Design Features
Despite its simplicity, white has a certain character and design subtleties:
- Thanks to the white palette, the room visually looks much larger than its physical size. Therefore, such shades are often used in a small bedroom in a Khrushchev-era apartment.
- Snow-white tones harmoniously combine with almost any, both pastel and natural, and bright and saturated colors.
- Metal and wooden details look especially advantageous against an aristocratic white background.
The photo shows a bedroom design in a modern style, done in white tones.
Repair and decoration
Since the white color scheme goes well with natural wood, the floor in the bedroom is laid out with parquet or laminate imitation of noble wood. In a snow-white interior, flooring materials in a light design will look best.
White brick or wallpaper imitating brickwork are used as an unusual wall decoration. Basically, this design technique is used only for one accent wall, which is located behind the headboard of the bed. No less original coating is textured plaster, volumetric gypsum or textured wooden panels.
The photo shows a white bedroom in the loft style with a wall finished with brick.
For maximum expansion of space, white matte paint or glossy stretch fabric in combination with wall cladding in a similar range is suitable. Pearl and mother-of-pearl colors in the bedroom can be complemented by a laconic suspended structure with beams.
The photo shows a white glossy stretch ceiling in the bedroom interior.
Furniture selection
To create a monochrome bedroom design, use simple, bright and elegant white furniture made of wood, MDF or plastic. To prevent light furniture items from blending in with the surrounding interior, select elements in milky, creamy, mother-of-pearl or ivory colors. Furniture with different textures or original shapes will add special uniqueness to a monochromatic setting.
A wooden or metal bed with a headboard finished with MDF or upholstered in soft fabric is installed in the room. The backrest can be the main accent of the room and at the same time act as bedside tables or shelves on which lighting fixtures and various decor are placed.
If the bedroom is large enough, it is complemented by a chest of drawers, a wardrobe or a dressing table in a warmer shade. Furniture with glass inserts or a mirrored wardrobe installed opposite the window opening will really help to expand the area and fill the interior with airiness.
The photo shows a cozy white bedroom furnished with light wooden furniture.
A dressing table with a mirror in an exquisite snow-white frame will add even more sophistication and tenderness to the bedroom. A compact sofa or several soft poufs will look very elegant.
In a white bedroom, furniture with glossy facades that have an attractive shine is often placed. Lacquered surfaces will not only make the design beautiful, but also, due to their reflective properties, will visually increase the size of a small room.
Textiles and decor
To make a white bedroom cozy and comfortable, the room is decorated with textiles made of natural cotton, linen or wool. You can add uniqueness and bright colors to the interior with the help of contrasting pillows, blankets or bedspreads.
Snow-white walls decorated with rich posters, paintings or photographs will look very original. Thanks to various wooden sculptures, porcelain figurines, silver figures, glass or ceramic vases and other accessories, a monochromatic setting will acquire a certain mood and become more interesting.
A mirror is considered a practically necessary element of decor for a bedroom. This element can be made in the form of a small mosaic panel or a regular mirror in a designer frame.
The photo shows the design of a bedroom in white with a decorative panel on the wall.
Another essential accessory is curtains. Stylish curtains of universal beige or gray color will dilute the white design, and red, blue and other bright canvases will completely change the appearance of the bedroom in white. Snow-white curtains with gilded elements will look truly chic on the windows.
The photo shows gray textiles in the design of a white bedroom in a modern style.
Lighting
In the interior of a bedroom in white, it is better to equip diffused, warm and soft lighting. For this purpose, you can choose spotlights or lamps with special lampshades.
The photo shows a bedroom in white tones, decorated with black bedside sconces.
You can add some originality to the design by experimenting with hidden lighting. To achieve the desired effect, the LED strip is hidden under the ceiling, and the bed or podium is decorated with built-in lamps.
Combinations with other colors
Thanks to interesting color combinations, it is possible to significantly diversify the interior of a white bedroom.
Black and white interior
Classic black goes well with a snow-white palette. Such a strict combination is quite popular. Dark furniture or black and white curtains will suit such a design.
Bedroom in white and gray tones
Silver colors can fit into a modern, classic, industrial or any other chosen design. Grey accents can be found in wall coverings, textile accessories or decor. White bedrooms often feature metallic furniture and other details.
The photo shows a minimalist bedroom interior, designed in white and gray colors.
A combination of white and brown shades
This duet is maximally harmonious, attractive and multifaceted. Practical brown tones help to shade the excessive brightness of the snow-white color and bring soft and cozy notes to the sterile environment.
The photo shows a combination of white and brown wood tones in the design of a modern bedroom.
White bedroom with bright accents
Rich color splashes in some places give the white interior dynamism and make it more interesting.
A bedroom with the addition of red accents will look exquisite and unusual, which will undoubtedly become the main interior element. A room in white and purple tones has a very pleasant and light atmosphere. No less memorable is the white and blue design. Deep dark azure, cobalt or sapphire colors will give the bedroom freshness and individuality.
Many designers do not recommend using too contrasting and colorful colors in a small room. Pastel pink, peach, lilac or mint shades are perfect as accents.
The photo shows a white bedroom with a wall decorated with a bright yellow panel with drawings.
What style is best?
Milk, pearlescent tones or ivory are often used for a classic interior. The decor is shaded with gray, ocher, beige or gold shades, reflected in decorative details and expensive velvet or silk textiles. Classic style implies the presence of carved furniture, stucco or columns, which are especially in harmony with the elegant white range.
Romantic Provence with wicker or wooden aged furniture, tulle curtains, live plants and floral patterns, is decorated in snow-white shades in combination with blue, muted pink, green or yellow colors. Knitted elements, lace or embroidery can add even more tenderness to the decor.
The photo shows white in the interior of a bedroom in Scandinavian style.
White is an ideal solution for bedroom design in Scandinavian style. The predominant amount of this color is diluted with brickwork, natural wood with an aged effect, cotton or linen textiles and knitted rugs and blankets.
The interior of the bedroom in the minimalist style looks even lighter and airier due to the snow-white reflections. Impeccable white can be complemented with coffee or black, present in the execution of an accent wall or graphic image. A room in a white-beige or white-gray palette will look more restrained and delicate.
The photo shows an attic bedroom in the Provence style, done in white tones.
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