In the human color perception system, white color occupies a special place. This is the basis for knowing other colors, a background that can highlight even the most inconspicuous objects. Interior designers often use white walls regardless of the overall stylistic belonging of the room.
Functions and value of white in the interior
White is considered a background achromatic color. It can not be obtained by mixing any other colors. If we consider this color as the basis of interior decoration, it performs the following functions:
- Expands the space;
- Visually insignificantly removes objects;
- Makes all interior subjects expressive;
- Smoothes the aggressiveness of other bright tones;
- Makes the room lighter;
- Reflects on its surface other brighter shades;
- Creates an impression of purity and freedom;
- Calms the emotions.
All these qualities have a positive effect on any interior. But there are also disadvantages that appear when using this basis incorrectly. If the white walls in the interior are made in one version( painted by the same technology or covered with the same wallpaper), you get a monotonous, boring and too simple view of the room. Even if it contains the most expensive pieces of furniture or exclusive accessories, they will not save the situation. The result is a combination of "white ceiling and white walls".
The white color of the walls is not exactly appropriate in the kitchen and in the children's room, because it refers to the shades of the shade, even if modern materials are used. When the room is too much light, it can muffle the emotions of a person and take the character of a mean administrative building.
White wall color: harmony rules
Correct white walls in the interior always create an atmosphere of luxury, wealth and perfect purity. Such a result can be achieved by using different techniques for decorating walls, floors and ceilings.
Versatility of white color
White walls in the interior make it dynamic and able to quickly transform. It is enough to change the curtains to brighter, how their color will fill the whole room, set another mood and give a new sense of space.
As the white walls can absorb and dissipate both warm and cold shades,a dark northern room to create an atmosphere of spring, and in a room of southern orientation - a pleasant coolness.
Any, the most shadowed room will not have dark corners with white walls. Southern character to such an interior will create the use of orange, red, yellow flowers and their shades. Red sofa, modular paintings depicting yellow flowers, painting one of the walls in the color of champagne, and other decorative techniques here will be appropriate.
In a very lit room it is important to slightly reduce the intensity of light. To do this, use cold colors: green, blue, blue and their shades. In both cases, the intensity of the bright tones is diluted with so-called passive colors: blue-blue, yellow-green, sea-blue and pastel.
The white color of the walls in the interior is used in such styles as minimalism, hi-tech, classic and neoclassic. It does not combine with baroque and rococo. Appearing as a new stylistic trend in the design of walls in the 1920s, white is actual, in demand and still symbolizes sophistication, wealth and purity.