INTERIOR ELEMENTS (furniture, decorative things, etc.), their style and colours may also play perfectly with the mantel in ice-white or do the opposite and take all attention away from the fireplace. Although white has been used as a popular colour for walls and ceilings in interior design for many years, it is now being seen in other areas of the home such as furniture, flooring and accessories. If you are considering using this colour in your interior, be sure to take into account the type of effect you want to achieve. White can create a sense of space and brightness in a room or it can be used to create a more subtle and calming atmosphere.