Wednesday, February 23, 2011

White Doesn’t Have to Be Boring.

White2
Many people have an aversion to colour. I, on the other hand cannot imagine living with all white. However, these interiors have me considering the possibilities… I love that they showcase a plethora of ways to enliven white; the use of different materials, the presence of warm woods/different textures, pairing white with other colours, using bright accessories, etc.

White1
White
White3

White4
White7
White9





So, how is everyone? I have been a bit busy with matters related to the new house. It’s now in the stage where it’s being cleaned, so that means construction is officially done. Hopefully, we’ll be moving in very, very soon. Happy Wednesday everyone!

PS. My thoughts and prayers are with all New Zealanders and their loved ones.

{images- via, via, via, and via}
Share
Posted by Stacey at 4:34 AM
Labels: ,

41 comments :

  1. Will @ Bright.BazaarFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    White with tonal pops of colour is lovely! xo

    ReplyDelete
  2. this free birdFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    oh no it does not. i especially love the top pic, but several others totally caught my attention. i've had a white couch and predominantly white space for over 10 years. long live white! and washable slipcovers.

    xo,
    c

    ReplyDelete
  3. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    LOVELY FRIEND,

    Now YOU know how to showcase white. I LOVE WHITE BUT I need TEXTURE and a hint of other colors to make me feel good....and you hit it just perfectly. The other surrounding MUST be texturized and vary in style and size...these are PERFECT COMBINATIONS! Are you sure you weren't a famous home designer on another life? :)

    Magnificent, superb, and beautifully combined....oh, how you are inching your way to SPLENDOR in your own new home!!!! Have a fun day dearest! Anita

    ReplyDelete
  4. The enchanted homeFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I love the feeling you get when walking into an all white room...it gives you a peaceful and serene feeling as these pictures exemplify. But I think I would need a little color..I think, actually I know, I would get bored with all white. MAYBE for a beach house..having an all white room could be amazing but in general need a little color a little pop of something.

    ReplyDelete
  5. jeanette from everton terraceFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    In my last house, each and every room was painted a different color. I even had a black wall in my kitchen :) Not now, this house we painted all white and I love it, can't imagine ever going back to color. These rooms are heaven to me. Each and every one is perfect, could happily live in all of them :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. cabbageroseFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    white...love it...especially in the bathroom. oh, and how did you know i'm coveting curly lamb pillows? want them badly for my living room sofa (which is the only white piece of furniture i own)!

    ReplyDelete
  7. LinnFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    White is the most stylish color ever...

    And it makes everything look that much more put together, and fresh:)

    Great post,and photos girl...
    Have a great day

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Love white, my favorite choice for kitchens...and baths, and these are all amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Charlotta WardFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    The Swede I am, I love my white rooms. I will never tire of it and find them so soothing.

    Your parade is fantastic and I love so many of the pictures.

    Good luck with the cleaning and hope that you get to move in soon!

    Big hugs

    xx Charlotta

    ReplyDelete
  10. quintessenceFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Totally agree - white most certainly does not have to be boring. Beautiful examples here supporting your case

    ReplyDelete
  11. a little black cloud in a dressFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love all of these.. but esp the staircase in the "READ" picture. I've been obsessed with the style of homes in Israel lately, after seeing a House Hunters episode in Jerusalem, and they all seem to have a staircase like that. I hope you get to move in soon. I can't wait to see the new place all put together!

    ReplyDelete
  12. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    it is SO hard to pull off the WHOLE white look - but i LOVE LOVE LOVE it when it's done right like these one's! - i'm trying SO hard to do it in my livingroom - so far so good (i think)

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

    ReplyDelete
  13. Lisa GordonFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    White could not possibly be boring as you have so beautifully shown here Stacey!
    Light, open, airy, fresh. Everything wonderful!
    Have a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  14. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love all the hide rugs in some of these pictures!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Diana MieczanFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I really love white and the top photo is really amazing! Im in love with white brick walls:) Happy day, sweetie

    Ps: I’m hosting a stunning Ruche GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!February 23, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Oh, I love all white rooms although I don't think it would work in my house because of my tendency to spill things :) An all white bathroom might be just perfect though!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Blondie's JournalFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love all white, but it would soon fill up with colors from pieces I love. I think you are right, texture is the key. I love the exposed brick in the first image!

    Good luck with the last stages of your new home!

