw are prime examples. A unique firing process makes zellige tiles super resilient: Designer Eva Holbrook put them around this hearth to protect the wall from heat.
NICHOLAS GLIMENAKIS
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Let the View Do the Talking
This dramatic skyline view in a living room by Ahmad Abouzanat of Project AZ speaks for itself and calls for quieter interiors. But quiet can also mean bold and artful. Abouzanat opted for crisp white walls, a cloud-like carpet, and ultra-sleek and modern furniture that reflects the cosmopolitan landscape behind.
Paul Raeside
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Use It as a Canvas
An abstract painting anchors this living room designed by Andrew Flescher, accentuating the green and white bench and jade table lamps.
But this room also proves that you can have more than one statement color without being visually chaotic (a white canvas is the secret ingredient). The houndstooth carpet brings graphic intrigue, while the periwinkle chair encourages romance.
Valerie Wilcox
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Honor the Location
A white foundation with pops of blue, light wood, and wicker accents is a natural fit for any coast living room, as exemplified by this Sarah Richardson-designed space.
Nicole Hollis Studio
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Create Contrast, Not Clashing
In this living room designed by Nicole Hollis Studio, an ultra pale pink velvet sofa feels decidedly grown-up and understated paired with a striking metallic silver sclpture, a marble mantel, and a low-to-the-ground coffee table while the casual rug makes the space feel warm and inviting. The dining room behind is almost an inverted version of the living room, a clever and unique way to ensure the jointed spaces flow while also departing from and building off of another to create conversation.
Paul Raeside
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Don't Be Afraid to Add Pattern
Layered rugs, mixed patterns, and subtle pops of colorful fabric make this white living room designed by Les Ensembliers an eclectic dream. The angled layout plays up the geometric shapes in the rug and adds an extra element of intrigue.
Romanek Design Studio
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Have Fun With It
Nothing ramps up the fun like a playful touch in the living room. This hanging chair in a living room designed by Romanek Design Studio marries the warm wood to the rest of the space and invites fun. It's the perfect blend of cozy and cool.
FRANCESCO LAGNESE
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Paint the Floors, Too
When painting the entire room white, including the ceiling, moldings, fireplace mantel, and walls, don't stop at the floors! A higher sheen, like a lacquer or high-gloss, will be more durable for that surface while still creating an art gallery effect. Then, add bright pop art for an unexpected burst of color.
Stephen Karlisch
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Opt for Creamier Tones Instead
Not sold on white but know you want a light neutral? Warmer than white but still neutral, cream is the perfect backdrop for an inviting yet formal living room. In this one designed by Jean Liu, the neutral, almost iridescent rug, velvet sofa, and brass accents are reflected by the paint color while the blue throw and white side table contrast with it nicely.
David A. Land
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Spotlight Artwork
If you can believe it, this home was full of heavy paneled walls, red-painted surfaces, and lots of curtains before designer Danielle Fennoy was hired to take on the project. Now it's a bright white masterpiece. "We didn't want to detract too much from the girl," says Fennoy of her decision to keep the open and airy living room in this modern home minimal so the impactful photograph by Yael Schachar could loom large and really shine.
James Merrell
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Choose Colorful Lighting
The rich blue accents draw the eye around this white living room designed by Ellen Kavanaugh without overcrowding it.
The warm leather accent chairs speak to the exposed wood beam ceilings.
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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Turn It Into a Gallery
White works in formal settings, too. Aside from the adorable dogs (Jacob and Wylo) cuddled up on the armchair-meets-dog-bed, that gallery wall is the clear statement-maker in sthis white living room designed by Philip Mitchell. Mix and match frames for a subtle nod of personality and incorporate floral patterns in accent seating.
Romanek Design Studio
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Work In Bold Decor
Instead of decorating your coffee table with the classic assortment of stacked coffee table books, opt for something quirky and out-of-the-box. Here, Romanek Design Studio covered the surface with a collection of classic pots and planters, which both enhance and juxtapose the formal, traditional elements throughout the crisp white space as well as the more modern.
Eric Piasecki
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Make It Refreshing
Though Florida is just the right place to use bright paint colors, Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller of Carrier and Company chose a refreshing shade of white for the sunny living room.
The yellow accessories hint at the color scheme found in the rest of the Naples home.
Bjorn Wallander
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Lacquered White
White truly shines in the living room of an Austin home by Nestor Santa-Cruz. The glossy finish reflects light off the walls — and even the ceiling — to make the space feel even brighter.
Annie Schlechter
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Let Your Personality Shine Through
Gary McBournie and Bill Richards transformed their 1940s Nantucket beach house into a colorful home away from home. To keep the bold hues from overwhelming the living room, they chose white paint to create a neutral backdrop.
