Most people think that white is a color, it should be right? That’s what we learned in elementary school. However, white is actually the presence of all color. White is typically associated with purity & innocence. While I am not a fan of white walls, it does have it’s place in decorating. I love white kitchen cabinets, they look very clean & fresh. The same goes for molding & interior doors, I really don’t think they should be painted any other color. A lot of people will decorate a white room with pops of color. I’ve been a renter way too long & am sick of white walls. So, I decorate a room with color & use pops of white, they really stand out. I think one of the most difficult things in decorating is to make an all white room. A lot of people do this because they can’t decide on a color, or they want the room to feel light & airy. This too often comes off feeling sterile & like an institution. The way this can be achieved is by using lots of textures & mixing in subtle off whites. This color is amazing when you get it right & looks like an insane asylum when you get it wrong.
Tags: color, meaning-of-color, decorating, house, home
Gilmore is a 27 year old who loves decorating and is a self-proclaimed expert on just about everything. At least she likes to think so. Copyright 2011. Consult a design professional before beginning your project.
