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14 White Rooms We Love
1/1414 White Rooms We Love
Black and white may be the most timeless color scheme there is—a look that dates back to ancient Greece isn’t going out of style anytime soon. In this bedroom, the high-contrast duo gets a modern update with brown accents from fabric and furniture.
![<body> <p>In this fresh, breezy bathroom, less is much more. A snowy <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/12-easy-fixes-for-a-botched-paint-job-49719?#.Vz4CO5PyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:coat on walls;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">coat on walls</a>, woodwork, and ceilings, matched to white fixtures and textiles, makes this minuscule full bath seem luxurious and less confined. </p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-paint-color-rules-that-are-worth-breaking-50020?#.Vz3uoZPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9 Paint Color Rules That Are Worth Breaking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9 Paint Color Rules That Are Worth Breaking</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
2/1414 White Rooms We Love
In this fresh, breezy bathroom, less is much more. A snowy coat on walls, woodwork, and ceilings, matched to white fixtures and textiles, makes this minuscule full bath seem luxurious and less confined.
![<body> <p>While hewing to a simple palette, this white living room gets plenty of character from its planked walls and carefully curated wooden accessories, such as the antique wood ring <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-diy-ways-to-redo-your-wall-without-paint-48468?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:wall decoration;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">wall decoration</a>, vintage frames, and rustic occasional tables, all in harmonious browns.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/11-problems-you-can-solve-with-paint-49818?#.Vz4CN5PyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:11 Problems You Can Solve with Paint;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">11 Problems You Can Solve with Paint</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
3/1414 White Rooms We Love
While hewing to a simple palette, this white living room gets plenty of character from its planked walls and carefully curated wooden accessories, such as the antique wood ring wall decoration, vintage frames, and rustic occasional tables, all in harmonious browns.
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![<body> <p>For an open, urban dining area, a pared-down Scandinavian style works perfectly. The pale wood dining chairs and table look right at home against spotless white walls and <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/shelf-life-10-bookcases-you-can-make-yourself-47243?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:bookshelves;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">bookshelves</a>. The calming austerity lets the city views outside the expansive windows play the starring role.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/11-big-ideas-for-a-small-dining-room-49506#.Vz4EPJPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:11 Big Ideas for a Small Dining Room;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">11 Big Ideas for a Small Dining Room</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
4/1414 White Rooms We Love
For an open, urban dining area, a pared-down Scandinavian style works perfectly. The pale wood dining chairs and table look right at home against spotless white walls and bookshelves. The calming austerity lets the city views outside the expansive windows play the starring role.
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![<body> <p>Creamy whites with a touch of gold add a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/11-things-never-to-keep-in-your-bedroom-48375?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:sense of comfort;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">sense of comfort</a> to this luxe bedroom. Style is layered on with antiques in toasty wood tones and pops of bright lime green.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-only-colors-you-should-use-in-a-small-space-49135?#.Vz4CW5PyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Only Colors You Should Use in a Small Space;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Only Colors You Should Use in a Small Space</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
5/1414 White Rooms We Love
Creamy whites with a touch of gold add a sense of comfort to this luxe bedroom. Style is layered on with antiques in toasty wood tones and pops of bright lime green.
![<body> <p>Adding charisma and a huge dose of functionality, the glossy black built-ins, dramatically trimmed with white, make this master bedroom stand out from the pack. Fresh white walls complement the lustrous piece and provide a background for a sophisticated display of black-and-white photos.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-most-taboo-color-infiltrates-home-design-48145?#.Vz3vU5PyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Most Taboo Color Infiltrates Home Design;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Most Taboo Color Infiltrates Home Design</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
6/1414 White Rooms We Love
Adding charisma and a huge dose of functionality, the glossy black built-ins, dramatically trimmed with white, make this master bedroom stand out from the pack. Fresh white walls complement the lustrous piece and provide a background for a sophisticated display of black-and-white photos.
![<body> <p>In this multitasking room, the different looks and textures of the two <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-doable-designs-for-a-diy-rug-48229?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:rugs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">rugs</a> help define sitting and sleeping zones, though both rugs work within the same color palette. The intriguing shapes of the headboard and wall hangings make a graphic impact showcased against the sparkling white walls.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-color-picks-to-set-any-mood-in-your-bedroom-48425?#.Vz3vT5PyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 Color Picks to Set Any Mood in Your Bedroom;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">10 Color Picks to Set Any Mood in Your Bedroom</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
7/1414 White Rooms We Love
In this multitasking room, the different looks and textures of the two rugs help define sitting and sleeping zones, though both rugs work within the same color palette. The intriguing shapes of the headboard and wall hangings make a graphic impact showcased against the sparkling white walls.
![<body> <p>The fast-paced and ostentatious excess of the 1980s spurred a return to basics in the '90s. Light wood and knotty pine made their way into furniture, flooring, and <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-simple-diy-ways-to-reinvent-your-kitchen-cabinets-49215#.WAlGspMrKRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cabinetry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">cabinetry</a>, while kitchens went white—a trend that continues today. </p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/7-things-you-need-to-know-before-painting-your-walls-white-48979?#.WAfbUZMrIcg?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:7 Things You Need to Know Before Painting Your Walls White;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">7 Things You Need to Know Before Painting Your Walls White</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
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The fast-paced and ostentatious excess of the 1980s spurred a return to basics in the '90s. Light wood and knotty pine made their way into furniture, flooring, and cabinetry, while kitchens went white—a trend that continues today.
