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The Color White, it's Meanings and Associations

White is not technically a color, it is a neutral, but we will call it a color for ease of use!

This is probably the most used color in interior design!

The Color White, it's Meanings and Associations

Most ceilings are white, most bathrooms are white, and a good proportion of bathroom and kitchen fittings and appliances are white, probably due to the fact that everything goes with white.

White gives us the impression of cleanliness and good hygiene, this is another reason why we like to use white in a bathroom and kitchen, if there is any dirt, you see it so it gets cleaned up.

White reflects all light so it makes spaces appear larger and that is why it is used on ceilings.

White looks stunning when teamed with black, black and white checked floor tiles or vinyl for example.

The classic look of blue and white china is forever popular.

White is refreshing and cool in hot environments.

White, elegant in it's simplicity.White is an excellent backdrop for displaying artwork.

White is a color typically used with modernist interiors, so that the forms of architecture are the main focus.

White is very useful when starting out in decorating or design. Start with white walls and gradually build up color around it, this is the safe way to get confidence using color.

The Color White, it's Meanings and Associations

Cleanliness, Hygienic, Simplistic, Safe, Clinical, Joy, Innocence, Hope, Purity, Enlightenment, Individualism, Idealism, Indecision, Optimism, Cool, Refreshing, Sterile, Stark, Open, Expansive, Reflective.

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