We've seen the neutral wall shades come and go, we've seen beige, taupe, and grays galore...some will be here for some time yet, like gray, but the new kid on the block is the oldest yet, and we're seeing it popping up everywhere in home design. White walls are the new fad and there's good reason, white is a classic and classic design has real staying power.
Now for those that are mystified by this, well don't be. Years ago, every new home built back "in the day" was done in flat white paint on every wall. Builders left paint colors up to the home owner and many either left them white or painted them in the colors popular for the time.
Going all white might seem simple but there are things to consider if you choose to go this route:
If you're going to follow this trend here's things to consider, both positive and negative:
Pros:
White floods out small imperfections and even stains/marks
White will bring your colorful accessories out from hiding and let them take center stage.
Works with almost every color scheme and allows you the freedom to change design schemes often with no real painting needed
Ideal for zen styles
Gives small collections and design elements more importance because white offers no visual competition
Brightens dark spaces-especially if you use semi or high gloss paint which lets light bounce around the space via reflection
Cons:
White highlights big flaws and marks
White and eccentric tastes in color can work against each other. White makes everything that has a color stand out but too many conflicting colors can cause the eye to jump around the space and leave disconcerted feeling.
White makes clutter more prominent
White makes less attractive things stand out as well as attractive
Many think white lacks warmth. This is not true nearly as much as what you pair white with in colorful accessories etc. Stark contrasts can create a colder feel than warm colors and interesting textures.
Happy home deocrating!!
