In today's modern solutions, white is essential for any type of interior, especially for the living room, regardless of the desired style, whether classic, Mediterranean, Scandinavian or modern. A living room decorated in white, be it a white sofa or white furniture, will make the living space relaxing, bright and cozy.
When it comes to home design, choosing furniture for the bedroom, kitchen or bathroom seems quite simple, since these rooms have standard pieces of furniture without which the house would not be fully equipped and could not be functional.
Arranging a living room requires more attention when choosing furniture, as it may have several features. Additionally, the living room should be properly equipped as it is the most used room.
How to choose the right shade
Being an achromatic color, white still has many shades. It depends on the undertone how it will be perceived: warm or cold, pastel or active.
Warm shades include milky, mother-of-pearl, ivory, flower bud, alabaster, creamy, vanilla.
Snowy tones, smoky, platinum, boiling white, linen, and diamond are considered cold.
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Consider several parameters to choose the right shade for your sofa.
- The location of the room and lighting features - in a room where there is a lot of light and the windows face south, you can use cool color variations. And for a room where there is not enough natural light, it is better to choose warm colors.
- The rest of the palette - if the room is decorated with warm pastel colors, pay attention to the upholstery in the color of baked milk or ivory. For strict monochrome interiors with mirrors, metal and stone, snow-white with a tint of gray or blue is suitable.
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To complement the modern appeal of your white sofa, paint the walls a shade that doesn't compete with your white furniture. Choose from white, beige, soft grey, muted yellow gold, warm mocha brown, blue grey, turquoise or sage. Bright primary colors, bright pastels and overly dark shades can draw attention away from your furniture, making your walls the dominant feature in the room.
If you prefer a sharp contrast, choose deep red, amethyst, Chinese blue or bright red wall colors. Painting your walls in shades of blue or green will give your room a cool, refreshing touch. Brown, beige, red or gold walls add a warm feeling.
Since a white sofa is neutral furniture, you can decorate the space with warm wood tones or complement the space with modern metallic or synthetic accents. Choose a coffee table made from pine, oak, walnut or mahogany if you want your room to feel cozy and comfortable. Also choose an upholstered chair with a solid pattern or solid color to coordinate with the white sofa. Incorporating other white furniture into your living space gives your room an ultra-modern appeal.
Combination with other colors
The color of snow or paper goes well with all elements of the color spectrum. Let's look at the most successful combinations.
With gray and black
The combination of three achromatic colors is a solution for those who love strict monochrome interiors, where the purity of shapes and clarity of lines prevail over the variety of colors. The main advantage of such a color solution is that all three colors are easy to combine with each other, it is almost impossible to make a mistake. The most important thing is the proportions of light and dark tones. The smaller the room, the more light colors it should have. This palette is popular in “brutal” styles (loft, hi-tech, futurism, minimalism), but can also fit into classics or scandi.
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With pastel colors
Another win-win combination is a milky, pearlescent or smoky shade plus any pastel colors. In combination with various textures and natural textures (wood, rattan, linen, wool, stone) they give a bright and very cozy interior.
The white sofa in this case is usually supported by a simple monochromatic finish, and pastel shades are used in the details. These can be beige, light pink or blue curtains, blankets, decorative pillows, carpet, as well as paintings and other pieces of furniture.
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With bright flowers
White furniture perfectly sets off bright colors. Without drawing attention to itself, it will emphasize the strength of red, the energy of green, the cheerfulness of yellow or the depth of blue. Looks beautiful in combination with rich brown or purple.
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Air conditioner
in the living room white room
When choosing a place to place the air conditioner, it is very important to take into account where the flow of cooled air coming from it will be directed. It should not get on people sitting at a table or on a sofa. However, keep in mind that how far you place the indoor air conditioner unit from the window will determine how much it will cost you to install it. If you have to increase the price for installation, the price of the installation will rise noticeably.
Air conditioner indoor unit
- not the most attractive detail in the interior and you always want to disguise it somehow so that it is not too noticeable. A white block on a white wall is easier to hide. :).
We propose to consider the three most common options for the location of the air conditioner.
1. The indoor unit fits well above the door - excellent placement of the air conditioner!
2. The location of the air conditioner is close to the window. This option is especially good for those who want to save on a strobe for air conditioner communications.
3. Poor location of the indoor unit. Cold air from the air conditioner blows onto the sofa and the people sitting there.
Which model to choose
For this piece of furniture, not only the appearance is important, but also the shape. The model is selected depending on which room the product is located in and what its role is.
Main types of structures
- Classic - the straight sofa we are used to.
- Corner - model with the letter L, comes in different sizes, well suited for rooms where there is little space.
- Modular - assembled from several separate modules to the desired size and shape.
- Island - involves placing the product not against the wall, but, for example, in the center of the room; it comes in different shapes (rectangle, circle, square).
If you need a sofa not only as a seat, but also as an extra bed, choose folding models. Usually these are straight or corner products with a folding mechanism. The most popular are “accordion”, “book”, “dolphin”. If you are just looking for a beautiful model for the living room or kitchen, pay attention to the elegant options with legs.
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Bedroom-living room
It is not always possible to find a living room combined with a bedroom. For large families, this option is unlikely to be relevant. But young owners of small apartments have something to think about. In order to zone a room and highlight the living and sleeping areas, a regular shelving unit is suitable. The shelving will not take away natural light and will provide additional storage space.
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Upholstery selection and care
In a typical apartment, the sofa is most often placed in the living room. But will this be appropriate or does the white sofa in the living room interior look beautiful only in the photo? After all, the room is a walk-through room, it is constantly bustling with life, and there is a high risk that the furniture will constantly get dirty and quickly cease to look presentable.
Which upholstery to choose
Even if the family has children or animals, this is not a death sentence for beautiful light furniture. Here are the solutions.
- The upholstery is made from modern materials that are resistant to mechanical damage, easy to clean, do not fade in the sun and do not turn yellow - pay attention to flock, microfiber and nylon.
- A removable cover, preferably made of fabric that can be machine washed at home - this way you don’t have to constantly take it to the dry cleaner. A good option is 100% polyester.
- If you like a spectacular leather texture, choose patent or artificial leather - these are durable coatings that are not afraid of moisture and dirt and do not require complex care.
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Kitchen-living room
Today, many people are increasingly removing the wall between the living room and the kitchen. This is especially true for small rooms. This creates a spacious and bright room. However, such a solution will not be appropriate in all cases. Today this option has more and more fans, which is why we will discuss it in more detail.
Kitchen-living room design
. It is not at all necessary to stop at one bright accent, because there can be several of them.
A combined kitchen and living room automatically provides a bright and spacious space with at least two windows. This combination fills the room with air and light. Also, another advantage of this solution is the large dining area, which not every kitchen has. By the way, when choosing a dining table, it is very important to take into account each family member; you need to allocate approximately 70 cm for one.
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Decoration Materials
Once in a house or apartment, the first room your guests and family may encounter is your living room. This is the room where you hold all your family gatherings or entertain guests or relax on the sofa while watching TV, which is why the way you design and decorate your living room is of utmost importance. When choosing materials for your living room, do not neglect an important aspect to consider when designing your living space, this aspect is durability. Spend a little more on higher-quality finishing materials so that your living room does not require constant renovation, and also follow the advice of designers or contact a design studio in Moscow.
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