For folks who love neutral colours, white is the 'it' colour. Nothing even comes close, period. And as the conversation (and craze) around old money and quiet luxury deepens, it's only fair that the affinity towards this pristine colour skyrockets for our clothes as well as our homes. Truth be told, it's not an easy job to design and curate white spaces, especially living rooms since they are the focal point of most Indian homes. If not done right, your living room can end up being a white corner that's cold, lifeless and somewhat uninviting. So to avoid this, we took a beat and curated ideas for the modern white living room of your dreams.
8 White Living Room Decor Ideas To Help You Pull Off A Clean, Modern Vibe
Colour Contrast For The Win
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A white living room with white walls is like a canvas waiting to be brought to life. This can go two ways, either you keep it neutral and opt for black, light beige, brown tones, greys or even off-white for a subdued look, or add a pop of colour to liven things up. From bright pop colours or even calming blues to add some depth to your decor. Take notes and consider upholstery in a different colour than white for your furniture and soft furnishing. You can opt for a solid-coloured centre table to breathe some life into the sitting space, as well as your decor items like lamps, vases and storage boxes to add some contrast.
Keep It Minimal
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For those opting for a white living room for the sake of simplicity, keep your belongings to a minimum. In other words, declutter and keep the essentials like your sofa, centre table and only a few decorative items for a clean look. The idea is to keep the calming atmosphere intact without overcrowding with furniture or loud accents. Also, if you love the white-on-white look, it only makes sense to not overdo it with too many knick-knacks, and take inspiration from Scandinavian homes.
Pro-tip: Check out Scandinavian interior design tips and tricks here.
Play With Textures
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It is very easy for an all-white space to fall flat if not balanced well with different textures. Contrasting textures is one way to make certain aspects stand out more than others which is the perfect way to add some oomph to an overly plain white living room. We would suggest creating a nice contrast with the upholstery for your furniture, wooden textures for the flooring or wall touches. This is another great way is to use natural decor accents that carry forward the simplicity of the white while breaking the monotony. You can also play around with different sizes, shapes and modern and old pieces to add some nuance to the white living room's look.
Don't Ignore The Walls
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Plain white walls are great, but hear us out. When designing a white living room, it is important that you show some love to your walls by either opting for wall textures in white or POP moldings to elevate them. If you wish to keep your walls bare (no artwork or photographs) then try to subtly jazz them up in a not-so-loud. This is vital for making the living room visually appealing and inviting for guests.
Add Greenery
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Plants are a great way to add some colour to the pitch-white setting. You can give your interiors a little more life and texture by incorporating plants. In addition to adding obvious green tones to your home, plants also add red and purple tones. These living things add a splash of colour to your house and enhance the minimalist and natural feel of the white.
Add Mirrors
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Adding mirrors can make any space appear larger than it is, which is great for small white living rooms. Mirrors are also great accessories to add to a room for an exquisite touch. They are first and foremost lovely, especially when framed in an elaborate ornate gilded arched frame, or with a simple curved border to add some softness to the cold white. Also, who doesn't enjoy taking mirror selfies with a stellar background these days?
Take Lighting Seriously
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Brighter spaces with proper illumination look larger and feel more spacious, so boring ceiling lights just won't cut it. Warmer rooms like bedrooms or living rooms must be cosy and comfortable, benefitting the most from warmer white balances be it from wall lamps to pendant lights. Consider it the perfect finishing touch that will guarantee a more appealing white living room.
Pro-tip: Don't miss our guide on choosing the right lights for your living room here.
Invest In Soft Funrishings
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A white living room can seem a bit overwhelming or like an unrealistic storefront of an interior decor store (read: not lived in), if you don't balance it with some cosy elements that make it seem more like a home. The aim is to soften the look of the white with warmer textures, colours, and objects like a snug throw, puffy cushions to cuddle and maybe a statement rug if you want to take it a notch higher. Try not to stray away from the colour palette for a put-together look for your space.
