Decorate with white-on-white

There is something so surreal about a home decorated with white-on-white. A white-on-white decorating scheme instantly brightens up any room and create the illusion of a much larger space. And don't forget that there are many shades of white; from warm whites to soften the sharp lines of a room, to cool whites for hot interiors.

 

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With our year-round sunshine and high summer temperatures, white-on-white interiors are ideal for South African homes, and where children and/or pets are combined with easy-to-care for fabrics or slipcovered sofas is it a look to consider. However, white shows dirt quickly, so unless you are prepared to work at keeping your home interior spotless, it's not the look for you.

Have your whites tinted with blue or green undertones for cool whites, or add yellow or red for warm white. Plascon offer an almost unlimited range of whisper whites in both cool and warm tones.

While many tend to think of white as cold and sterile, it's what you add to the mix that makes the difference.

 

 

This modern home is filled with white - both indoors and on the exterior. The beautifully manicured lawn encompasses a welcoming splash pool that is only a few steps away from the living area.

The 'loft-like' open plan living space incorporates the living room, dining area and comfortable kitchen. Designed for entertaining, the entire space flows from one area to another and allows for conversation no matter where you are. Expansive glass sliding windows open up onto the outdoor area, allow cool breezes to circulate the rooms during the hot summers. This home is designed with an open floor plan and maximum connection to the outdoors.

While the main colour throughout this modern home is white-on-white, subtle splashes of bold colour are introduced via artworks mounted on the wall in the kitchen and entrance hallway. The kitchen features white, glossy countertops and cabinets paired with a wood kitchen island that ties in with the dining table, while stainless steel appliances echo the metallic finishes on the dining chairs and modern chairs in the living room.

Both the frontage and garden of this property are designed to be low maintenance and incorporate water-wise techniques as much as possible, which ties in with the fact that this home runs on plenty of solar power, and even has a plug-in car charger in the garage.