Heather Hilliard Design
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Accentuate High Ceilings
A crisp, matte white living room is pristine, elegant, and timeless. Adding glass and metallic features sharpens up the white pieces. Sherwin-Williams Pure White is there for you when you don't just want to experiment with trends anymore.
Christopher Baker
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Keep It Traditional
"No fuss" was designer Lynn Morgan's mantra when she decorated the living room of this Savannah, Georgia, rowhouse.
"I wanted it simple, clean-lined, and inviting, with a little bit of glamour and a lot of comfort." An ottoman in Zig Zag by Alan Campbell lends modern oomph between a pair of Louis XV–style bergères. To highlight the architectural details, she painted moldings in high-gloss white. A David Hockney lithograph hangs above an antique mercury glass mirror. Garden stools from Emissary.
Erica George Dines
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Soften Up With Fabric
Dark beams contrast the white ceiling and walls in this genteel Atlanta, Georgia, living room by Shon Parker. The custom sofa is covered in a Duralee velvet; the tusk table and the ottoman, also in velvet, are from Baker.
John M. Hall
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Modern Neutrals
In this dramatic and modern East Hampton living room, designed by Kerry Delrose, an Akari light sculpture from the Noguchi Museum Shop hangs above a Luxe console and leather-and-chrome lamps from Ralph Lauren Home.
Francesco Lagnese
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Mix Light and Dark
Antique meets modern in the living room of a San Francisco Victorian.
Designer Ken Fulk chose a black and white palette, softened with neutrals and natural textures. The chimney breast is papered with Ralph Lauren's black Yacare Crocodile, and a Ralph Lauren Peyton ottoman sits on a cowhide rug from Frank's Leather & Hides.
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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
28 Ways to Decorate With White in the Living Room
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Whether you’re aiming for contemporary or cottage, beachy or boho, white is the perfect base for your living room design. Layering shades of cream and eggshell in your living room instantly creates a calm aesthetic ready for other layers of décor, and pops of rich ivory against a bold backdrop are sure to add drama and dimension to your space. "As much as I love color, there’s nothing like a white room when you want clean sophistication," says designer Kelly Hurliman.
No matter your design taste, white sets the stage. Below, find 28 of our favorite white living rooms to inspire your next redesign.
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Design: Jessica Nelson; Photo: Carina Skrobecki
Color isn't the only tool for a playful design. If you love neutral tones, use textured finishes to add visual interest. A painted brick fireplace or a soft linen curtain can soften a stark white and draw attention to an otherwise simple color choice.
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If Walls Could Talk
When it comes to complementary colors, white knows no stranger. Consider white walls as your backdrop for a striking statement piece. This design features understated drapes, artwork, and lighting to make room for a deep, royal blue sectional. "White gives you a clean slate to go in any direction—to add color in the furniture, keep it neutral, black and white, or layer in texture with an all-white palette," Hurliman says.
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Design: Lindsey Brooke; Photo: Amy Bartlam
With proper placement, simple details can leave a strong impression.
Dress up white with a delicate print, like this faint grid pattern surrounding the fireplace, which ties the room together while maintaining its place as the center of attention.
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Design: Cathie Hong; Photo: Margaret Austin
If you're searching for design ideas that fit a smaller footprint, use white to create the illusion of more space. This petite living room features minimal décor set against a solid white backdrop, transforming cramped into cozy.
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Design: Courtney Nye; Photo: Amy Bartlam
For a modern aesthetic, incorporate fine lines in your white living room design. Select a sleek, ivory sofa and mirror the soft curves in your lighting and accent chairs. Have some fun with unique and abstract shapes.
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Design: D2 Interiors; Photo: Amy Bartlam
With leather details, reclaimed woods, and earthy shades, rustic design exudes warmth. However, even this style makes room for white. The living room by D2 Interiors uses a crisp white on the walls to make architectural elements like dark beams and a red brick fireplace stand out.
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Design: Allie Boesch; Photo: Amy Bartlam
For a restful retreat, keep your color palette simple. Limit yourself to neutral tones and natural materials to create a relaxed feel. Weave in organic textures like cane, rattan, and wicker to add a raw and earthy aesthetic.
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True Home
For a hygge vibe in your living room design, cover the room in creamy hues. Pile on pillows and blankets, trading vibrant colors for touchable textures. Natural lighting and a couple of well-placed plants can provide some added warmth. Top it off with a glass of wine and a good book, and you’re ready to curl up for a quiet evening in. "I always think of classic French interiors and how they often start with white walls," Hurliman says. "Performance fabrics have come such a long way, it’s easier than ever to use light fabrics. I also have my clients get furniture pieces and rugs treated so no room, however light, has to be off-limits!"
