When it came time to decide what the color for 2016 would be many companies chose white. Why white? Because it’s a tried-and-true color that’s finding new life in modern design, that’s why! It’s an especially great color for the bathroom. Unfortunately, white can also make a room feel very sterile. Instead of falling into this trap, here are some of the methods you can use to make your bathroom feel warm and inviting by using white in smart ways!
If you want to make other features in your bathroom stand out then white is the perfect choice for your walls. There’s a reason why art museums use white walls, after all. White lets all your other features shine! For instance, if you have any interesting architectural elements in your bathroom like exposed wood beams then you’ll want those to be prominently displayed. Or if you’ve chosen plumbing fixtures that are eye-catching then white will help them pop. White will also act as the perfect contrast to rough and rustic textures and materials in your bathroom. Basically, white is like a blank canvas that lets everything else around it become the focal point.
White also has other benefits for a bathroom. One of the reasons why white is valuable for a small space is because it actually helps make a room appear bigger. It has an enlarging quality due to the fact that softening corners and lines in the room. Another appealing quality of white is that it’s a huge light reflecting color. If you have ample amount of natural light then a white bathroom will really shine. If you don’t have the luxury of natural light then even installed light fixtures will be able to do the trick. The light will bounce around off the white surfaces and make the room feel much brighter.
It’s easy to see why white is such an excellent choice for bathrooms. To see some of the great examples of white in action then take a look at the full article below!
Read the full article here: 8 Ways to Use White in the Bathroom