Complement the matte white walls and wood floor that came with your rental apartment with a textured bouclé sofa, a glossy white lacquered dining table and Scandinavian painted wood chairs. To create a modern rustic bathroom, you can mix marble floors, classic subway tile, and a wall of shiplap. Cozy up the white brick of a converted loft bedroom with a painted antique wood bed frame, white linen sheets, and a fluffy flokati rug.
A couch covered with a smooth white slipcover gets added dimension when juxtaposed with textured pillows, a bulky crochet blanket, and wicker baskets.Accessorize a sleek white leather couch with Moroccan wedding blanket pillows woven with sequins and tassels and a chunky giant knit wool or faux fur throw.Embellish white walls with a whimsical feather juju hat or a vintage white painted mirror with a weathered patina.Create a serene bedroom with airy white curtains, linen bedding in shades of white, and cream and white orchids or flowering branches.
Don’t be shy when it comes to layering textures; the white palette will ensure a cohesive look. Or try using a tripod lamp with a laser-thin wood veneer shade for a lighter touch. Mirrors placed opposite windows, in dead spaces, and in lost corners will bounce the light and create depth and perspectives that will enliven the room. Mirrored furniture such as Hollywood Regency-style bedside tables adds sparkle without absorbing visual space. If you don’t have a green thumb or are looking for something more low maintenance, incorporate throw pillows, bedding, and other textiles decorated with banana leaves or palm trees and wallpaper or art with whimsical jungle scenes. Or bring in a rotating supply of fresh eucalyptus leaves (which dry out naturally and keep for months) or fresh flowers. The eco-conscious or those who grow stressed watching cut flowers wilt might opt for preserved moss wall art or a growing trend of designer dried flowers that are nothing like your granny’s old-fashioned dried flower arrangements. If black feels too stark, use dark gray, which will have a similar if softer effect. Mix circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, hexagons, ovals, and organic shapes like a cowhide rug to create a sculptural quality that brings a white room to life.