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Rikki Snyder
As you contemplate ideas for your remodel, don't forget to look up.
Give your living room a palatial feel with a grand feature overhead. This chic design matches a gorgeous box beam ceiling with elaborate elements below to round out a room fit for royalty.
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Design: JDP Interiors; Photo: Amy Bartlam
It's true what they say: opposites attract. From paper and print to piano keys, no two colors pair quite as well as black and white. Set these cozy companions side by side in your artwork, throw pillows, décor, and more for a classic living room design.
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Black and Blooms
If your design feels nearly complete, a hint of green may be all you need. Liven up your white décor with a little greenery in your living space. Try a sprawling vine overhead or a fiddle leaf fig in the corner.
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Katherine Carter
With a velvet couch, a glass chandelier, and gold accents dotting the design, your extravagant living room needs just one final touch: fur. Faux fur details can transport your drab design into a dreamy escape.
With the addition of a fluffy throw or ottoman, you’ll be living in the lap of luxury.
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Katie Hodges Design
White linen curtains can add an air of sophistication to your living room design. Position your curtain rods higher to make the room feel larger and make sure the drapes sit just above the floor.
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If Walls Could Talk
After you’ve selected the paint swatches and the statement pieces, add some jewelry. Start with shades of white as a base for your design, then throw in gold accents in your lamps and décor for a little dramatic flair. With these dazzling accessories on display, your room will be ready to party.
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JK Interior Living
Storage is a must-have for any modern family, but who says you can’t spruce it up? With white built-in shelving as the backdrop, you’ll have space to showcase your style in a practical fashion. This gorgeous living room uses a chocolate shade to highlight books and pottery for an even sweeter scene.
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Jenn Pablo Studio
Burnt orange and avocado green have had their day, but today’s trending shag is all white. Blanket the living room in a fuzzy area rug for the ultimate oasis.
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Rikki Snyder
Feel free to mix and match shapes and sizes in your living room design. While the color palette is kept subdued in this design, the furniture selection and layout defies expectations with four boxy white chairs surrounding a dark round coffee table, as opposed to a traditional sectional or loveseat.
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Design: Jessica Nelson; Photo: Carina Skrobecki
Before you coat the wall in an eggshell or alabaster shade, consider some paneling for added visual interest. This Tudor-style home flaunts its age and appeal with classic picture frame molding. The velvet couches and bronze sconces add a touch of class to the timeless design.
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Katherine Carter
Wallpaper is trending once again, and the options are endless.
By placing a subtle aspen print next to a glass garage door, this modern wallpaper playfully mirrors the outdoors. Take advantage of a fun pattern to wrap up your design style and wow your guests.
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JK Interior Living
The fireplace can act as the leading role in your living room design. Dress it in a white that’s worthy of the spotlight. This towering stone fireplace, flanked by columns of curtains and crowned with a white mantel, is certainly worthy of applause.
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Design: Jette Creative; Photo: Amy Bartlam
Don't be afraid to draw stylistic influences from more than one genre. For example, this casual living room features vintage details in the ceiling as well as clean, modern lines in the furniture. From mountain contemporary to coastal cottage, white welcomes styles of all types.
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Rebecca Rollins
For a living room design that's true to its name, make "living" the centerpiece. Put your life and loved ones on display with a gorgeous gallery wall in black and white.
This is one focal point that will make you feel right at home.
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Design: Kirsten Marie; Photo: Amy Bartlam
Catch guests by surprise with a subtle shine in your white living room. We are loving this glossy tile choice for a cozy, casual space, paired with gray-blue and light wood furniture.
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Anne Sage
Don't be afraid to think outside the box. A couch with curves is the centerpiece you need to achieve a contemporary feel and flaunt your fashion sense. This design features a surprising spin on traditional throw pillows to match the avant-garde aesthetic.
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Brophy Interiors
Give your living room a black-tie vibe with minimal, high-contrast colors. By alternating white and black, this classic design curated by Laura Brophy balances simplicity and sophistication.
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Desiree Burns Interiors
Still seeking inspiration for your next remodel? Let the outdoors be your muse. Integrate organic elements and traces of green, like in this living room design by Desiree Burns, which features a jute rug, a driftwood coffee table, and a leaf-print throw pillow.
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Reena Sotropa
If you're craving a designer's direction, let art be your guide. Choose an abstract art piece as the focal point for your living room design, and mimic the colors in your décor selection. In this serene living space, designer Reena Sotropa brings mustard yellows and cool blues from the print over the mantel down to the pillows on the couch.
