10 Wonderful Ways to Colorize a White-Walled Room
Have you ever been lucky enough to decorate a room that started with
nothing but white walls to inspire you? The feeling is similar to the
thrill an artist feels with a blank canvas, new paint and fresh ideas.
It happens very rarely for me, the blank canvas part. In my business I
typically have to start with many existing conditions, like an outdated
fireplace, an inherited rug or Grandma's lamp.
White walls can be a great backdrop for big color. Here are some fun ideas to inspire those of you who are staring at white walls and are stumped on where to begin. Trust me: They're a good thing.
White walls can be a great backdrop for big color. Here are some fun ideas to inspire those of you who are staring at white walls and are stumped on where to begin. Trust me: They're a good thing.
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1. Go with bold color in lighting.
This dining space feels so bright and colorful with really just one
color accent and bright white walls. Drama comes in via twin chandeliers
in a bold turquoise, repeated in the chairs and curtains.
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2. Add colorful chairs to a
dining table. This is such a brave yet simple design detail. Fuchsia
and hot-pink chairs energize this otherwise neutral room.
3. Let an oversize piece of art steal the show. A color burst of blues and greens contrasts this minimalist dining space in scale and color.
by Caitlin Wilson
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4. Use colorful and boldly patterned fabrics.
Big color and scale are right at home with white walls. In this dining
space the colors from the art are repeated in the fabric selections. Use
art as a palette starter and build from there.
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5. Paint an interior door a bright color. I
just love this out-of-the-box move. The bright red really pops against
the white walls. Oh yeah, while you're at it, use high-gloss paint!
9 Technicolor Interior Doors |
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6. Use lots of colorful tile in the bathroom. A
colorful accent wall of tile works really well in this modern bathroom.
The best tile design is simple and has few transitions; bold color is
perfect in this seamless application.
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by Best & Company
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7. Throw in color with a rug or runner. My
favorite way to create a palette is to start with the colors in a rug.
When I have a room with white walls and I'm just starting to think about
color, I will hunt for the most colorful rug I can find. It's a great
statement that also feels timeless.
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8. Have fun with upholstery fabrics.
A room with white walls can definitely take lots of color in fabrics.
Natural sunlight helps, too. Select three complementary colors and
repeat them in pillows, art and accessories.
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9. Play up curtains with color.
This is an interesting space that was transformed by the bold-colored
curtains. They not only add color, but they also define the style of the
nursery.
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10. Let the color from the surrounding landscape shine through.
If you have bright white walls and no privacy issues, consider skipping
window treatments. The surrounding landscape can provide great color
and texture, and it's always changing. Just be careful with fabrics
exposed to direct sunlight; consider weather-resistant fabrics to avoid
fading and damage.
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