Let There Be White

There are two schools of decorators. Those who use color, and those who use neutrals and white. I have been to both schools.  Color has definitely become firmly established in the past five years. White walls, while still around, are not the reigning color.

Saying yes to white

About this time of year, the new year and all that, we humans crave change and rejuvenation. The dark side of winter makes us crave lightness. I always get twitchy, being a colorist, to completely shake things up and paint my rooms white.

Should I just add white walls?

I do have several pieces of white furniture: a couch, dining chairs, a settee, a bench in white patent, an assortment of accent tables and lamps, a credenza, rugs, dishes, kitchen cabinets, mirrors,  an ironstone collection... So how hard would it be just to continue with white walls?

White walls, white furnishings - Why not?

My Guest Picks at Houzz have a ton of lovely white furnishings you might add in the spirit of change and rejuvenation. Please take a look.

Let There Be White at Houzz

What about you? Making any sweeping changes in your home for the New Year?

Playing with texture adds so much to an all white room

Adding just the right amount of color in an all white kitchen

You don't have to use the exact shade of white for everything - mixing neutrals works beautifully

Be inconsistent - Use tones of whites and play with graphic prints

I love white floors

Mix materials - Stone, wood, metal, concrete, glass, for depth and texture in an all white room

Establish a base of white  - In this case the curtains, floors, and paint color

Amazing large white bathroom features a variety of proportions and scale

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