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Thursday 5 January 2012

White

Clean, bright and fresh, soft shades of white create a gentle backdrop for contemporary country living. When the beginning of a new year is dark and dismal there is no better way to refresh a room or transform a tired piece of furniture. So it's out with the brushes for me! Here are a few of my inspirational favourites...
Above image: The White Company - divine bedlinen and interiors

Above image: The White Company - divine bedlinen and interiors
Above images: 1.John Lewis pretty beaded cushion 2.& 3. JJ Locations the perfect white house! 4.The White Company gorgeous white coat hangers
Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens
Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens
Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens
Above image: Neptune - exquisitely crafted furniture and bespoke kitchens
Above images: 1.Riviera Maison beautiful cupboard of weathered oak and white maple 2.& 4.Riviera Maison lovely crockery collection 3.The White Company gorgeous porcelain carafe 5.Summerill & Bishop chalky pestle and mortar
Above image: Slettvoll - divine white contemporary living
Above image: Slettvoll - divine white contemporary living
Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings (discovered via Modern Country Style blog)
Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings
Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings
Above image: Border Oak - gorgeous new oak framed homes and buildings
Above images: 1, 2 & 3 Slettvoll - divine contemporary living
Above image: Light Locations - photographic location agency


One of my all time favourite 'white' paints is a shade called 'Chalk' by Zoffany, not too cold, not too yellow, filled with light, it is pretty perfect in any setting! 





For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!
With warmest wishes
 

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52 comments:

  1. Tricia Rose Rough Linen5 January 2012 at 08:05

    I found something to love in just about every picture~ will I ever get over white? A first love.

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  2. Susan T5 January 2012 at 08:33

    Here you are darling, a New Year and freshness all round. My daughter has talked me into New Year Cleaning apparently the Japanese do it to herald in the New Year, a good idea really, something to brighten up the dull days. A paintbrush can't be far behind. The images are gorgeous. I especially like the oak framed house, svelte and lovely without being clinical.xxx Happy New Year.

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  3. THE BLACK BARN5 January 2012 at 08:40

    First I want to wish you a happy new year!

    This white blogpost I like very much!

    I have in my house also beautiful wooden oak beams.

    I have again enjoyed your post!

    Dear greeting,
    Miranda

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  4. Casa di Caro5 January 2012 at 09:02

    Happy New Year, and thank you for including my blog to The Paper Mulberry; I'm most grateful.

    The above photos made me smile, I loved every one of them. Especially my favourite, Slettvoll.

    Have a nice day and week, and I'm really looking forward to future posts from you.

    Kind regards
    Casa di Caro

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  5. Sarah @ Modern Country Style5 January 2012 at 09:58

    What a fantastic post! Isn't that Border Oak house heavenly? I am so in love with the colour scheme there. I think I could move right in today!!

    Thank you so much for the shout out - I really appreciate it! I've just tweeted this post - I am so taken with it all!!

    Happy New Year, my lovely!

    Sarahx

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  6. The enchanted home5 January 2012 at 11:00

    Beautifully presented Glenda..feels like a big gust of fresh linen scented air! Love it....

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  7. AweSomeLiving By Rosita de Jongh5 January 2012 at 11:12

    gelukkig nieuwjaar en wat een mooie foto's van heerlijke winterse sferen in huis ....lieve groet rosita

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  8. 15 January 2012 at 11:45

    Such a beautiful set of images. I love white at any time but it is especially relaxing after the visual overload of the holidays.

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  9. manon 215 January 2012 at 12:13

    Belle année Glenda,merci de nous enchanter avec ce partage.

    amicalement,

    manon

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  10. Jade5 January 2012 at 13:17

    What a wonderful post again - how i loooooooove all those beauty and freshness!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR, my dear friend!!!!!!!!

    With love, Jade

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  11. ANNE5 January 2012 at 13:22

    Oh sooooo gorgeous!!! Don't know what I like best...

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  12. Unknown5 January 2012 at 13:50

    Goregeous ideas
    Have a beautiful 2012
    xoxo
    Mari

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  13. julie - eab designs5 January 2012 at 13:56

    Beautiful images - all so inspiring! I wish The White Company and Summer Hill & Bishop had a US location. I would be their favorite customer.

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  14. Greet Lefèvre5 January 2012 at 14:01

    Glenda,I do hope you started this year in a perfect way!
    I was so pleased to see you had posted today!!
    Beautiful! And thank you for sharing the address of the boordoak company! What a beautiful homes and outbuildings! Very inspirational!
    xx
    Greet

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  15. designchic5 January 2012 at 15:00

    I always love a crisp, white color palette, but especially after Christmas when I'm wanting clean,simple spaces...gorgeous images!!

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  16. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage5 January 2012 at 15:28

    What gorgeous country modern interiors these are! So beautifully liberating. These rooms would make you feel ready for anything. Happy New Year, Glenda!

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  17. Leslie5 January 2012 at 15:43

    I never tire of the white color palette - so fresh and clean. Beautiful post!

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  18. Divina Chita Brasil5 January 2012 at 15:43

    Happy New Year! I love white! Beautiful images!!!

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  19. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass5 January 2012 at 16:16

    I love every one of these rooms, especially the bedroom and the kitchen. beautiful.
    Have a nice day.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  20. ChiPPy-SHaBBy5 January 2012 at 17:56

    LoVe that B*E*D!*!*! ~ Ready to hop in!!!
    Jeanine Burkhardt

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  21. Sharon Lee Johnson5 January 2012 at 18:02

    This white is so fresh, but warm at the same time. I think its the mix with wood that gives it such an inviting feeling. I love the linen covered headboard! Beautiful post as always. x Sharon

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  22. Mayflower5 January 2012 at 18:40

    Happy New Year Glenda and thanks for this wonderful inspiration.
    Warm wishes, Mea

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  23. Seawashed5 January 2012 at 18:45

    I have missed coming to your blog! I must now catch up. You know how much I love all this white. ox

    I also love the new look of your blog and your monogram header. How do you get your photos to appear so large? I just love it. I want my photos in my posts to be larger but I haven't taken the time to research and learn yet. Happiness in the new year to you Glenda.

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  24. Unknown5 January 2012 at 18:48

    Buon Anno Glenda What a lovely and ethereal post . I just want to sit and relax in any of those elegant rooms Thankyou - lovely to see you again Fay xxx

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  25. Anonymous5 January 2012 at 19:12

    I'm a big fan of the creamy whites. When visiting Leeds several years, I had the opportunity to visit The White Company and j'adored it! I brought back several lovely items from there.

    All of your images are inspiring and exactly what I love to see in decorating. Simple, classic, warm and inviting.

    Happy New Year!

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  26. Kathy5 January 2012 at 19:44

    Happy New Year Glenda. Love all of these images. Will be coming across the pond at the end of January, first stops John Lewis and The White Co. (better bring an extra suitcase!) and no trip home is complete without some window shopping at Mulberry :-).

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  27. SLR5 January 2012 at 20:58

    i do so enjoy color, but all white and rustic woodwork are something i could get used to for sure! great inspiration photos!!

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  28. Anonymous5 January 2012 at 22:00

    gorgeous post Glenda, I think I may have to show it to my son tomorrow when he wakes up ;-)

    Happy New Year!

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  29. Heather Robinson5 January 2012 at 23:00

    I don't know what it is about your posts, perhaps because you are a true professional but for each one I sigh and get all gooey and think THIS is what I want for my home right this very second. I hope that you can bottle that and sell it!
    Wishing you just enormous happiness and health for the upcoming year!

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  30. karen - Simply Inspired5 January 2012 at 23:40

    clean, white and fresh... i feel like i have just stepped into a pool of light visiting here... thank you.

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  31. Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop6 January 2012 at 00:23

    LOVE this post....LOVE your blog!! So happy I found you!