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Whittney Parkinson
To wrap up your remodel, highlight white with soft lighting. Thoughtfully position your floor and table lamps near textured décor and dark tones to create contrast.
32 White Bedroom Ideas For a Cozy Escape
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White color attracts with its lightness, purity and showiness. It always looks good in the interior and gives a lot of opportunities for design experiments. It was especially popular in the 20s, embodying the traditions of aristocracy, and in the 60s modern minimalism began to emerge and take shape, in which it acted in a completely different capacity.
Comfortable, calm and natural, white is actively used in interiors that gravitate towards natural materials. For the design of the living room, this is a win-win base for the implementation of creative ideas. nine0005
Interior styles
White is the basis of most styles. This applies to both classics and modern trendy trends. In addition to the sterile hospital shade, there are many variations for any interior. This is a range of ancient temples, marble sculptures and luxurious palace stucco, the conciseness of the Japanese and Scandinavian style, high-tech manufacturability and the elegance of Provence. The white living room is comfortable, cozy and bright. It is pleasant to spend time in it in the evening, relax from worries, relax and meet guests. nine0005
Modern White Living Room
It is difficult to find something more versatile and practical for decorating modern living rooms. High-tech, minimalism, modern, and current pop art are based on light shades. Now they are all closely intertwined. The basic principles remain common: functionality, simplicity and comfort.
Artificial materials are actively used: plastic, chrome steel and glass. Glossy surfaces are combined with mirrors, metal and spotlights. Almost always assumes the presence of a multifunctional work area. A lot of technology is used, complex lighting, space zoning. In such a living room it is equally pleasant to read a book, watch a movie or sit at a laptop. nine0005
Provence white living room
The style of the French province is very different from the American country and the usual rustic style. This is elegance, lightness and openwork decorativeness.
Provence is an abundance of white color and light, delicate pastel shades, floral motifs, natural textures. The main colors are lavender, mint, olive, pale pink, diluted yellow and blue. Light wood, woven elements, linen and cotton, elegant lace are used. These are elegant furniture, sofas and chairs with legs, decorative pillows, classic chests of drawers and glazed sideboards.
Houseplants and flower arrangements look good in such a living room. nine0005
Art Deco White Living Room
Art Deco is one of the most complex and elaborate styles. It is suitable for large spacious living rooms with wide windows and plenty of light. Due to the monumentality and a large number of details, white is especially important in such a living room. It creates a neutral background and allows you not to overload the interior.
The most important part of art deco is the play of light and the abundance of mirrors, and white is the best color for this. In addition, it visually enlarges the space of the living room. In such an interior, not a pure sterile shade is used, but more complex variations: ivory, creamy, powdery, cream. nine0005
Antique White Living Room
Antique style in the interior of the living room is difficult to create, but it looks original and unusual. The style of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece requires space and monumentality.
Natural stone is actively used, especially marble. It is suitable for finishing the floor, window sills, fireplace and other elements.
You can ennoble the walls with frescoes and stucco. Space and budget allow, complex coffered ceilings are created. But you can also stop on a stretch canvas, decorating it with an ornamented cornice. Furniture with gilding is actively used. If it is a tree, then it is carved. nine0005
Don't forget about the main element of antique style - columns and figurines. You can limit yourself to their decorative imitation and busts. Of the accessories, vases and amphorae decorated with mythological motifs are also actively used.
Scandinavian white living room
Scandinavian style in the living room is lightness, simplicity and comfort. Its conciseness fully reflects the laconicism of the northern people. In the classic Scandinavian style, the trends of the century before last are traced, and in the modern direction, functional minimalism is in the lead.
White is everywhere. nine0005
Scandinavian interior embodies all current eco-trends. These are exclusively natural materials and deliberate rudeness when choosing the texture of wood and textiles. Bulky furniture is not used, only light functional shelves and prefabricated sections, most often birch or pine. There is no complex fittings and an abundance of decor here. To give comfort, woolen blankets, decorative pillows, candles, aromatic lamps are suitable. Companion colors are warm, saturated, but not too bright: brick, mustard, sand, chocolate. nine0005
Finishes and materials
White color in the decoration of the living room has two main advantages. Firstly, it allows you to combine any colors. This is a universal background and the same universal companion for classic shades, and for delicate pastels, and for bright neon. Secondly, white allows you to endlessly experiment with textures and textures. In addition to boring whitewash, there are embossed plasters, wallpapers for every taste, natural and artificial stone, tiles, paints and enamels, bleached wood, a huge selection of textiles and many other alternatives.
