White is a perennial favorite for home decor, and for good reason. White suggests a clean, open and breezy space, even when a room is limited in size. It evokes timelessness, clarity, innocence and hope. And so, in today's atmosphere of stress and uncertainty, it's only natural that white is playing a starring role in home decor, as Americans hunker down and seek to make their home their sanctuary.
White fits everywhereWhite furniture can have an impact in every room of the house. An old farmhouse-style white table with rough-hewn top and matching chairs will make a small dining room more cheerful and welcoming. A white upholstered sofa or easy chair with bright throw pillows will balance the dark leather furniture in a study or living room. A white pickled-wood framed mirror or chair will immediately freshen a bathroom, while a distressed white armoire or upholstered white headboard will brighten and lighten a bedroom.
Look for "upholstered sofas and chairs, most in clean, transitional silhouettes with a twist, such as an unusual fabrication, combination or an accent like upholstery brads," says Parker-Brown. "Many of these pieces are also distressed, with a nod to the 'green aesthetic' and an organic and 're-used/repurposed' feel."
How to use it"The terrific thing about whites is that they work with everything, and instantly brighten the room," says Parker-Brown. "Whites can be mixed with dark finishes for stark contrast, or blended with other neutrals to allow key accessories to come to the forefront."
And don't worry about matching the whites in a room. Instead, consider blending warm, yellowy whites with cool grayed whites to create a welcoming space that avoids the sterile feeling that can result from using just one tone. When working with a white palette, be sure to incorporate lots of different textures – such as combining a white leather sofa with pillows, curtains and other upholstered furniture in linens, velvets, cottons and sheers. It's a great way to give a room depth, tactile character and a lived-in natural feeling.
VersatilityBeing the classic it is, white can be a natural, inspirational choice for your clients, even those with small children – not only does white furniture show less dust than dark does, but many of the new white fabrics are stain-resistant and washable. White gives your clients the ability to adjust their tastes and make minor changes to a room without having to completely redo every element within the room. A simple wall color update can take a room furnished in white from serious to playful, from sophisticated to cozy, and vice versa.
The accents in a room really shape the feel of any piece of furniture, and white items are no exception. And what makes today's white pieces so exciting and versatile is that they often incorporate their own unusual designer "accents."
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