You can never go wrong when decorating with white. White accents bring an easy elegance and chic appeal to wherever they are used, regardless of style. They are the perfect versatile accent.

White accents have an especially powerful impact against darker or bold colors, when contrast is created. They can lighten it up and create a visually eye-catching space. They also bring a touch of elegance to rustic textures, such as wood or stone.

There are so many ways you can take advantage of this simple trick. Here are 10 great examples of spaces that used white accents to create depth and contrast of design.

Crisp white pops against black walls in this chic home office.

White accents create a spa-like appeal in this bathroom and elevate the wood paneling to a more elegant level.

The white sofa allows the other, more colorful accents to thrive without overwhelming the space.

White slipcovers can instantly transform any old, outdated seating into something new and stylish.

Chocolate brown looks clean and sophisticated when paired with white and pink.

The white accessories mixed in with the more colorful books help balance out this bookcase.

If you have any open shelving in your kitchen, white dishes always look best for displaying.

A white faux bamboo chair allows the emerald green desk to pop.

The yellow books and grey accents are given a more sophisticated edge when paired with white.

Nothing creates a hotel suite-inspired bedroom quite like white bedding.

What’s not to love about white accents? When in doubt, spray paint it white.

Warm regards,
Megan

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