Ah, the all-white bedroom — sounds like falling asleep on a fluffy cloud in heaven. However, as straightforward as going all-white sounds, with no idea, the results are sometimes a stark tragedy that’ll keep you up at nighttime. Moves like incorporating a few subtly contrasting colors, creamy tints, metallic finishes, patinated pieces or a variety of textures make largely white bedrooms that the substance of dreams.
Monika Hibbs
1. Bring in textures. The feathers of this Juju headdress and the fringe and metallics on the wedding quilt hot this room using their creamy tones and intriguing textures. They also add an international feeling inside the limited color palette.
Wall paint: Simply White, Benjamin Moore; Juju headdress: The Cross Style; Axis drum pendant: Robert Abbey; Chesterfield upholstered sleigh bed: Restoration Hardware; curtains: custom
Dreamy Whites
2. Go for Shabby Chic. A Beautiful white bedroom is a hallmark of Shabby Chic style. A generous hand with white is the component that prevents things from becoming overly shabby. It adds a crisp touch to patinated pieces, such as the classic French chandelier, that are typical of this design.
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3. Make the most of natural lighting. Walls, ceiling, trim and shutters painted the same color bounce the light. The encompassing whites bring out the beauty of the dresser, while throw pillows and the coverlet add subtle contrast.
4. Use a tone-on-tone strategy. This beautiful bedroom keeps things cool in Florida’s hot climate, yet the creamy ivories are anything but chilly. The patterned fabric on the upholstered mattress is a standout in spite of the sole minor contrast in colors. Painting the walls, trim and affirms to the coral pieces emphasizes their sculptural qualities.
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5. Insert one big moment of contrast. The painting is made all the more dramatic with this crisp, weathered background. The furniture and bedding appear to be the specific same color of white. The saturated colours in the painting are somewhat wealthier thanks to its surrounding white.
Using the contrast on a big element like the flooring is another good strategy. Here, walnut flooring add depth and warmth across the room. Notice how this room has also brought in interesting textures with two big sheepskin poufs and two smaller silver poufs. Off-white walls and the carpet equilibrium the bright white of the couch, coffee table, ceiling and trim.
Wall paint: Athena, Benjamin Moore; trim paint: Silver Satin, Benjamin Moore; silver poufs: John Derian; flooring finish: Blend of ebony and Jacobean, Minwax
Max Crosby Construction
6. Paint the ceiling another color. Within this elegant bedroom, a gentle silver lowers the ceiling only a smidge and lends a cool contrast to the roaring fireplace. A white marble fireplace surround, glass chandelier, big mirrors along with a mirrored vanity bring from the glitz.
Wall paint: Charleston White, Sherwin-Williams; ceiling paint: Silver Gray, Benjamin Moore
Woodmeister Master Builders
7. Insert interest via the walls. Whether beadboard, tongue and groove or shiplap (seen here), the lines and textures that these planks create add a coastal cottage feeling.
This room is modestly sized at approximately 11 feet by 11 feet, but using white certainly makes it feel bigger. Obviously, windows with magnificent views of Nantucket Sound certainly don’t hurt either.
Wall paint (similar): Borrowed Light, Farrow & Ball; trim paint: Ivory White, Benjamin Moore; boards: 8-inch-wide shiplapped engineered fir planks with ⅛-inch square grooves
Kate Maloney Interior Design
As we island-hop over to neighboring Martha’s Vineyard, we see that the exposed framework lends an identical coastal summerhouse feel. Ruffled bedding and subtle florals finish off the idyllic cottage look.
Wall color (similar): Linen White, Benjamin Moore
ZeroEnergy Design
8. Bring in only one bold color. While these homeowners are landlocked, they sought the easy-breezy atmosphere of a sea cottage like the ones we simply looked at. Pollen green adds an earthy vibe to this otherwise all-white room.
Paint color (similar): Mayonnaise, Benjamin Moore; chair fabric: Lee Industries
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Nexus Designs
9. Think modern. Every inch is at a premium in a New York City house, so going all white and uncluttered with fresh lines is an excellent idea. Classics such as the Louis Poulsen table lamp and George Nelson seat nod to midcentury style, while the upholstered mattress, carpet and window treatments provide comforting softness.
Rug: habit, Bibi Viro; Charles mattress: in Soraia fabric, B&B Italia
10. Soften with ruffles. An all-white palette assists these lower ceilings feel higher, while the curved furniture and ruffles soften the look.
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