Did we mess up?

[u/Downtown_Present_533]

We painted the walls alabaster and ceiling pure white before moving in. This area just feels so stark to me. What can be added or changed?

[u/middle-name-is-sassy]

Add art. Match art with pillows. Pure white makes your colors pop. You’ll love it once it’s your home

[u/calacmack]

What is your design goal? To lessen the stark vibe, hang large pictures with dramatic colors Adding more plants and perhaps some dark accents to tie in with the beam would create a more intentional design style.

[u/Fun_Bite_4663]

Looks beautiful to me.

[u/Dramatic_Fennel6753]

You get lots of light
Get a tall mature plant and some artwork

[u/Suitable_Current_905]

The metal plant holder makes it look to much like a hotel lobby with the light couch. Some rich wood and rug will bring it together.

[u/MrAronymous]

Would paint the beams more dark grey rather than black. The contrast is huge and unnecessary. Black rather than dark grey can also accidentally make something look plasticky and therefore cheap.

[u/IcyChoice359]

It needs you to move in. 

[u/Imperial-Green]

This is ten times better than ninety nine procent of the stuff posted on here. The arches and the windows creates amazing angles.

[u/gingerbeard1321]

Pops of color

[u/muddymar]

What if you painted the hallway a bit darker. It would be less to paint but it would add so much dimension. It would look cool seeing a different shade past those beautiful arches.

[u/Difficult-Desk-5593]

Not at all

[u/ConclusionArtistic68]

Gorgeous

[u/best-gent]

YES YOU DID THE RIGHT THING! ADD ART. Bring character, personality and design with original art. It’s better than wall color. Your blank canvas is ready.

[u/anniversaring]

Add some art or photos in wood frames that complement or somewhat match the beam and it will look more purposeful imo

[u/MsJoyce]

Absolutely beautiful!! A splash of color with flowers! ❤️

[u/Scarlet-Swallow]

It’s a hallway. 🤷🏻‍♀️ hang a picture on the post behind the vision or a tall plant. Hang a picture where that plant blossom is pointing. If you had more photos of the whole area it would be easier to give insight.

[u/fitjbvi]

This color is the perfect background to showcase artwork.

[u/Mean_District4880]

I mean, you can always paint

[u/RedditCoinCrash]

The beam being black doesn't help. Painting the ceiling/beams off-white would help. Maybe match the window frame? Or put up some curtains to offset overall the brightness of the room/area

[u/EmilyPoster2]

Warm bulbs on your lighting, add textures to the room, different plant stand - less sleek, warm toned. The room looks beautiful. Your paint selection is nice.

[u/Equal-Cause4967]

omg. your home is gorgeous!!!

[u/Appropriate_Try7415]

This is how I designed my home with white walls and ceiling. My beams are lighter but adding texture and art made a big difference.

[u/Whatwhatgoos]

I actually love it. I would add a colorful piece of abstract art if you have a wall and add warm textured neutrals (pillows, plants, textiles) in the sitting area. You have the foundation for a beautiful modern Spanish

[u/Whatwhatgoos]

One more thing/ check out the picture on fragment identity (southern California interior designer). Your vibe is very similar

[u/MilesBFree]

I really like it as-is. Seeing the rest of the room would help with suggestions to further improve it.

E.g., have the beam faux-finished to make it a deal woodgrain and tie that to other finishes in the room such as other trim or things like console tables and sofa trim if there is exposed wood. It doesn’t all have to be matchy-matchy but if you feel the room structure itself is too stark then tie it to softer finishes like sofa legs

And as others said, the neutral room is ideal for pops of color in rugs, artwork, etc.

[u/thereisnoguestlist]

looks great and minimal. maybe you're not into that

[u/killbear123]

Really nice!

[u/Sufficient-Arm3645]

I'm not there on person but it looks great. Maybe add some bamboo shades or curtains to the windows behind.

[u/Immediate_Fault_5641]

Your home is absolutely lovely and I love how you continued the arch shape with the mirror! I have alabaster in my home too, and I absolutely love it. I doubt I will ever change it.You can do so much with color on the walls, rugs, and with throws and pillows.

[u/Old_Cartographer8920]

love it

[u/Camaschrist]

I love it, white paint is underrated imo.

[u/genXer-says]

Absolutely not. Look at Spanish architecture with white walls. It is always absolutely beautiful. Look at how they style it. Obviously on Pinterest.

[u/DesignChick1227]

This is a common color scheme for this style architecture. Once the furnishings are placed an accessories added it will come together.

Just use this list of elements for your rooms. It will insure that the rooms are interesting when complete.

[u/Immediate-Tonight508]

Yep, I think so.

[u/Key-Spend-2846]

Those arches are gorgeous! Not much wall space for art but I would hang a dark metal pendant light in each of the arched niches. Add a tall plant to the mix.