This allows you to make any interior unique and inimitable, and with a minimum of effort and expense. nine0005
Floor
A white floor is always tricky because it gets dirty easily. White slabs and stone are most practical, but they are rarely used in the living room. A convenient option is a white laminate. It is wear resistant and easy to clean. For rough styles, like a loft, a self-leveling floor is suitable. Whitewashed wood is in harmony with classic interiors or Provence. Carpeting on the entire floor can be not very convenient, because it is difficult to clean. But a small fluffy carpet in the recreation area can always be washed or dry-cleaned. nine0005
Walls
The walls of the white living room can be covered with wallpaper. So that they are not too boring, pay attention to floral and floral ornaments, stripes, geometric patterns, ethnic motifs. When choosing a pure white finish, pay attention to the wallpaper for painting. The white color is easily soiled, and at any moment it will be possible to correct the situation without effort.
Textured plaster of varying degrees of relief also looks interesting. It can also be decorative finishing plates, paint and any other materials. An interesting solution is a mosaic or natural stone inserts, an untreated but painted brick wall, marble trim, stucco molding. Neutral white allows you to experiment with different textures and their combinations. nine0005
Bright accents look stylish on a white background. It can be a decor or an entire wall painted in a rich and rich color.
Ceiling
When decorating the living room ceiling, there are two main options: classic whitewash or stretch construction. The paint is suitable for perfectly flat surfaces. She saves space. Stretch ceilings, on the other hand, allow you not to worry about alignment, but at the same time hide part of the communications inside and build in fixtures. White stretch ceiling can be matte or glossy, almost mirror-like. nine0005
Furniture
White furniture is a stylish modern trend.
It looks bright and solemn, despite its simplicity. It's always elegant. For its manufacture, wood, MDF and plastic are used. When choosing, consider the color scheme of the walls. A dark background will give a feeling of rigor and clarity, a light background will give airiness and elegance, and a rich contrast will suit lovers of bright creative solutions.
White furniture with untouched wood texture will perfectly fit into traditional interiors together with a white grand piano. White lacquered - in complex styles, like art deco, and plastic in combination with glass shelves and chrome fittings - in a modern style. nine0005
For white upholstered furniture, it is better to buy bedspreads or removable covers right away. Light upholstery quickly gets dirty, and the skin shines. The covers can be washed as needed. In addition, they can be supplemented with curtains or other details of the same shade and texture.
Decor and lighting
The white living room is the perfect base for any decor. Such a background will allow you to embody any style, so the decor can be as diverse as possible. For lovers of home plants, it is difficult to find a better option. The walls are decorated with paintings and paintings. Almost any manufacturer has white appliances, and independent white accessories never go out of fashion. The embodiment of the hearth will be a real or electric fireplace. nine0005
White textiles are both natural cotton and expensive, elegant materials like silk and satin. In expensive and elegant styles, natural white leather is used. For simple minimalism, white blinds or Roman blinds are suitable. White upholstery and bedspreads look stylish. But keep in mind that this is one of the most capricious colors for textiles. It requires constant and careful care.
The choice of lighting for a white room allows you to play with its hue once again. You can get a softer and warmer interior or a cold and defiant one. The most convenient is multi-level lighting, which allows you to zone the space and adjust the required amount of light. The white itself is a good reflector. For bright accents, you can use colored LED backlighting. In modern styles, for example, neon is now actively used. nine0005
Small white living room
White is the best choice for a small living room. It visually enlarges and expands the space, raises the ceilings, adds light. For sunny and hot rooms, cool shades are suitable, under gray or blue, which will give a feeling of freshness; for north-facing living rooms - white with cream, beige and other warm tones.
Modern minimalist or high-tech living rooms look perfect. Conciseness and functionality are the main criteria when planning the interior of a small room. It is white that underlies these styles. You can experiment with Provence and other areas. The main thing is to avoid an excess of decor, heavy textures and not overload the space. nine0005
For zoning, use light partitions or translucent structures. If the layout allows, a small living room is perfectly combined with a kitchen, hallway or balcony.
Sophisticated multi-level lighting will allow you to achieve maximum comfort, and glass and mirror surfaces will further enhance the effect.
White living room design - photo
We offer you a selection of the best photos of bright and cozy interiors of white living rooms. Watch, compare, be inspired, choose the style and design to your liking! nine0005
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. nine0005
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.
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; nine0108
- 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.
Contents
- White living room design details
- Wall decoration
- Ceiling
- Floor
- What should be highlighted in a snow-white design?
- 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 homeowners 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.
