DESIGN

DESIGN

White and wood interiors have a refreshing airiness about them, creating a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Textures, patterns and natural green plants complete the scene.

Beams, an antique medical file and a rustic wood table make this ceramic art studio come alive. The warmth of Benjamin Moore paint, Simply White, bathes the entire room in freshness.

White, Wood & Wonderful

BY TERRI FERRAGUT | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY BENJAMIN MOORE

Could there be something cooler and you think of a palette of wood and white, a for Scandinavian design. Any decor in the cleaner than white? Barely. To enhance the feeling of cleanliness and freshness in rooms designed in snow-white colors, contrasting elements must be present — something contrasting, like the natural beauty of wood.

White and wood interiors have a refreshing airiness about them: warmth and texture coming from the natural wood grains and a soothing and crisp freshness from white. A bright and cheerful atmosphere is created by carefully considered layouts, uplifting accent colors, unexpected areas of textures and patterns, and trendy home accessories. When sleek kitchen might come to mind or even a modern sunroom. But this neutral and serene pairing can be a winning combination for any room in your home. White adds a clean, calm feeling to a room, while the warm tones and organic textures of wood create depth and visual interest, particularly against a white backdrop. Thanks to its simplicity, it’s not difficult to achieve a well-designed look with this pared-down palette. A white and wood room keeps mid-century modern styles from looking dated, farmhouse styles looking fresh, and begs to set the stage room pops with a renewed appeal. Whether keeping it simple with natural materials and neutral colors or adding bright hues for areas of high-energy, your room will breathe new freshness. There are many shades of wood. Therefore, you can incorporate them not only in combination with the multiple choices of white, but also between them, using soft transitions from light to dark or with bright-colored accents of art, rugs or pillows. Wood has a texture created by nature, which means your interiors will always reflect its inherent charm.

A range of undertones in whites creates a multitude of desired design results. Benjamin Moore's Stone White is in perfect harmony with natural wood, textural decor and a cranberry red pop.

Botanicals stand out against crisp white and seamlessly blend with the organic nature of wood.

Any light color tends to reflect a very organic appearance, so it is easy to work with, especially because of the abundance of underlying hues. White is a vibrant and bright color with an endless number of decorating possibilities. Take into consideration that paints aren’t one-size-fits-all. A range of undertones in white paint can create a multitude of different looks. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of shades of white. Every color in the spectrum has a white version of it. From pinks and yellows to greens and purples, there are underlying faint hints of color in a variety of whites. There are several “perfect whites” for every home. Benjamin Moore has more than 200 shades of white, for example. Look to your décor, such as kitchen cabinets, flooring, countertops or tile, for color cues to select the best underlying colored white.

For those a bit timid of a white-and-wood design concept, trying a scaleddown version in your bedroom or a smaller space will make you a believer.

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The wood in your room does not have to all be the same, but keeping with the same undertones, warm or cool, will help create a cohesive look.

Botanicals bring stand-out beauty, blending with the organic nature of wood and the refreshing crispness of a space enveloped in white.

Look for Warm or Cool

The tone of the wood furniture in your room doesn’t have to match exactly, but you should look for complementary undertones. First check if the woods are overall warm or cool in tone, and then look for a base undertone that carries throughout the different wood finishes in the room. And you can’t go wrong if you pick one wood tone to anchor the space.

Stick to the Same Wood Family

Some woods are considered more formal than others. Classic oak, mahogany and cherry are formal, while pine, maple and bamboo are less formal. By sticking to the same family of woods, you will create cohesion in the space.

Organic Escape

You can’t go wrong by accessorizing your wood-and-white rooms with plants and flowers. Botanicals stand out against crisp white and seamlessly blend with the organic nature of wood. They are relatively cost-efficient and can make a big impact.

This room has white, neutrals and wood incorporated into the space, creating a soft, clean approach resonating in a Scandinavian theme.

You can’t go wrong by accessorizing your wood-and-white rooms with plants and flowers.

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This cheery kitchen has all the right ingredients blended together to make this important workspace a happy one. White, wood, botanicals and lively blue — a quartet of perfection.

The common theme of simplicity is a key ingredient in wood and white rooms. This component makes it easy to achieve a well-designed look with the pared-down palette.

A peaceful haven of simplicity in an otherwise chaotic world can be achieved with the simple marriage of white and wood. When it comes to creating inspiring and livable rooms, try some of these white and wood ideas for yourself!

The interplay of Benjamin Moore's Simply White and French Press with the natural beauty of wood creates a comforting place for morning coffee.