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 In my business I typically have to start with many existing conditions, like an outdated fireplace, an inherited rug or Grandma’s lamp.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.
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. |
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.
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.
10 Wonderful Ways to Colorize a White-Walled Room
