The White Furniture Generation

There is something about clean white furniture that transcends fashion and has made white pieces consistently among the most sought after items for anyone in the know about furniture. However the roots of its popularity can be found in the art deco period, when it was all about clean geometrical shapes and elegant opulence. During this time, white furniture became increasingly popular for its modernity, the way it represented such a fundamental break from tradition and the sleek, clean effect it created. Today, white furniture is an integral part of contemporary, minimalist design and the unique mood created by the clean, white lines has ensured that strong pieces of white furniture will remain at the cutting edge of design for a long time to come.

No matter what interior design style is favoured and regardless of the ambience that is being created, white furniture can fit perfectly into any environment and create the perfect finish. There are many ways to achieve this desirable look, from painted wooden pieces, to the use of white plastic furnishings or even choosing crisp white materials for upholstered items.

If you have some great pieces of wooden furniture that are well designed but don`t quite achieve the clean, elegant look you are striving for then consider transforming them by painting them white. First you must strip off any existing paints or stains and get back to the bare wood so begin by thoroughly sanding and removing any excess sawdust. Next apply a water based primer and leave to dry completely before applying the first layer of paint. To achieve the clean, sharp look that white furniture has become so desirable for you should apply at least two coats of white paint. Once you have finished you will be delighted at how easy it is to transform any dull old piece of plain furniture into a stylish and contemporary item that will transform whichever room you choose to put it in.

Of course it`s all very well having the perfect furniture but creating the right look is as much about positioning and choosing where each item should go for the optimal impact. For example, if you plan to work in the room you are designing and intend to put in some desk space, the positioning is very important: a desk that looks out a window onto the world outside will provide much more inspiration than one that looks onto a blank wall. If you are short on space or want to really give yourself a blank canvas on which to create your dream design, then it is well worth considering underfloor heating to free up as much space as possible for displaying your white furniture and other pieces. As well as being a more environmentally friendly method of heating, this will really give you the maximum space to play around with and let you create effects that just might not be possible with more visible forms of heating.

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