If you’re in doubt, a living room painted white is always a good choice. A white living room, depending on the style, can be modern, beachy or farmhouse. White is a sophisticated, clean canvas that allows you to create drama and depth in a room where you spend a lot of time.

Are you ready for a remodel? Scroll down to see 20 of our favorite ideas for a white living room that might inspire you to visit the paint store.

• Display Your Art on a Gallery Wall

  

  Claire Staszak of Centred by Design explains that white walls are a great canvas for a gallery wall or art collection. Staszak, an art curator herself, highlighted the most important pieces of artwork on a Gallery Wall that really pops off the white walls. Staszak used taupe paint to create a cozier atmosphere by picking up the tones of the rug.

   

• Select a Few Features That Stand Out

  

  What is the biggest advantage of a living room that’s white? This creates an empty canvas that you can use to draw your eye in any way you like. That’s exactly what Studio Db has done here. The white walls and the couch that blends in are what draw your attention. You’re also drawn to the light fixture and side chairs.

   

• Accent Walls

  

  Take a tip from this room and use a wild wallpaper to add a splash of color and pattern to a (almost) all-white space. When paired with neutral furniture and real plants, the botanical wallpaper stands out.

   

• Hang an Oversized mirror

  

  mirrors can be used in any room, even white ones. First of all, they’re beautiful–especially when outfitted in an ornate gilded frame. Mirrors can be useful for both catching yourself in the mirror and to bounce natural light around the room.

  Tip

  Mirrors can be a great asset when you have a limited space. They create the illusion that your living room is larger.

• Install White Built-ins Wall to Wall

  

  Built-in white cabinets look great in any living room. The white color is both elegant and practical, and it helps to camouflage heavy woodwork.

  You can use the lower cabinets to hide away toys for your children, decorations for the season, blankets or anything else that you need out of view but still within reach. Style the open shelving by adding family photos, plants and stacks of books.

   

• Don’t forget window coverings

  

  By removing window coverings, you can allow every ray of sunlight to shine into a room. This will create a bright and energizing atmosphere. This is not for everyone, but it can be done if you have the right elements (such as a semi-secluded, high view).

   

• Get Together Around a White Fireplace

  

  It doesn’t really matter if you want to snuggle up on the couch and watch a movie or warm yourself in front of the fireplace. The white fireplace will blend seamlessly into a white room like the Brexton Col Interiors designed space. The fireplace can be used to display a TV or stand out with a roaring flame. Win/win.

   

• Do not be afraid of white furnishings

  

  If you are careful with the fabric you select, you can avoid some of those “how did it get there?” spills.

  Ariana Lovato, interior designer at Honeycomb Home Design, shares that they chose a performance linen fabric to cover the sofa. This way the client can enjoy the white couch without worrying about maintenance. To complement this, we added some texture and colour with beautiful leather chairs and a neutral carpet with a subtle design. The room is so bright that it feels as if it is floating on a cloud.

   

• Keep Furniture (and Everything Else Minimal

  

  Minimalists, rejoice! Joshua Smith created this white living room that proves that you can still keep it interesting with minimal furnishings. The sparse wall color is complemented beautifully by high-quality pieces of furniture in neutral shades. It’s a clean, cozy look with a fireplace.

   

• Display Interesting Floors

  

  You’ll want to make sure that your flooring doesn’t distract from its beauty. This living room is a great example of how to decorate your home. White walls, a small rug and furniture that doesn’t take up a lot of floor space are all key.