Which colors go best with white? Interesting color combos to try out at home
In the world of interior design, white can always be found: it's the most versatile color, the one you "can't go wrong with," serving as a canvas on which to stage any type of design or style. However, a completely white house is a rarity.
But what color should we choose if we want to add a bit more variety to a predominantly white home? Walls, furniture, fixtures and fittings: what shades/colors - and combinations thereof - should we choose for these elements? Keep reading for some inspiration:
White and green
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When you think of the best pairing for white, blue probably comes to mind: it is elegant and classic, and guarantees stunning results. But for something a little more original, why not consider dark green? Forest green, bottle green, olive green - many shades are available to pick from.
Designer's have a favorite shade of green: soothing sage. This shade of green is often combined with soft and welcoming whites, with room wood objects and the use of natural fibres. Perfect for the bedroom, it is actually beautiful when used almost anywhere - from the bathroom to the kitchen and the living room.
White and yellow
Lookofsky Architecture/Archilovers
If you want to give a boost of energy to your home, there's nothing better than vibrant canary yellow, as you can see in this splendid display by Lookofsky Architecture. It is a truly rich, warm and cheerful colour, which creates a splendid contrast with the colder white of the rest of the room!
An ordinary corridor that becomes a work of art: just paint a section yellow, with clear boundaries. The optical impression created is that the corridor is even longer and wider than it appears if it were only in white. This will certainly be a corridor that will make an impact!
Prefer something more toned down? Well, here is the example showing that a delicate and pastel yellow can combine with white, creating an enchanting atmosphere, and without risking being too overbearing.
White and dark colors: strong contrasts
When there is space and good lighting, then creating dramatic contrasts between white and dark colors is a way to give character to your home furnishings. The contrast with black, especially if attenuated with gray, could be what you were looking for.
And obviously deep, dark blue can also work here: combining the two colors does not necessarily mean creating a nautical style, and indeed it is a way to enliven modern environments.
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Want to try with a less common color? Cosnider dark purple (plum), for example. In this beautiful bedroom, we see that there is a lot of white, but also a progression to the darker plum color via lilac.
White and neutral tones
For those who want elegance and/or a style inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics, then using neutral colors alongside white is the way to go.
Neutral colors can be shades of beige, light pink, but also very light greens, sand and so on. Above all, colors which match light wood and light, natural stones: an irresistible combination.
Which combination do you like best?
