When we’re decorating, it can seem daunting to mix different shades of white in a room. What if it looks too plain? Too bright? Too washed-out? But there are some simple tricks you can try to keep your room looking cosy as well as modern and stylish.<\/p>\n
If you’re worried about making a room look too sterile by using white, layer up with neutrals. This works perfectly in bedrooms to keep them feeling cosy and welcoming.<\/p>\n
In the bedroom below, the use of creams and greys in the soft furnishings stops the white from looking so plain. We can just imagine snuggling down in here for a good night’s sleep.<\/p>\n
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To get the best look with shades of white, you need to consider the whole room. Don’t worry about pairing up small parts – think of the room as a whole and how you can blend everything from the curtains to rugs together.<\/p>\n
One way to keep a white room from looking so clinical is to inject small amounts of colour. Black works as a great contrast, or you could try adding natural greens with plants.<\/p>\n
Try adding texture with patterned furnishings in neutral colours.<\/p>\n
White walls look stunning, and you can use them to your advantage. Paint the walls in brilliant white and then layer up with neutrals and small amounts of colour for a modern but homely feel.<\/p>\n
Think of your walls as a blank canvas – start with beautiful plain walls and build up with colours and textures as you go.<\/p>\n
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Some people think cream and white are never meant to be together. But we think it can stop a room from looking washed out, so play around with cushions and furnishings and perhaps even mix white and cream furniture.<\/p>\n
If the whole idea of decorating doesn’t excite you, you can hire someone to do the hard work for you. Then you can focus on finding the fun bits – all the accessories!<\/p>\n
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