Total white is a sophisticated and bright choice that harmonizes with very different styles: ranging from shabby chic to Scandinavian minimalism, through contemporary classic and industrial. Interior Design styles and trends change, but white remains. The living room is one of the domestic spaces that most lends itself to this type of choice. Total white can indeed greatly enhance this space. First of all, it helps make rooms appear visually larger. It is ideal for small apartments, especially if they are not particularly well-lit. White is the best color for bringing brightness to a room. Moreover, it is a rather neutral and relaxing color that communicates tranquility and a sense of cleanliness. However, this choice requires an eye for detail, attention, and rigor. Here are 5 tips for a timeless total white living room:
1. Remember, recipes with few ingredients are not the simplest
Total white is not as elementary a choice as it might seem. Just like in cooking, the fact that a recipe has few ingredients does not mean it is necessarily simpler than others. On the contrary, to achieve a high-level result, you will need to select excellent quality elements and combine them with mastery. The complex elegance of simplicity does not allow for a single false step. Total white is the quintessence of this philosophy.
2. Favor stain-resistant materials
There is a false myth to dispel: white environments are not necessarily more difficult to clean than others. The elements that make the difference are the type and quality of the materials chosen. Obviously, any stains would be clearly visible on a white surface, but maintaining cleanliness will not be more demanding than in other contexts, by favoring stain-resistant, dirt-resistant, and waterproofed materials.
3. Choose your shade of white
So far we have talked about “white,” but talking about white in generic terms does not mean much. What we refer to as “white” in daily life actually has infinite shades, very different from each other. An ivory white is not an ice white, it is not a smoke white, or an antique white, a pearl white, and not even a cosmic latte.
The contrast between one shade of white and another can be very marked: combining these shades in the living room without criteria could have disastrous results. For this reason, it is essential to start distinguishing between cool white tones (those that tend more toward blue) and warm white tones (those that tend more toward yellow), avoiding pairing them. For a living room, is it better to choose a warm white or cool white? It is a matter of taste, and not only. It is also important to evaluate the position of the living room to be furnished. If the room faces south, it will probably be illuminated by the sun and enjoy natural warm brightness, with a very slight tendency toward yellow. A north-facing room will instead be illuminated by naturally cooler light: opting for a warmer white could balance this.
4. Find the right flooring
Complete total white is a sophisticated choice, as much as it is demanding. If you want to focus on white flooring, you will need to opt for marble floors, bleached wood, or resin, in tones that match the rest of the environment. If you prefer flooring in another color, wood is an excellent solution, perhaps one of the best overall. Parquet will give natural warmth to the environment. Considering other materials and other colors, however, middle grounds are banned. It is better to focus on contrasts, even on very dark floors.
5. Have fun with accessories and details
Furnishing a total white living room offers infinite possibilities to play with details. For example, by choosing a white bookshelf in a white room, the colors of the book spines will take center stage. Any colored element will create contrast, even an ornament will make a difference. Carpet lovers can dare greatly: a large carpet with intense and bright colors will give a unique character to the environment. The same applies to cushions to put on the sofa and other textiles, which could precisely echo the colors of the carpet. Having a white base available offers a great advantage: by varying the colored elements of the living room, the atmosphere of the environment can change completely. You can replace different elements from season to season, with complete peace of mind, without the need to completely renovate the room. In short, total white is a timeless solution, but at the same time it is perfect for those who love to change and adore surrounding themselves with trendy accessories.
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