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Why choose white as the dominant color of a living room?

Now that my children are grown up and there is no longer any risk of them writing on the sofas, or leaving their dirty hands lying on the walls, it's now or never for me to redecorate my my living room. I chose white!

Why white?

While some people think white is too simplistic, messy, or even cold, I just find this color natural, classic, and contemporary. Commonly used as the dominant color in living rooms including the living room, living room and dining room, white, in all its shades, will subtly bring the little touch of dynamism and modernity, so necessary to these places of life.

But did you know that white as a wall paint is perfect for brightening up rooms that are poorly lit by natural light? Otherwise, if you want to give a nice enlargement effect to a somewhat cramped living room, this neutral color is particularly recommended.

The total white look for the walls

Since I had gone for a complete makeover of my living room, there was no question for me of doing things by halves, especially if I wanted to obtain the effect of modernity so much sought after. My decision was made and I completely painted the walls of the room white, but also the ceiling, the skirting boards, as well as the window sills. A choice that I have not regretted at all, since the result is very successful.

Moreover, as the floor of the living room is in natural wood, the chocolate color of the floor contrasts wonderfully well with the whole. Not to mention the authentic character, as well as the warmth suggested by the wood.

The choice of furniture

Regarding the living room furniture, my choice also fell on white, for all the furniture. Moreover, when I started looking for my sofa, I noticed that this color was very trendy and that many people now choose their sofas and armchairs in white. Naturally, I immediately fell for a white sofa.

However, as “too much white kills white”, I still allowed myself a few fantasies and to do this, I chose seat cushions and removable backrests with patterns, in pastel blue tones. It will also be the same for the decorative cushions which are sometimes white and sometimes blue. Guaranteed effect!