    XO,
    Jane

    ReplyDelete
  18. FASHIONISMYWAY by Cristina L February 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    HOW AMAZING!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. TinaFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Dear Stacey!
    First, glad to see you´re back!
    Second, thanks for the support:)! It´s already a struggle. All I can think of is sweets and my body and brain is going nuts about not getting any for the past 3 days...
    Third, all these crispy white beautiful homes. Makes med think of the upcoming spring!
    Happy new week!
    Ps. Looking foward to hear some updates on your house:)!
    Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Allison {Live Love Small}February 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    white is my favorite! gorgeous inspiration here in these photos!

    ReplyDelete
  21. paisleaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    i am loving that tub. it's so perfect and so pretty!!!

    where do you find all of these gorgeous pictures?!

    ♥ allister bee blog

    ReplyDelete
  22. Design ElementsFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    love white interiors! the 3rd image is amazing. hugs to you, Stacey!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Carol@TheDesignPagesFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I'm with you Stacey. I love the look but don't know if I could commit to it. I like the serene feeling you can pull of when it's well done and I especially love the white and mid tone wood together. That's super warm. Yay, for the house being completed!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Acquired ObjectsFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Totally agree with you Stacey, white can be stunning. But I could never go that direction because of our winters and I get sick of seeing white and it goes cold in NH. Congrats on the house cleaning you must be getting so excited to move in by now.

    ReplyDelete
  25. E. CharlotteFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Oh I love the white and green photo you showed. That works for me. I'm generally not into the white on white look. It's too stark and too hard to keep clean (especially if it involves carpet!) But I love mixing white with bold or bright colors. They really pop on a white back drop. :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Daydream LivingFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Hi Stacey! White is right up my alley, you know that, right? love picture nr. 2, only pastel green isn't my favourite but here it works. Thanks for the inpiration, I think I will going to use the one with the books in it, so thanks!
    Oh, and good luck with the move! If it becoming stressful, know that the number of boxes eventually will slink...or so I have been told...boxes are still filling my storage space... hugs! Maureen x

    ReplyDelete
  27. MarissaFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    That first room is my idea of heaven. It's just so warm for being all white!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)February 23, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Great post- the spaces are amazing. I love the pop of red in the room that spells READ on the wall! Great! I love white in a kitchen! It's my favorite! :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    What a great post! I guess it just goes to show that any color, including white, can be chic as long as you vary the textures and layer on the accessories!

    xoxo Elizabeth

    ReplyDelete
  30. LiveLikeYouFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    You definitely proved your point there!!! Beautiful dreamy interiors.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    GOOD EVENING PRECIOUS! THank you for coming by! Oh, do I know about barely making it around blogland; it seems like school has been taking the wind out of me lately!!! Enjoy your wonderful family tonight, dreaming of getting into that new house!!! Anita

    ReplyDelete
  32. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I can't imagine living in all white either but when executed right it's amazing isn't it? All gorgeous examples :)

    Hope you're having a great week, sweetie xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  33. Flotsam FriendsFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    No way. Well not your images that's for sure. I adore the bathroom and also the image with the red "read" sign. White is great as you can add any texture or colour with it. You always find the most amazing shots Stacey. And your house... How exciting. What a great start to the year. Yep, very, very sad the poor people of Christchurch. Feels really close. Our neighbour who is a Fireman has gone over to help. Really devastating. Pruxxx

    ReplyDelete
  34. Cornflakes and HoneyFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    I adore white but couldn't do it totally as I'm a teeny tiny bit messy! Great images :-)

    ReplyDelete
  35. kFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I love love love white. I wish I didn't have a brown dog that sheds, haha :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. Kelly Frances DunnFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    White is so right! It's so reflective and fresh :) I can only imagine the loveliness you are creating in your home. Can't wait to see all the style and flare! XO, Kelly

    ReplyDelete
  37. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.February 24, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I've never lived with all white and don't know if I ever will but I have learned this year through all the amazing designs I've seen on blogs that I sure could. These are some beautiful images. So excited about your house. Can't wait to see! XOXO Mona

    ReplyDelete
  38. mwaxterFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Great blog. I found you through enchanted home. I am a big user of white rooms. We have a small beach house and the entire house (all 2000 sq feet) is done in shades of white and creams, with a very small accent of pale mint green. It is so pretty and fresh. When I go there I feel transformed, the white has a very calming affect.

    ReplyDelete
  39. lisaroyFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    White is always my fave and these are such great examples! I love adding in textures and the warmth of wood to keep whites from feeling too sterile :)

    ReplyDelete
  40. K A T H L E E N February 25, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    these rooms look so refreshing and clean!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Fash BoulevardFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Love. Love. Love. Thanks so much for sharing. Your blogs my new fave.
    Please visit mine at www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

Your comments are like my daily dose of sunshine. They brighten my day:-).

Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )