Neutral, bright and elegant like no other: when it comes to furnishings, white has no equal.

This always fashionable colour has become the main choice of many interior designers, both to dress the walls and to furnish the rooms. White (meant as a unique colour in the house) is the soul of total white furniture. Total white is a trend in interior design that has been established for many years now, a solution full of charm, able to give the environment an unexpected brightness and an undisputed spatiality.

TOTAL WHITE: YES OR NOT?

Although white represents inner quietness, purity and refinement, furnishing a house in total white style may seem a gamble, but white has both advantages and disadvantages:

• This nuance affects the brightness of a room, as it is able to reflect natural light and increase the perception of room width.
• Total white allows you to create interesting colour contrasts, transmitting serenity and relaxation thanks to its pure and bright tone.
• On the other hand, total white furniture requires a lot of attention to details because, if improperly designed, it could lead to an aseptic, cold and personality-less result.
• White furniture is more difficult to keep immaculate, that’s why there are many people who give up the idea of total white for a matter of practicality, especially when the home is not lived in by adults only.

LITTLE MATCHES

If you choose the design and colour contrasts with awareness, then the end result will be breathtaking. In general you can play with materials: white painted iron stained-glass windows, bleached wood, very light marble slabs... the possibilities are endless! Don't forget also the complements and textiles: white is often combined with furnishing complements in nearby shades, such as cream, grey, beige, but also with wood in its natural tones. So use these various shades so as not to take the leadership away from white, while making it a little warmer.

VERSATILITY

Total white allows you to adopt any type of furnishing style, from shabby chic to industrial, from classic to modern. Moreover, for those who love pure white, total white is perfect for any room, from the bedroom to the kitchen, from the living room to the bathroom, giving a relaxing yet sophisticated and refined atmosphere.

NUANCES

There is one last thing to pay attention to: unlike what most people think, there isn't a single white shade! There are different shades and tones, to be used and mixed wisely depending on the ambient light and the effect you want to obtain. It is important to remember that white is very sensitive to light, so it can appear different in different light settings: a room facing south, which receives a lot of warm direct sunlight and tends to yellow, appears warm even if pure white is used, while a room facing north needs a warmer shade of white.