White Rooms
Tuesday 3rd July 2007 by Georgie Coleridge Cole
There is something blissfully enticing about white interiors. Not only are they undeniably calming but opting for white walls and neutral floors is a much safer option too. Opt for a red wall and you might just regret it six months (or even six hours!) down the line. With white you’ve got the option of choosing accent colours that you can change with the seasons.
If, like me, you adore the look of neutrals and neutrals alone then it’s important you choose a variety of textures to give the room some depth and interest.
To achieve the perfect white room in your home, try the following retailers:
 Every piece of Sasha Waddell  furniture conforms to her philosophy: keep it simple, functional and understated. Her furniture is synonymous with Scandinavian chic and her clean-lined white pieces of furniture from the Skansen or Ekeby ranges (pieces start at about £520) will form the perfect basis for an elegant and simple room.
 Luma uses the most pure and lovely fabrics and yarns to create fabulous things for your home. Create texture in a white room with luxurious blankets and throws. On the end of a bed or across the back of a sofa these hand spun and woven wool throws (£275) will look both stylish and sublime.
 At Oka you'll find some of the most stunning, classic and stylish products for the home including lighting, soft furnishings, glassware and accessories.
Adorn your sofa with as many cushions as it will take. Oka’s range of Linen and Cool Coloured cushion covers (from £24) in neutral colours will do the job perfectly.
 Tea lights always create a lovely effect and in white rooms in particular. Forever French Interiors has an array of divine home accessories and these white wooden Miniature Heart Tea Light Holders (£9 for 4) that have a rustic and lightly distressed look, will add a sweet touch to any white room.
 A feature on white rooms wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the White Company . Choose from their range of white furniture, white linen and white home accessories and you won’t be disappointed. Break up white floor boards or netural carpets with one of these cosy Marlow rugs (£150). And if you’re keen for a spot of colour then their Navy and White Pure Linen Cushions (from £18) are just the thing to do it with.
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