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![<body> <p>In this take on a white kitchen, crisp counters and cabinets are offset by a dark tile backsplash and attention-grabbing red stools. Walls painted white with a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/editors-picks-the-9-greatest-grays-for-your-next-paint-job-49430?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hint of gray;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hint of gray</a> play well with the tiles and stainless steel appliances.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/18-tiny-kitchens-we-love-50017?#.Vz4D1JPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:18 Tiny Kitchens We Love;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">18 Tiny Kitchens We Love</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
9/1414 White Rooms We Love
In this take on a white kitchen, crisp counters and cabinets are offset by a dark tile backsplash and attention-grabbing red stools. Walls painted white with a hint of gray play well with the tiles and stainless steel appliances.
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![<body> <p>White-on-white looks totally right in this ultracool dining area. Bleached <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-7-best-low-cost-alternatives-to-hardwood-flooring-49263?#.Vz4HwpPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:wood floor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">wood floor</a>s pick up on the scheme, and a wall of bookshelves lends plenty of texture and color.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/11-insanely-easy-60-minute-paint-diys-49216?#.Vz4CWZPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:11 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Paint DIYs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">11 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Paint DIYs</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
10/1414 White Rooms We Love
White-on-white looks totally right in this ultracool dining area. Bleached wood floors pick up on the scheme, and a wall of bookshelves lends plenty of texture and color.
![<body> <p>Black and white tiles, rendered in classic squares and hexagons, let this <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-ways-to-stop-hating-your-small-bathroom-50023??bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:bathroom;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">bathroom</a> benefit from clever contrasts of both color and shape. Sharp-lined white fixtures and neutral-toned accessories complete the look without competing with the tiles’ style.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/17-tiny-bathrooms-we-love-45821?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:17 Tiny Bathrooms We Love;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">17 Tiny Bathrooms We Love</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
11/1414 White Rooms We Love
Black and white tiles, rendered in classic squares and hexagons, let this bathroom benefit from clever contrasts of both color and shape. Sharp-lined white fixtures and neutral-toned accessories complete the look without competing with the tiles’ style.
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![<body> <p>A pale background is a foolproof choice for a home blessed with eye-catching architectural details. In this dining room, the gorgeous emerald-green <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-reasons-to-bring-back-the-wood-stove-48283?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:stove;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">stove</a> surround gains modern appeal against brilliant white-painted woodwork and white walls with a green undertone.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/7-ways-your-paint-picks-affect-your-mood-49079?#.Vz4CYJPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:7 Ways Your Paint Picks Affect Your Mood;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">7 Ways Your Paint Picks Affect Your Mood</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
12/1414 White Rooms We Love
A pale background is a foolproof choice for a home blessed with eye-catching architectural details. In this dining room, the gorgeous emerald-green stove surround gains modern appeal against brilliant white-painted woodwork and white walls with a green undertone.
![<body> <p>In this <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-total-kitchen-makeovers-and-what-they-cost-49476?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:happy kitchen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">happy kitchen</a>, immaculate white cabinets get a huge infusion of energy from the bright blue backsplash, which is actually a coat of paint brushed over dated brown tiles. For a hit of style, the homeowner opted for brass drawer pulls and geometric succulent planters.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/if-this-then-that-your-guide-to-pairing-paint-colors-49511?#.Vz3u5JPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
13/1414 White Rooms We Love
In this happy kitchen, immaculate white cabinets get a huge infusion of energy from the bright blue backsplash, which is actually a coat of paint brushed over dated brown tiles. For a hit of style, the homeowner opted for brass drawer pulls and geometric succulent planters.
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![<body> <p>For a lighthearted welcome in the <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-ultrafunctional-ideas-to-steal-for-your-entryway-49387?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:front hall;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">front hall</a> of this lakeside cottage, walls are painted linen white and pale blue. The practical jute mat and vintage paddles underscore the vacation mind-set. </p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/7-things-every-entryway-needs-48545#.Vz4DXZPyuRs?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:7 Things Every Entryway Needs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">7 Things Every Entryway Needs</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
14/1414 White Rooms We Love
For a lighthearted welcome in the front hall of this lakeside cottage, walls are painted linen white and pale blue. The practical jute mat and vintage paddles underscore the vacation mind-set.
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Alabaster, linen, bone.... As anyone who’s ever perused a display of paint samples knows, white paint is sold in an astounding variety of shades. That’s because there’s no more useful color for interior design: Clean white walls make small spaces larger and dreary rooms cheerier, and they serve as flattering backdrops for artwork, furnishings, and architectural details. Here, we’ve collected 14 ways to get it right with white in bedrooms, bathrooms, dining areas, and more. | By Debra Immergut, BobVila.com
