How to Decorate a White Living Room

Think of your white living room as a blank canvas that's just waiting to be injected with personality and style. Decorate your living room with as much or as little color as you want in a style that reflects your personality and taste. There are ways to include color through accessories and textiles that won't disturb the white walls or floor if you can't or don't want to change them. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Paint all of the walls white, or include color on one wall to warm up the space and serve as an accent wall. If you are aiming for an all-white living room, consider a warmer shade of white to keep the room from feeling cold and uninviting.

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Place an area rug in the center of the room to anchor your furniture and add texture to the room. The rug can include a colorful design to warm up the space, or simply add dimension and texture. For example, a faux fur rug or thick shaggy rug would add to your room. Neutral, light colors will flow with the white without interrupting it if you aren't keen on a white rug.

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Arrange your furniture in a way that promotes easy conversation from any seat within the arrangement. Include a white sofa, love seat or chairs. One colorful chair can add spark and function as a focal point in the room if you wish. If you don't want stark white furniture, opt for a light, neutral shade such as cream or beige. Dark wood tables will contrast with the white furniture, just as glass tables will function without interfering with the white furniture.

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Cover your windows with treatments that add to the decor, or simply work to control light and privacy. If you don't want the windows to stand out, consider simple shades or blinds covered with white curtains or draperies. If you want a pop of color against the white walls, use colorful curtains panels that include a small, colorful design against white fabric.

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Hang wall decor that fits in with your design. A colorful piece of art can brighten up an all-white room and ensure the focus of the room is on the art. Black-and-white photographs with black or white frames can decorate the walls without taking too much emphasis off the white room. Use bright-colored frames if this is where you'd like to infuse color.

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Use accessories to complete the room. Pillows, vases, flower arrangements, houseplants, candles, sculptures or any other accessories can add personality and style to the room. If the entire room is white except for a painting that features mostly red, consider a red vase on the coffee table with white flowers to tie the painting into the room without saturating the room with color. Use colorful accessories that complement each other to warm up your white living room if that is your goal.