Illuminate the space with white – make your home feel brighter with fresh, white details

As we move towards summer, the appetite for light seems insatiable. White details are like a breath of fresh air and open up the space immediately. We created seven easy tips to make your home feel brighter and bigger.

An image of Anno's Paimen wool rug and Yrjö Kukkapuro's  Karuselli lounge chair.
Anno's beautifully bohemian Paimen wool rug is designed by Pia Lehtovuori. The Karuselli lounge chair is by Yrjö Kukkapuro.

1. Invite light with a white rug

A white rug is a simple way to open up the space and make it feel larger – especially if the floor under it is dark. Anno's soft and cuddly Paimen wool rug features a tactile texture and beautiful, braided details that look interesting even against a light surface.

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An image of Louis Poulsen's white Panthella Portable Metal table lamp on a table.
Louis Poulsen's Panthella Portable Metal table lamp is part of the iconic collection of luminaires created by Verner Panton in the 1970s.

2. Double the light with a white luminaire

A portable table lamp is like a magic wand that allows you to magically add touches of light exactly where needed. The crisp white metal shade of the Panthella Portable Metal table lamp further enhances the refreshing effect.

 Louis Poulsen's Panthella Portable Metal table lamp >
 All lighting >

An image of Tekla's linen kitchen towel in porcelaiin white.
Tekla's linen kitchen towels are available in multiple different shades.

3. White kitchen textiles add a touch of finesse

The kitchen and dining area are easily uplifted with fresh textiles. Choose light-colored kitchen towels or spread a crisp white tablecloth on the dining table – a sophisticated detail that makes everyday meals a feast. Tekla's porcelain white kitchen towels are made of high-quality linen, giving them a refined yet laid-back look.

 Tekla's linen kitchen towel >
 All kitchen textiles >

An image of Menu's white Kaschkasch floor mirror.
You can also hang clothes or accessories on the back of Menu's versatile Kaschkasch floor mirror.

4. Trick the eye with white frames

Simple white frames beautifully highlight both a work of art and a mirror, and in addition, they serve as powerful brightening fixtures in the interior – like artificial glimpses of light. Menu's tall Kaschkasch floor mirror adds to the optical illusion: the mirror reflects light, making the room feel instantly bigger and lighter.

 Menu's Kaschkasch mirror >
 All mirrors >

A product image of Marimekko's ALku cushion cover.
Designed by Maija Louekari, the delightful dotted pattern of the Alku cushion cover depicts small seeds from which the flowers in the floral Eläköön Elämä pattern have grown.

5. Pick and mix to create a harmonious palette

The different shades of white complement each other, creating a harmonious and bright whole without compromising on character: highlight with bright paperwhite, balance with off-white and soften with powdery hues. The Alku cushion cover, decorated with Marimekko's Alku pattern in a delicate white and linen combo, makes a soothing finishing touch to both the bedding and the sofa.

 Marimekko's Alku cushion cover >
 All textiles >

An image of Maze's Anyplace side table
The Anyplace side table goes together seamlessly with the Anyone stool, both designed by Louise Hederström.

6. Choose airy designs in white 

White shades combined with graceful proportions are key to an irresistibly fresh interior. Maze's white Anyplace side table is the perfect companion to both a sofa and a bed, and its soft, curved lines and delicate brass details exude relaxed elegance.

Maze's Anyplace side table >
 All side & end tables >

Hungry for more? 

Alessi
Plissé electric kettle
Artek
Domus chair
HAY
Loop Stand table
HAY
Nelson Saucer Bubble pendant
Iittala
Nappula plant pot
ferm LIVING
Kelim rug
&Tradition
Lato LN9
Menu
JWDA table lamp
GUBI
Stay lounge chair
Artek
Aalto A331 pendant
Tekla
Duvet cover
Kartell
Componibili storage unit

See also:

 All white products at Finnish Design Shop >
 What's New at Finnish Design Shop >

Text: Mira Ahola Images: Manufacturers

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