5 Essential Tips When Decorating White Walls

5 E S S E N T I A L T I P S W H E N D E C O R A T I N G W H I T E W A L L S

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White walls are a staple in design. Aside from finding the right shade of white for your rooms, you also need to know how to maximize the potential of your walls.

Find some ways to complement your white walls, by adding some dimensions and texture to your rooms.

1. A D D S O M E W A R M T H W I T H R U G S

The type of rug you choose will depend on what style you want your room to have. If it’s more cozy, use neutral shade rugs like this Nina Takesh rug from Ruggable, or light brown browns. You can add some more retro rugs to add a playful aspect to the white in the room like this swirl rug from Etsy.

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2. D E T E R M I N E Y O U R A C C E N T C O L O U R S

I white is your canvas base, then everything you add on it will contrast more than with other wall colours. Opt for black accents if you want your space to have a modern style. If you want to add a more playful look to your room, use lamps, geometric paintings, fun accessories to add some dimension to your room without overpowering. Make sure to incorporate whichever accent colour you chose for your room. The key in any style is to use balance, so it doesn’t look tacky or too empty.

Look at these unique black iron vases that are a great way to add a fun optical illusion in your décor.

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3. D I S P L A Y Y O U R S T Y L E

What is great about white walls is that you can use the elements inside of your room to become the center pieces of your interior design. One unique way to add some dimension into your room is to display your style on clothing racks. You can hang them off of your ceiling, or purchase a movable clothing rack like this gold one from Estilo. This is a great additional storage place, while acting as a decoration in your room.

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4. G U I D E Y O U R E Y E S

Use your wall art to guide the eye to the accent places in your white walled room. Large scale art, tall mirrors, statement lamps can all draw the attention of the eyes. Having a white canvas behind these items helps them pop more.

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5. W A R M L I G H T I N G

White is naturally not a colour that harbours much warmth. During the day it is vibrant, reflects light and opens up a room, but you can notice in the evening times you might find that it keeps your eyes more awake. If you have all white walls in your bedroom, opt to add some warm or hued lights to the room. LED lights along your bed frame can warm up the room and help with relaxation, as well as yellow warm tones night stand lamps. Find this unique LED floor lamp that has a modern twist to it.

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