How Professionals Make White Interiors Cozy and Stylish: 7 Secrets

Architect and designer Ruslan Kirnichansky shared tips in his blog "Diary of an Architect" on how to make a white interior cozy, memorable, and not like a hospital.

Ruslan Kirnichansky is an expert, Architect, and Interior Designer.

Proper Shade

The white color contains the entire color palette, so its quality can change: white can be warm or cool.

In an interior, planning is important – so use warm white tones for furniture and choose a cool color for the walls.

When a white interior is assembled in a single color temperature, it looks boring. No White Without Black

Professional designers know the rule of contrast. If you allow that the whole room is made up of white elements, the space will get lost: instead of a white interior, you'll get the effect of a "blown-up paint balloon".

White will stop being a standalone color if there is no color pair. Dark shades emphasize it and create contrast.

It's best to use dark colors for the floor – this solution will help distinguish surfaces.Light Changes Color

Lighting plays an important role in how the interior is perceived. To prevent light sources from spoiling it, use lamps with neutral light color.

Halogen lamps will make white look yellowish. Cold light should also be avoided – the room will become uncomfortable and look like an operating room.

Combinations with Bright Colors

All colors on a white background look brighter – grassy green on white becomes saturated and loses depth.

Use more complex shades. Open colors on a white background become accents.

Light Interior Without White Color

It's enough to use light shades of other colors – such interiors look winning and harmonious.

Texture

To make a white interior more interesting, use different textures.

Up to three textures can be used in one room: for example, smooth walls, whitewashed wood, and light textiles.

Less Gloss

Use glossy surfaces carefully – in a white interior, gloss should not dominate.

Glossy white is better used as an accent to highlight the difference between materials.

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