While the hot days of summer continue one after the other, there are few colors that cool us off more than white. Even if a room is not decorated in white, a few slipcovers and a change in accessories can cool down any room -- especially when there are silvery mirrors and chandeliers. Add a touch of blush in the way of pillows or flowers, and your room is complete for a cool summer look!
Even if an area rug is dark, walls and upholstery in white say it's summer. Balmy green plants bring the outdoors inside suggesting shaded areas to sit.
Even if an area rug is dark, walls and upholstery in white say it's summer. Balmy green plants bring the outdoors inside suggesting shaded areas to sit.
Even the kitchen, where the stove and oven hum year 'round, appears much cooler when dressed in white. Imagine the opportunities that exist when it comes to changing the accent colors and accessories in an all white kitchen. Or perhaps all four seasons are represented all the time!
Jewel tones warm us up and pastel shades cool us off. Crisp white is elegant and timeless and, regardless of the time of year, cools us off like winter snow.
Be sure to visit Julia's Hooked on Fridays, Fifi's Fashionable Fridays, and Melissa's A Beautiful Life.
Credits: Southern Accents and Traditional Home.
Be sure to visit Julia's Hooked on Fridays, Fifi's Fashionable Fridays, and Melissa's A Beautiful Life.
Credits: Southern Accents and Traditional Home.
wow love that first pic and the mirrors!
Sarah
Posted by: abeachcottage | July 16, 2009 at 06:36 PM
White is very refreshing, but so not practical with 2 cats and a 5 year old. LOL!
I love that kitchen!
Posted by: Jenny | July 16, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! That top image, with decor by Gerrie Bremermann of New Orleans, is one of my all time favorite rooms. I recently stumbled upon a picture of the room from a different vantage point, and it was great to see a little more of the room! I wonder what magazine this was originally published in.
Posted by: Things That Inspire | July 16, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Lovely, lovely, lovely!! Those cabinets are awesome. :) I'm stopping by from Julia's party. :)
Posted by: Amanda @ Serenity Now | July 16, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Since rugs are my passion, I couldn't help but notice how stunning the dark colored rug looks against the white. Great image! Jane T.
Posted by: Atticmag | July 16, 2009 at 09:40 PM
These are all very elegant!!!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | July 16, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Ah, sweet post. Love the whites. In my mind's eye I always picture the most perfect buttery yellow and crisp white trim and accents. One day...when the kids have moved on to their own families...
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
Posted by: Becky K. | July 17, 2009 at 10:18 AM
The white is very cooling and elegant.
Jane
Posted by: Jane | July 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Love the kitchen!
Posted by: Lara Harris | July 18, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Nothing says summer holidays like a fresh coat of white on everything (and big tropical green banana leaves, nice touch)
Posted by: Pearl Maple | July 19, 2009 at 05:43 PM
WOW! The aspect of the home is quite appealing. What a peaceful mind when you stay in a place like this.
Deirdre G
Posted by: Real estate Philippines | January 31, 2010 at 07:38 PM