Inspiration in White: Oversize Chandeliers

There are so many incredible lighting alternatives for every different style of home. I have a board on Pinterest for lighting and I just love some of the new simple industrial lights that are available.....BUT my first love is, and always will be, crystal chandeliers. One of the first posts I ever did on my blog was about chandeliers and mirrors here..

The best way to do a crystal chandelier is oversize..and by this I mean a real statement in the room..not a little one over the dining room table. The effect one of these large chandeliers can have in a room is amazing! The reflection and sparkle it can bring is like nothing else...

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Simple Beauty: White Decor

 

The simplicity of this cabin is so appealing. I am always struck by how some people can keep the minimal in their home and make it look stunning. I always put more instead of less and have trouble editing my home because I love everything so much. When I am in a clients home it is easy as I am not so attached to each of the pieces...so I am determined to simplify and this home is my inspiration.

Clean lines, modern furniture, white on white....no fuss and each piece becomes a statement...love it but could I live in it? What about you?

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Artists Loft

I wish I had lived in a loft at one point in my life because I think decorating and living in a loft would have been so much fun. I have an idea that when my daughter leaves the nest my husband and I will have an adventure and move into one.....mmm, we will have to see. In the meantime, I will have to find a client that needs me to decorate a cool, industrial loft space.

This one in Atlanta is the home of an artist that combines her live/work space in a beautiful way. What I find really appealling about this space is that the shell is really raw but the furnishings are more refined so it makes a great combination!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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All White Beach Cottage in Sweden

This little beach cottage in Sweden is just adorable and sooo simple. I have shown a few beach homes before, here and here, that I love... but what is great is how each can feel so unique. It does not take a lot of money to make a home look great or to create that, bring sand in on your feet, feeling...the others are much more "decorated" with a richer feel but this little cottage could be in Maine or on Vancouver Island and be just perfect as well!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Swedish and French: The Perfect Pair

I always love the diverse styles of all of the houses I post on lookslikewhite but occasionally there are homes that I simply die for....and this would be one of them. These are houses I look at and my heart beats a little faster and that I could spend hours looking at. A couple of my other faves are here and here......

The reason I love this house is that it pulls together two of my favourite styles, Swedish with a mix of French Country. The rooms all look so warm and inviting...each piece of furniture is thoughtfully used and fits beautifully in the space. Then there is the mix of creams, whites and golden tones that looks so easy to pull together but only looks really wonderful when done with a practiced eye.

The photos are very artfully done by the wonderful photographer Enrique Menossi. You must visit his site to see the amazing work of this talented photographer!

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Inspiration in White: Painted Floors

I like the idea of painted floors. I reeeally like the idea of white painted floors. I have always said an all white home, floor to ceiling white, is superb.....I also think the idea of stenciling a floor can be beautiful in the right space. Doing the painting yourself does not look that tough but then I have never done it so I could be wrong. I have read about it on many DIY blogs and they are all very optimistic about doing it. Some of the rules of floor painting from Elle Decor are:

• scarify the surface with 150-grit sandpaper
• wash the floor with a powdered detergent cleaner to remove all dust and deposits 
• allow floor to dry completely (this may take a couple of days)
• apply a primer suitable for your paint type 
• allow primer to dry overnight
• lightly sand primer with 220-grit sandpaper 
• wipe floor clean with mineral spirits, using tack cloth or a rag
• apply the first, thin coat of paint with a natural-bristle brush (which creates a smooth finish, rather than with a roller, which creates a stippled finish)
• allow paint to dry 24 hours 
• apply two more thin coasts, allowing 24 hours between each

I like some of these painted floors but would I be brave enough to actually try it? I think so. What about you? 

1. Painted or whitewashed 

2. Painting a pattern or stencil

Here is just one of many resources for stenciling your floorshttp://www.royaldesignstudio.com/blogs/stencil-ideas/7210634-a-sweetly-stenciled-floor-at-sweet-south-cottage

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Shabby Bedrooms

Feeling a bit into some shabby looks the past couple of days and I have been seeing some really pretty bedrooms on Pinterest lately (Are you following me on Pinterest? I have some great Pins to share!) Some of these I have shown on Facebook but I can't resist putting them all together here...So pretty and so peaceful I could wake up in any of these rooms...Have a great weekend....

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Interiors: Vintage White

This home is full of vintage treasures and comfortable, shabby beauty...all the things we need in a super cozy home. The Pottery Barn chairs in the living room are perfect for relaxing in front of the fire. I love the mix of wood with the dining room table, chairs, bench as well as the beautiful bowl in the center....and of course the entry is a beauty! So well styled...

Photos: Björn Wallander (love this photographer. Take a look at his work! Stunning!)

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Summer House in White

This wonderful summer house has got so many fantastic details....First of all I love the veranda. It makes me think of my trips to Maine in the summer. Then there are the fun built in couches that also double as beds for guests, the built in desk, the sleek storage cupboards, the concrete counters in the kitchen and the wonderful bright yellow accents in the guest room. Not to mention the wonderful wooden beds...which I would have to paint white I am afraid...

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Dreamy Decor in the South of France

How could I not love this house? First of all it is situated in the town of Uzège in Saint-Quentin-la-Pottery. This just happens to be in the South of France and I love the south and I hope to spend most of my later years in any small village there. Secondly, this town is known for its many potters (thus the name) and I, if you are not aware, am a potter! ( I need to visit this village on my next trip!)

Of course there are other reasons to love this house mostly to do with the fantastic decor. The renovation of the home began with the new owners, a young couple with one small child at the time, hiring local workers to do the finishing. Unhappy with the quality of work they decided to dive in and do it themselves, becoming experts in plastering, decor and design. I think they did a great job and really like the use of stone throughout the home. I also find the lettering above the counter in the kitchen very sweet and gives it character and coziness. What do you like best in this home?

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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