The color of the year for 2016 is Simply White; simple, clean, and contemporary, white gives any space an open, airy feeling. Whether you are planning to paint the rooms of your home, or if you are looking for distinctive furnishings in a fresh color, White is always a great choice. This hue will meld with your existing furnishings, or can be used as the color palate for a makeover that will give your home an instant update, creating a fresher, lighter look.
Try these ideas when integrating 2016’s Color of the Year Simply White into your interiors:
Fresh focal points.
A great way to compliment your white space is to carefully select a focal point. This could be a great white sofa or a collection of classic blue and white jars or urns.
Table lamps.
New lighting is a great way to pull together the colors or style of your room cohesively. In a white makeover, opt for modern white ceramic lamps or cool vintage pendant lights with white or chrome accents. Remember to consider the type of illumination you want in your rooms, too. Choose either warm white bulbs for a soft glow in the space, or a cool white bulb when you want an invigorating, energizing type of light.
Reclaimed wood beams and furniture.
Combining hand hewn beams, or reclaimed wood furniture will add interest and texture to your white walls and white slipcovered furniture. Be sure to paint the ceilings and woodwork with a complementary shade of white for a clean, linear look in your space.
Shop our reclaimed wood coffee table to get a textured look.
Lots of layers.
With so many different shades of white to choose from, you can create a layered look using various whites in your fixtures, furnishings, and floors. From creamy ivory canvas to crisp white cottons and linens, bring in different variations of your white color scheme to bring depth and dimension to the space, which can warm up stark white interiors.
Fun and functional furnishings.
Furniture is so much more than simply a place to rest and recuperate after a long day; the type of furniture that you have in your space says a lot about your style. White furnishings- sofas, chairs, and sectionals- can become a blank slate for you to add pops of color, intricate patterns, or sumptuous throws to create an alluring seating arrangement.
Some other ways to integrate white in your interiors include:
- Lighten up the room with white window treatments that allow natural light into the home.
- Integrate shiplap millwork and custom trims around your room, such as moldings or hardware, and paint them white to provide a distinct border to your space.
- White washed pine wood flooring can look crisp and fresh, and provides the perfect foundation for your white room scheme. Use bold striped rugs or carpets to protect natural wood floors, and provide a pop of color to your space.
Love white? Check out this book, Brilliant White in Design, that examines the spectrum of colors and talents inherent in white, exploring how it is used, and viewed, in art, design, architecture, and nature.