The Beauty of White

When I was younger I couldn't think of nothing worse that a 'white' room! It would remind me of hospital wards.  Today, I have a very different opinion.

It's actually quite difficult to get the 'white look' right. White shows up everything so I have found. You have to apply quite a few layers to get rid of the previous paint (if it was dark). But its the most calming of colours. When I walk into a room that is painted white I instantly feel calm and relaxed. It's like a blank canvas, a fresh start, a place where I can think up ideas's. People often say to me - what colour are you going to paint your room, your daughters room, kitchen etc and when I reply, white...they sort of look at me strangely.

There is so much depth to white, there are 100's of different tones of white. For our front room we chose an off white with warmer undertones as we knew that the bright white wooden floor would compliment it.  If I had gone for a brilliant white on the walls then yes it would have looked like one big white blob (for lack of better words).

It's important when using white in the house to choose different tones and to look at the light that the room naturally will receive.

I have just  finished painting my little girl's room in a chalky white paint. It is quite a small room but now it looks much bigger and fresher. I have painted her chimney breast in a very pale lilac which sets the tone of the room. I will be using pastel colours in her room to accessorize - I can't wait to show you.

But for now here are a few snaps of what Ayla's little room looks like so far...

Thanks for reading!