Is a white sofa a good idea? Designers think so – but there's one big caveat you need to know first

Is a white sofa a good idea? White L-shaped sofa against a white wall with abstract art

If you're a fan of a minimalist interior design scheme, you've likely asked the question: is a white sofa a good idea? These statement furniture pieces tap into the feeling we want in our homes right now: calm, soothing, elegant and classy. A white sofa can be a blank canvas, a way of experimenting with shape and texture while keeping things subtle.

But what about the practical side of things? The designers we spoke to for this piece told us that as far as living room ideas go, they still love a white sofa from an aesthetic point of view – but when it comes to families, pets or spill-prone friends, things get a little trickier.