4 white interior spaces that recently caught my eye...and why

I've always been drawn to white rooms but don't think I'd ever be brave enough to live in one.   Perhaps I like the stark contrast between the white and dark objects or the clean airy feeling these rooms evoke.  Whatever the case may be, these are rooms that recently caught me eye.

I tend to bookmark or favorite a lot of things I find on the internet and forget what I was thinking when I do so.  I thought I'd gather these rooms together and point out just what I like about each one.  It's just my opinion.  Let me know what you think about these rooms.  Do they work for you?  What do you like or hate? 

I love the mixed of antique and modern in this room.  It makes the table relevant in an otherwise modern space. [source]

I'm not a fan of this tub here but I do love the sink: built-in and over sized basins, strong edges, and honed marble.  The edges are very striking and are a nice contrast to the rounded tub.  I also love the over sized mirror and it's wooden frame. There is just enough wood to give warmth to this room. [source]

 

I'd never be brave enough to paint my wood floors at all, let alone white.  However, I've always admired the effect.  I love the contrast of black in this room.  It's appears only in small details: frames, lamp, chair.  I also think that adding a touch of gray rather than black or another color under the table, adds interest without being harsh.  And, I have a thing about tripod lamps.  That this one has a wood base is perfect for this room. [source]

I love, LOVE, the chest of drawers in this room.  If the walls were painted any other color than white, it wouldn't stand out as much and make the same statement.  In this room, if the floors were painted white it would be too much.  The balance between it all works quite nicely. [source]

Another grand closet and shoe display

 photo and closet design by Robert Couturier
[source - Miss Gracious Living]

This week I seem to be drooling over finding a lot of beautiful storage ideas.  I'm putting my findings on the blog to share with you and also to file away for when I have my dream closet/dressing room (think big and big things will come is my philosophy).

While I'm not the pink and white chandelier kinda gal, this closet has several things I'd like to note:  a cool chaise with storage drawers (yes, storage drawers), a display cabinet for shoes, and statement lighting.  Oh, and the fresh flowers!  My closet needs fresh flowers (okay, now I'm being a tad sarcastic).

If you didn't have a chance to check out my earlier post today, please do.  I found some great inspiration photos for easy wall decor.

Give yourself a different perspective of your home - through the eye of a camera

Have you ever caught a glimpse of a room in your house through the reflection in a mirror? Did this perspective feel new to you? Seeing your house in a mirror or through the eye of a camera can give you insight on your home's decor....or lack thereof.

Earlier this summer, I thought I'd take some pictures of different items/rooms in our house for this purpose. Inspired by other bloggers, I also wanted to see if I could make our super cheap, hand-me-down thrift store pieces (some moved multiple times since....college) look decent through the camera lens. Surprisingly, it actually made me feel a bit better about what I have.

Here's a glimpse of our dining room. Our current style is pretty eclectic. While I lean toward modern or contemporary (i.e., this modern house), my pocketbook steers me otherwise. So, over the years I've purchased based on money and what I could find. We do have a few pieces that we've splurged on, but overall we've simply made our stuff work together...for us.

Give it a try. Go through your house and take some shots. I bet you'll be surprised. Be sure to share your discoveries with me! I'd love to see them.

For more detailed pictures (with notes), visit my Flickr set "our home" here. I'll be featuring some other rooms/perspectives in coming weeks. If you like this feature, stay tuned.