Interior Design
Spotted! 13 Designs That Show White Done Right
These all-white spaces are stylish, interesting and far from clinical looking
White-on-white interiors are timeless and sophisticated (whatever their style), but can sometimes look flat. Take a page from these projects that show how to avoid that one-dimensional look, and you’ll enjoy the bright and breezy feel of a white space too.
2. Sleek and spacious in Duxton
Glossy and reflective surfaces enhance this open-plan living, dining and kitchen space so that it feels bigger than it is. A predominantly white palette gives it a breezy feel.
Glossy and reflective surfaces enhance this open-plan living, dining and kitchen space so that it feels bigger than it is. A predominantly white palette gives it a breezy feel.
3. Pristine kitchen in Serangoon
Curves – from the bar stools and the contemporary chandelier – add visual interest to this white kitchen. Pops of accent colour emphasise the white-brightness of the space.
Curves – from the bar stools and the contemporary chandelier – add visual interest to this white kitchen. Pops of accent colour emphasise the white-brightness of the space.
4. Keeping it classy in Sentosa
The palest of beiges are layered on a white base so that this living room is a restful, welcoming space loaded with texture.
The palest of beiges are layered on a white base so that this living room is a restful, welcoming space loaded with texture.
5. Arty in Serangoon
A large, super-saturated painting draws the eye to the dining room of this open-plan landed house. White sculptures on the display shelves echo the glossy, curvy shape of the Louis Ghost armchairs.
A large, super-saturated painting draws the eye to the dining room of this open-plan landed house. White sculptures on the display shelves echo the glossy, curvy shape of the Louis Ghost armchairs.
Photo by Fauzi Anuar
6. Warm and woody in Macpherson
Wood surfaces add contrast and warmth to this clean-lined white kitchen, grounding it amidst the expansiveness of the space.
6. Warm and woody in Macpherson
Wood surfaces add contrast and warmth to this clean-lined white kitchen, grounding it amidst the expansiveness of the space.
Photo by Martin T
7. Beautifully bespoke in Sengkang
White surfaces make the custom built-ins of this study room look sleek and super-functional, and ready for a lot of work/study.
7. Beautifully bespoke in Sengkang
White surfaces make the custom built-ins of this study room look sleek and super-functional, and ready for a lot of work/study.
8. A touch of nostalgia in Hougang
Ventilation (also called besser) blocks used on the headboard add texture and depth to this mostly-white bedroom … this brings a touch of old-school walk-ups where these used to be a central feature.
Ventilation (also called besser) blocks used on the headboard add texture and depth to this mostly-white bedroom … this brings a touch of old-school walk-ups where these used to be a central feature.
Photo by Edward Hendricks
9. Futuristic on Scotts Road
This study and guest bedroom works well in all white, with its sculptural, sloped shelves and built-in table and hideaway bed.
9. Futuristic on Scotts Road
This study and guest bedroom works well in all white, with its sculptural, sloped shelves and built-in table and hideaway bed.
10. Old meets new in Buona Vista
Industrial-style stools add vintage charm to this sleek white-and-steel kitchen.
Industrial-style stools add vintage charm to this sleek white-and-steel kitchen.
11. Shakin’ it in Hougang
White gives this Shaker-style kitchen a more contemporary and trendy vibe.
White gives this Shaker-style kitchen a more contemporary and trendy vibe.
12. Tactile in Caldecott
Marble and mosaic tiles (and wood-plank looking floors) contrast with the matt white fixtures of this bathroom.
Marble and mosaic tiles (and wood-plank looking floors) contrast with the matt white fixtures of this bathroom.
13. Edgy in Buona Vista
Whitewashed exposed brick walls and a glossy black door bring visual interest to this small yet functional bathroom.
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The strategic placement of a whitewashed brick feature wall adds texture to this white space. The pale wood furniture almost blends into the white, but add a cool warmth that enlivens this living room instead.