KNOW WHICH WHITE IS RIGHT
It is important to understand
which hue of white you want to use. White absorbs and reflects color so it’s
important to know which white you are actually getting in bed with so to speak.
If you are working with a design professional they will be able to guide &
select which white would be best for your design needs and usage of the space. Not
working with a design professional? No worries, I have something that can help
you. Below you will see a great “white paint” color guide to help when trying to decide on which white is right for YOU!
PHOTO GALLERIES
Photo Galleries have been
all the rage lately, and here are a few reasons.
1. It’s a great way to display family photos,
painting & art works.
2. Awesome frames is another reason people have started
playing around with the ideas of gallery walls.
3. Flexibility of COURSE! The
ability to add & remove new art as needed is another reason why white walls
are being accented with gallery style photos and art.
Mix & match. Play with patterns, the possibilities are endless.
Mix & match. Play with patterns, the possibilities are endless.
Via HGTV
Via
Style Me Pretty
Via Remodelicious
TAPESTRY
Soften up your walls with
a tapestry piece. Try a lovely ethnic piece from South East Asia or West Africa.
Or you can get a lovely hand woven piece from the mountains of Peru. Tapestry
is a great way to share memories from a trip or hand woven pieceS of art. They
are great above a bed for the purpose of a headboard wall.
Via Mydomaine
Via Urban Outfitters
Via Society Six
DECALS
Of course decals allow
you creative control as well as guest what? The ability to change up your look
6mnths down the line if you get the redecorating buzz . Geometric decals can give you a similar
feel & vibe as wallpaper without the major commitment. When I use decals on
a project I have my assistant draw up a sketch or rendering to show my client
what the room/wall will look like once the decal application is complete. If
you are tacking on this project yourself here is my professional advice. Take a
fraction of your wall and play around with the lay out using either 3,6,9 or 12
inch increments.
Via House of Smiths
NEON WALL SIGN
Neon Walls Signs are so
much fun. The best thing about them is they really are the star of the show
on a freshly painted white wall. { of course it doesn’t have to be FRESHLY
painted, but ya know. It sounds great doesn’t it? } I gathered a few of my
favorite neon signs to give you a few awesome ideas. Oh, and I’m sure you have
already put 2+2 together and realized they are A-MAZING for commercial spaces.
Restaurants, boutiques, nail salons & commercial offices alike.
Via Downgraf
Via SF Girl By Bay
Via Sarah Sarna
Now you know exactly how
and why you should appreciate your white walls and how to make them come alive
right before your eyes. If you feel over whelmed and confused here are two options.
1. Leave me a comment in the comment section and I’ll do my
best to answer your questions to the best of my ability.
2. Take a look at my portfolio,
and let me take over the over whelming part and do the thinking for you.
Ciao,
