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Friday, July 9, 2010
White Delight
Happy Friday everyone! Today I wanted to cover a topic that's opposite of what I usually post about. As I'm sure many of you may have figured out by now, I love color and think it can bring such joy and energy to a space! Just the other day I blogged about painting your ceiling anything but white...however, there is a time and place for a simple, quiet white interior. I think there are a few different factors that play into pulling off an all white palette successfully: the lighting of the space - especially if there are lots of windows to let in natural light, the architecture and the flooring. As much as I enjoy looking at all of these gorgeous photos, I'm not sure if I could actually live in such a "pure" color palette on a daily basis...maybe it would be better in my (pretend) vacation home on the beach, overlooking the gorgeous blue ocean? Yes, that's where I would design my home in an all white/neutral palette :) What about you? How do you feel about all white interiors?
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I am in love with each and every one of these images! Thanks for this great post. I will definitely be revisiting it in the future.
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You know I'm a huge colour fan too, Jules, but I have to say...these white spaces are a true delight. My fave is the 7th image of that dining room, which was a cover image for Elle Decoration earlier this year! xo
ReplyDeleteI loooooove White! Its so heavenly!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous spaces!
ReplyDeleteI love white , but I think it's s hard to pull off !!!
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I love all of your chosen images! I don't think I could live with an all white interior but its sooooooo restful on the eye.
ReplyDeleteI think the secret is lots of texture or to mix it with natural elements. Maybe one day....
Because I am such a huge color fan, I left our sitting room white - well, perhaps I cheated - its got the slightest touch of warm yellowish green that you can only see in the afternoon. It's bright and clean and relaxing in my otherwise sea of colors. Plus, I can add or change the accessory colors as the mood hits and the seasons change.
ReplyDeleteI love these clean, fresh looks! http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteoh these all make me SWOON! I looooove them!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous white inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe chandeliers in the bathrooms are such a fantastic idea! What a great juxtaposition...
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Carly
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I beg to differ. I think all white spaces look a little sterile and uninspired. I just enjoy color too much, and I don't think I could be happy or creative in an all white space. I think they look fresh for about 2 weeks, then everything shows up on it. I'm ready for this trend to pass!
ReplyDeletei like looking at them, but the thought of all white in my house with a dog that sheds and a 2 year old boy frightens me to the core. these are beautiful images!
ReplyDelete2nd pic is my fave x
ReplyDeleteThough my Swedish heart leaps at the sight of white interiors (it's in our DNA!:) I do love a little contrast in all the white glory. Too much white on white makes me feel lost. I need an anchor through texture, soft colour and raw materials. Some of the rooms in your gorgeous image parade here show that perfectly.
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I saw a white mirror chest that would go very nicely with a lot this decor at www.matthewizzo.com!.. Simplicity is definitely in!
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