Dressed all in white and streaming sunshine, this room is a vacation unto itself. Photo: Remodelista.com
White painted floors call to mind summer beach homes. However, a white floor can be appropriate in almost any interior, not just a seaside escape. Whether you want a contemporary or a country look, white is always a safe bet, since it's a neutral ground for any decorating scheme. So, why go white?
- It's cheaper than replacing the floor altogether.
- It can make an ugly (or damaged) wood floor into something glamorous.
- It will brighten up even the darkest of rooms.
- It will match anything you want to use in the room.
- It will make anything you put into the room look like an art object.
- It will make your room feel like an island retreat.
- It will make you feel like a Swedish super-model whenever you walk in the room... Okay, maybe that's going a little bit far, but you get the idea.
Everything pops in rooms with white walls and floors. Photo: Elle Decoration
White painted floors aren't just for country-chic interiors. White can also be a base for a contemporary space filled with bold, sleek pieces. These rooms look almost like pop art images as the graphic furniture seems to leap off of the white, white floors.
This office retreat gets a lift from snowy white floors. Photo: DoorSixteen
Mid-century and contemporary pieces mix in this room, with the white floor acting as a blank canvas for the furniture pieces. This handsome space belongs to Anna Dorfman of DoorSixteen.com, and that's a DIY paint job. DoorSixteen has
an amazing step-by-step guide to how to paint your floors white with helpful and practical tips. I always think it's great to hear advice from someone who has actually done a particular job themselves, and since I've never painted my floors, I'll leave Anna to tell you how.
