There are numerous different ways in which you can set up the look of the bedroom using the various pieces of furniture that go into the room
. Your room can be given a bright and airy feel by using white wardrobes or you can make it a darker, more cosy room by using darker furniture.
You dont necessarily have to paint a wardrobe with white paint for it to appear white. A pine wardrobe that has been finished with a clear lacquer will take on a light appearance. It wont exactly look as white as a painted finish but the lightness of the pine will certainly give the wardrobe an airy feel.
The usual way to create a white wardrobe is to paint it with a gloss enamel paint making the front shiny and rich. However there are other ways to create a striking appearance with the wardrobe, still finish up with a white cupboard. For example using a whitewash appearance the wardrobe will be protected, it will be white but the natural grain will still be apparent underneath. This creates a textured look while presenting a less formal appearance.
It is possible to buy a new wardrobe, paint it white and then set about distressing it so that it looks like an older antique wardrobe. Pine is a great material for achieving this look because it is a soft wood. Antique white wardrobes are some of the most attractive pieces of furniture you can find and speaks truly of the period that made it popular.