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  32. Kathy6 January 2012 at 01:47

    Happy New Year Glenda, these images are all so beautiful and perfect for the start of a New Year. I will soon be home for a visit and first stop is always John Lewis and The White Co. (better bring a spare suitcase with me) :-)

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  33. Anonymous6 January 2012 at 11:10

    I found something inspiring and stunning in each pic. Absolutely beautiful. thank you for sharing honey. xxx

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  34. flowers on my table6 January 2012 at 11:39

    A lovely breath of fresh air for the New Year Glenda. I am mad for the Slettvol pictures especially. I notice that all the rooms are warmed up by wood or shades of brown and beige.Love Linda x

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  35. Notes From ABroad6 January 2012 at 14:57

    My "decorating" files for my Next Home are just crammed full of photos from your blog.
    Today is no exception, I love every one of these images ! besos, C

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  36. Robynne's Nest6 January 2012 at 16:14

    Hey Glenda, I think this post is 'allwhite'! Robx

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  37. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel6 January 2012 at 17:46

    Thank you all so, so much for such wonderful messages! Happy New Year and apologies for not replying sooner, I hope to catch up with your fabulous blogs over the weekend! Oh and Kerrie I will put a 'how to' re the large images here in the visitors book over the next few days as well as popping across to your divine blog! Warmest New Year wishes from an old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxx

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  38. summersoul7 January 2012 at 02:52

    White simply makes me happy in any form. Thank you for the stunning images and constant inspiration Glenda. Best to you in 2012.

    xo

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  39. helen tilston7 January 2012 at 18:14

    Hello dear Glenda

    A very Happy New Year. Your post today is so refreshing and I love the bedroom image and the bespoke kitchens. I love the mood you create in your blog, it enchants.

    Helen xx

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  40. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.7 January 2012 at 22:47

    Glenda, A completely awesome post as usual. I love the use of lamps and chandeliers with shades in the kitchens...and the multi-use eating/living area in the one kitchen is completely fabulous. A big hug to you. XO, Mona

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  41. Sylvia8 January 2012 at 06:58

    Inspiring images and wonderful decorating ideas . I couldn't agree more- white is such a refreshing and calming at the same time color , my favorite !
    I love the sophistication of your blog and I am following ...
    Enjoy a bright and peaceful year !

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  42. Passione Helena8 January 2012 at 10:45

    Oh, what a beautiful pictures you show, Glenda
    Thanks for this nice post, I enjoyed it

    The very best wishes for 2012!

    Enjoy your day!
    Helena x

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  43. Anonymous8 January 2012 at 19:11

    C'est superbe!
    Ces photos sont magnifiques, j'adore!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Have a good evening!

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  44. Virginia Country House9 January 2012 at 19:46

    So refreshing after the color and gilt of Christmas decorations. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  45. Karena11 January 2012 at 13:15

    Glenda every single image is gorgeous!! That bedroom at the first though; well I would love to just transport it to my home!!

    All the Best!
    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  46. Decor de Provence12 January 2012 at 05:15

    Glenda! These images are beautiful, perfect for this time of year - and those fireplaces are so inviting! You are such a talent!

    Best wishes,
    Desiree

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  47. miss b12 January 2012 at 15:05

    These are gorgeous pictures - I especially like the kitchen. The White Company is one of my favourite shops - I rarely leave without buying something!
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  48. quintessence15 January 2012 at 06:29

    So beautiful. Such lovely whites - all clean and fresh yet warm and livable!

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  49. Rozmeen16 January 2012 at 09:32

    Hi Glenda,

    How are you?
    I had an interview in this dutch Interior magazine Ariadne at home with pictures of our home. I mentioned your blog as one of my favourite blogs. Hope thats oke with you. It will be published in March.
    I am sure a lot of dutch readers will love it and you will get lots of more dutch followers. Your blog is so beautiful!!

    xoxo Rozmeen

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  50. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel16 January 2012 at 17:27

    I really don't know how to thank you for such lovely comments and compliments!!!!!! So, so kind and so appreciated. Warmest of wishes from an old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxx

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  51. Connys Cottage25 January 2012 at 16:09

    I love the styl.Its soooo gorgeous.

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  52. merry9 February 2012 at 18:43

    Glenda - thank you so very much for mentioning my Border Oak cottage in your beautiful blog. I have been unwell and am so behind with everything - hence not thanking your before now. But I am very grateful (and very flattered!) that you introduced us to your lovely readers. Thank you, thank you xx

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