{"id":1637,"date":"2016-12-09T05:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T05:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/?p=1637"},"modified":"2016-12-09T05:00:13","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T05:00:13","slug":"how-to-cozy-up-a-white-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/how-to-cozy-up-a-white-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Cozy Up A White Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

At first glance, white spaces don\u2019t scream \u2018warm and cozy\u2019. But they could\u2026<\/em><\/h3>\n

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\nVery often, white rooms in a home look cold and lonely because they haven\u2019t been given the right balance with other furnishings.<\/p>\n

While sometimes confused with minimalism<\/a>, using white as a basis for designing a home isn\u2019t necessarily creating a space that is devoid of things. Rather, it\u2019s setting a canvas against which you can create a space that is exactly what you need. That said, there are some very easy ways to ensure that your white space is a comfy space too.<\/p>\n

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High Traffic Zones Benefit From White<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are certain parts of the house that can benefit from a white or monochromatic touch, specifically high traffic locations. Kitchens spring to mind as the white space makes them feel open and uncrowded, even when full of people. After all, the kitchen is often the meeting place, the space where people congregate to talk, laugh and be merry.<\/p>\n

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Soothing Can Be Cozy Too<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Defining \u2018cozy\u2019 also make a difference to how one interprets white space. Tranquility and calm can also feel quite cozy, if that\u2019s your style. An all white bathroom with only subtle color additions in greens, blues and other shades of nature can be just as comforting as a warm blanket and a cup of tea.<\/p>\n

Perhaps this seems counterintuitive, but simple furnishings in a white space can sometimes be cozier and more soothing than crazy mix and matched furniture and accents. The latter can be jarring to the eye and create a feeling that is anything but comfortable.<\/p>\n

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Make It Warm With Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The devil is in the details, or so the saying goes. But when it comes to white space, the cozy is in the details.<\/p>\n

Consider matte metal patinas instead of shiny surfaces, with tones of bronze and copper for warmth. Natural shades of glass and wood lend a traditional look that many of us grew up with, but with a modern twist.<\/p>\n

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With white space, it\u2019s essential to use natural light as a decor item extensively. In a room that doesn\u2019t have a lot of natural light, it\u2019s possible to gain some by leveraging the strategic positioning of mirrors.<\/p>\n

While the idea of adding light will, once again, seem on the surface to be counterintuitive, the reality is that unnatural light can end up making a space look cold and dingy.<\/p>\n

Warm the natural light further by adding window coverings in basic shades of beige, rose, peach, or perhaps textured and made with wood slats. The colors of nature always warm up a white space: plants, rocks, raffia baskets\u2026 There are so many options.<\/p>\n

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Texture And Designs Counts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To avoid falling into a sterile look, you also need to add texture and there are a multitude of ways you can achieve that:<\/p>\n