In the modern consciousness, white is a very powerful color with a myriad of connotations, as well as a thousand different styling possibilities. Whether you are hoping to achieve a modern flair of a timeless, classic look in your home, the color white allows you to do these things in a manner that is both unique and attractive. White is on the extreme end of the visual spectrum, and as such, it carries a great deal of meaning in human cultures. It is present in abundance in the natural world, and is associated with light, making its significance deeply felt. In nature white appears in clouds, snow, and flowers, giving it a strong sense of beauty. In human cultures it is often defined in terms of its strong contrast with another extreme color, black. In this context, white is often viewed as a positive energy, while black as a negative. In Western culture it is the color worn by brides and the archetypal “good guy” in film. In the Christian tradition, white is strongly associated with angels and other divine presences. Good, healing magic is often referred to as “white magic.”
Amid all of these cultural, natural and religious significances, how does white work in home décor? Often times, white is the dominant color in decorative schemes, as the default color of most walls is white. White is a light, airy color, that can unify a home overall, as well as open up small spaces and give them a more expansive feel. White paintings are a powerful way of incorporating this hue into your home in moderation. White is often used in living spaces that wish to have an antique feel. From lace pillows to white washed furniture, it has a timelessness that will not be forgotten by anyone who encounters such a style. The color white is also considered to be a very pure color, so it creates a clean feeling for any room, especially minimally decorated ones. The cross section of the color white and minimalism creates a feeling of profound modernity and innovation that many stylists appreciate.
Since white is considered a neutral shade, and a timeless one at that, it pairs nicely with nearly any color. Whether you choose to pair white with gray, or red, or black or neon green, your home will appear carefully coordinated and put together.
In traditional decorating belief systems such as feng shui, white is considered to be one of the surprise colors. Many who ascribe to such beliefs will tell you that white is a color of completion and wisdom. White represents possibilities in feng shui, and is associated with beginnings, as such it is an ideal color for children's bedrooms. Yet, feng shui experts say that white is appropriate for use anywhere in the home, and its energy will have a positive and lasting effect. Incorporating a white canvas painting, or even painting all of your walls white will effect a similar change, so no matter to what degree you incorporate white into your home, it will have an effect.
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