You Can Decorate With White and Still Have Kids + Pets

White interiors can be practical, durable and bright if you choose the proper elements. This dining room is covered in white accents: floors painted white, stackable plastic, white chairs and a powder-coated steel table.

Take your year-round interiors into the holidays with a removable, wintry touch of white. This can be done to chairs, headboards or banquettes by simply draping faux-fur throws over existing seats. Since faux fur can be washed, there's no need to worry about smudges or spills.

Cast a glow on any space in the house with white diffused light fixtures. This midcentury modern globe above the dining table keeps the dark space light and bright, thanks to filtering from the milk glass.

While white carpet may not be the best choice for high-traffic areas, white oil-painted hardwoods are durable and bright. If you want to incorporate white-painted floors into your home, be sure to first sand the surface of your hardwoods before thoroughly wiping them clean. Next, choose an oil-based floor paint to ensure maximum durability. You'll need to wait one full day between each coat of paint to ensure proper curing.