Exproperti.com – White walls and neutral furniture can be a great way to bring a small space together without making it feel cramped. Add color to your white living room with patterned throw pillows, blankets and art pieces.
A Great Way to Decorate a Small Space
Texture is vital to interior design, especially when avoiding a clinical look. Adding coarser materials like wood, leather and terracotta to a predominantly white living room creates a cozy atmosphere. White walls are a neutral backdrop that allows you to experiment with whatever color and style you want. They are also a great way to decorate a small space without making it seem cramped.
The right color can completely change a room, so if you’re tired of the drab color your current living room scheme has become, paint it white and make it feel fresh again. ‘It’s important to pick the right shade of white for the room,’ advises Patrick O’Donnell at Farrow & Ball. ‘For north-facing rooms, go for a warmer tone that creates a cozy feeling. Or, choose a soft grey for more of an ethereal effect,’ he says.
In this white living room, designer Urrutia Design uses a blend of black, light and dark wood and soft beige accents to make the space seem warm and inviting. Brass wall lights add a glam touch while floor-to-ceiling glass windows flood the room with natural light. White walls can help create a spacious, open feel in a small living room. It can also provide a backdrop for shelving and other decorative accents.
Creating a Calming Color Palette that Blends
A great way to create a cohesive look is to mix different neutral shades in your furniture and accessories. This will keep the space from looking too monotone or boring and ensure that your eye is constantly moving through the room. In this living room, a blend of brown tones and varying wood tones create a soothing color palette that pairs well with the stone fireplace. Decorative accents in similar hues, like the shaggy area rug, galvanized metal table, sculptural glass chandelier and distressed geometric mirrors, add remarkable textures to this subdued look.
While a bare white backdrop might seem limiting, this color scheme is incredibly versatile and allows you to bring in plenty of different styles and trends. A modern Scandi look can be achieved with slouchy, inky velvet sofas and statement wall art or standout light fittings (see below). House plants also add style without overwhelming the space.
If you’re looking for more color, a deep forest green will help the room feel fresh and airy. Pair this with a few natural wood accessories to achieve a boho-inspired look. If you’re looking to add a pop of color, try going bold and mixing a variety of shades and patterns on a rug like this blue and white living room by Erin Williamson. A colorful rug can instantly elevate a small room and garner plenty of compliments from guests.
Dark Wood Flooring Can Be Chic and Sophisticated
Dark wood floors can be chic and sophisticated, making your living room look elevated. But they also run the risk of creating a cramped feel when not paired with the right furnishings and colors. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this! Choosing light furniture, white walls and fluffy white rugs can help give the room a polished look while keeping the dark flooring from looking stark.
You can also add contrast by using lighter color wall paint. This can help you break up the darkness of the floor and ceiling, making the space look bigger and more open. Adding fresh pops of color to your living room can instantly liven up the space and make it feel more vibrant. A splash of bold paint, a patterned rug or bright accessories are all easy ways to add some fun and flair.
Keeping things simple in a white room is also a great way to introduce fresh and vibrant color. Rather than painting the entire space, use art and accent furniture pieces to bring some pops of color into your decor. For a softer approach, mix soft hues of pink and yellow for a pretty spring-inspired design that will be sure to catch your eye. A scattering of pink cushions or a bright daffodil yellow throw will give your white sofa a fresh new look.
