A bit of all-white 11 ways to weave white decor into your home
By Sam Wylie-Harris, PA
WHAT’S NEW?
It’s a timeless summer staple, which can brighten up the blandest of spaces – no wonder our love affair with white furnishings shows no sign of waning.
“The perfect simplicity of white is not to be underestimated, its versatility can warm a cold space, brighten a dull one, or turn a lifeless interior into an enticing personal home,” says Chrissie Rucker OBE, founder of The White Company.
“A white scheme is brilliant for bringing a sense lightness and serenity to a space.”
When decorating with white, Rucker’s advice is to pile on the texture and to use natural elements, which connect us back to nature.
“A super-soft rug underfoot, or a diaphanous drape at a window can truly transform a room,” she says. “Add in weathered wood, slubby linen or marbled slate to add interest.” For walls, opt for warm whites rather than cold, bluey-white tones. “Ivory, alabaster, chalk and many other soft whites are on the market. I love its almost spa-like quality, which in our hectic world is lovely to come home to,” Rucker adds. Wil Law, home stylist at John Lewis & Partners, says: “Decorating with soothing pale shades is incredibly versatile and can work brilliantly in busy, contemporary homes.
“Pair neutral tones with natural materials such as rattan and jute, for a relaxed and easy interiors scheme.”
Bramshill, Hampshire Guide: offers in excess of £1,600,000
A charming character home on the rural fringes of Eversley, Hampshire. Set in a plot of approximately three quarters of an acre, the property has a beautifully landscaped rear garden backing on to woodland and a private country estate beyond. Believed to be over 300 years old and extended by the current owners, there are now four reception rooms on the ground floor including a large sitting room and family kitchen/dining room.The property benefits from a charming detached annexe with a history of rental income. EPC E (54) - Telephone 01252 842100
• Grounds c. ¾ Of An Acre • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Detached Home Office •
www.mccarthyholden.co.uk
34 | mccarthyholden.co.uk
mccarthyholden.co.uk | 35
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online