When it comes to white bedrooms, there is no in between. You either fall madly in love with them or toss the idea in the bin altogether. The reason is that people usually see two very different things in a completely white bedroom. Some see a fresh, bright, and peaceful place where the mind can rest and at feel at ease. Others see a stark room that feels too blank and almost sterile to be in. For both those categories we have the best styling ideas on how to create the perfect white bedroom!
1. Don’t interrupt the white
In other words, try a monochromatic setting for your bedroom. Of course, the color of choice will be white. We won’t lie to you, this takes a lot of courage. However, if you do go for an all-white bedroom without any splashes of other shades, you’re in for a fun ride!
This type of neutral room will suddenly feel twice as large as initially and much brighter than it ever was before. Along with the newly found space you will also feel like it’s airier and even more open. Even if you don’t have a lot of windows to begin with, the light will bounce off all that white and create an open, free space.
2. How to choose furniture
Learning how to create the perfect white bedroom also means knowing how to choose the right furniture that will equate to that amazing mix of textures and shades. Here’s the trick. Most interior designers will tell you to go for fabrics and materials that can warm up the atmosphere a little.
What does that mean? Cotton, linen or wool fabrics in different shades of white. The texture and distinct shades of white such as egg shell or cream will create a bit of depth in your bedroom.
When it comes to the furniture itself, go for reclaimed wood or even rattan. You can leave it in its natural state if you do want a bit of color in that sea of white. Or you can paint the furniture white as well.
You also have one more option. If you’re brave enough, go for futuristic furniture with metallic trimmings. The contrast between the white and the metal will be striking but you will have the most beautiful bedroom in the world!
3. Use romantic lights
Another great way to breathe life and coziness into your white bedroom is by making smart use of lighting. Learning how to create a boho white bedroom is simpler than you think! All you need are some classic yellow string lights around your curtains and bed post.
The soft light they create looks incredibly romantic when paired with your monochromatic bedroom. It’s as if you’re spending a night in rainy Paris in a chic hotel! In fact, if you like this idea, you can even use it in your guest bedroom or summer house. Give your friends a treat to look forward to when they come visit!
4. Texture is your best friend!
A white bedroom may not have much to offer in the way of color, but it can have a lot of depth if you know how to play with textures. They can make the monotony go away in no time.
Texture is very easy to achieve if, for example, you strip one or two walls down to expose the brick underneath. It will still be painted white, of course, but the beautiful brick texture is right out of a London dream.
Continue with a few rough wooden furniture pieces and some heavy rugs that add to the dynamic textures of the room. This is how you create a white bedroom!
5. Add a spot of colour
Of course, the whole purpose of this piece is to learn how to create a white bedroom. Still, colours have a sneaky little way of working that not many people know. For example, if you add one single spot of contrasting color to your blank bedroom, it will actually make the white stand out even more.
This can mean anything. Two red throw pillows on the bed, a bright yellow rug in the middle of the room or a portion of one wall painted golden. All these incredibly powerful tones will make the white appear even brighter than before and will nudge the beholder into realizing just how much white there is in the room to begin with!
6. Be smart about the white!
Ok, we’ve looked at some amazing ideas so far that will essentially turn your bedroom into a dream space. But it’s time to get a little realistic. And that means being smart about all the white you will be introducing to your room.
Here are a few things you need to consider. As you might have imagined already, white is not an easy colour to deal with. Therefore, think about your vanity table and night stand. This is where your makeup and skin care will live. Can you keep them white at all times?
The same goes for your night stand. A white night stand means you will not be able to bring snacks and drinks into the bedroom anymore. Nor will you be able to walk in wearing shoes, for that matter, because white rugs are a pain to clean. This is food for thought!
7. Display your artwork
Once you know how to create a white bedroom, there’s only one thing left to do. Decorate it! Here’s a wonderful idea. If you have a piece of artwork that deserves to be displayed, an entirely white room is the perfect place for that.
Not only will it tie the whole room together and accentuate just how white it is, but the room itself will become a sort of display space worthy of your precious artwork. It’s a win-win situation! The white bedroom and the artwork are showing each other off!
The white bedroom has always been a classic choice for all those who love elegance and understated luxury. And the best part of it all is that these ideas are very easy to pull off, making your bedroom the oasis you’ve always dreamed of!
For more ideas and inspiration for decorating your home with white, check out our previous piece on Life in the White House.
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Nice post rachel! This will definitely help out. keep up!