I've had customers tell me that they have white walls followed by a "blah" comment. I can agree that white can look very "blah" and "cold or sterile," but it can also work. So don't completely throw it out of the ranking. Sometimes it can work better than beige, depending on your furniture, space, etc. You can have warm whites and cool whites. It's likely that the white you have could be more cool and that's why you don't like it. I'm not saying that you should keep it white, or change it to a different white, but just to keep an open mind that white isn't such a bad thing. White can also make other elements "pop" like wood tones, color or furniture. Just look at some examples....
I love fabric - colors and patterns. So the above image shows how I showcased them along with my white walls.
I also paint because I love color so much and I love the different combinations you can create. This shows how much the colors "pop" on a white wall.
I believe this picture was featured in Domino. It's the Edge House by Mobius Architects. Notice how the color and textures of the furniture stand out....Gorgeous!
Interior designer Phoebe Howard's apartment is a traditional approach. Very elegant!
Happy Painting!
