| White furniture in a living room can create space | | | | Classic Country Style |
| giving a relaxed and suits both contemporary and | | | | Even within the generic classic country style there |
| traditional styles resulting in a style that never | | | | are many different forms. Generally the classic |
| dates. White furniture can complement any colour | | | | country is to mix patterns by using bold prints on |
| scheme and style. For an all white living room use | | | | fabrics and plain sofas. The country style can also |
| different shades of white on the walls and for | | | | have a contemporary edge using bright bold |
| fabrics. Add depth and interest with bold | | | | fabrics in pins, orange and limes bring in slightly |
| wallpapers in neutral colours. With white furniture | | | | more contemporary sofas and chairs. Use this |
| in your living room you can create a style to suit | | | | style with plain walls to avoid the feeling of |
| you. | | | | overcrowding. Checks and stripes are a far less |
| New England Style | | | | fussy option than the florals for a simpler scheme. |
| New England style is incredibly simple and this look | | | | If mixing stripes, plains and patterns keep the |
| will never go out of fashion. For a New England | | | | colour scheme simple to no more than 3 colours. |
| theme, paint the walls white or a pale blue with | | | | Layering window dressings generates an intimate |
| white paintwork. Panelling the walls gives a room | | | | atmosphere. Plains and patterns give the best |
| lots of character, paint it white to create a fresh | | | | effect. Having an open fire is ideal for the country |
| feeling. The thin vertical lines make the room | | | | style living room, but this is not always possible |
| appear taller by drawing the eyes upwards. New | | | | with many living rooms not having a fireplace. |
| England style shutters are more expensive, but | | | | Overcome this problem and create a focal point |
| extremely practical and desirable and give a | | | | with a wood burning stove. |
| fantastic look. If you prefer the more traditional | | | | Contemporary Style |
| window dressings, white curtains and blinds are | | | | White furniture for the contemporary home has |
| vital for rooms that lack natural light. | | | | the advantage of giving the room a classic feel |
| Whitewashed floorboards will instantly brighten | | | | instead of being faddish and will not date as it can |
| your room to give an airy feeling. Add a neutral | | | | go with all styles. Putting white furniture against |
| rug to add a touch of warmth. See our tips on | | | | white walls and a contrasting floor has a dramatic |
| how to achieve white painted floor boards | | | | effect. Black is stylish and is easy to co-ordinate |
| Decorate the walls with beach themed pictures | | | | accessories with. Bright, bold colours also work |
| with a white frame. View New England Furniture | | | | well. |
| at White Lighthouse | | | | |