Thank you for your prayers…I’m sharing a personal update at the end of this post and told you things are hard here. Painting anything white never fails to bring me pleasure, never gets old, and always reminds me of the power of transformation, the power of white in any season. So let’s celebrate my favorite color (don’t you dare claim it’s not a color…it contains ALL of the colors, doncha know!). We will blissfully explore and immerse ourselves in Calm White Country Interiors: How to Emulate the Look. (Many spaces are French inspired, others coastal or rustic in style, and most? A lovely mix.)
![Pamela Pierce's Houston living room with arched windows, rustic shutters, and French limestone antique fireplace (Chateau Domingue). #rusticelegance #livingrooms #rusticFrenchinteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pamela-pierce-white-modern-french-living-room-milieu-miguel-flores-vianna-rustic-elegance.jpg)
Calm White Country Interiors: 50 Lovelies & How to Emulate the Look!!
Timeless & Tranquil White: Pamela Pierce
She is just the queen of white if you ask me and has essentially written the book on white done right. (In fact, if you plan to write that book in 2022, Pam, I’m volunteering to pen the forward. Hahaha.)
![Breathtaking white modern French breakfast dining area with shelves, farm table, and modern chairs - interior design by Pamela Pierce. #pamelapierce #modernfrench #allwhitedecor #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pamela-pierce-white-dining-shelves-farm-table-milieu-miguel-flores.jpg)
To pay reverence, to connect and recognize the magnificence lying in the subtle realm of tones, well this takes a depth of design wisdom.
![Stunning and grand white exterior of the Italianate home of Pamela Pierce in Houston. #pamelapierce #whitehouses #houseexteriors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pamela-pierce-white-italianate-house-exterior-mollysolichdesign.jpg)
The lens is everything, and Ms. Pierce’s has a purity you can sense in the work and the wondrous whites she chooses.
Serene, Subdued & Scandi Inspired
Tracie of My Petite Maison honors white in her humble Swedish immigrant’s cottage in the Midwest and creates ethereal moments you simply want to linger in.
![White decor, Swedish Mora clock, lace curtain panel, and vintage painted table add up to French Nordic charm in a white country interior from My Petite Maison.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/my-petite-maison-white-mora-clock.jpg)
As a lover of neutrals, I am not opposed to colorfully vibrant interiors and skin and landscapes and language.
![Michele of Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/hello-lovely-studio-michele-white-jacket.jpg)
Yet I find myself emotionally drawn to white’s pause.
![All white Swedish and French decor in a cottage with sheer lace curtains and velvet settee - My Petite Maison.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/french-nordic-all-white-cottage-living-room-settee-lace-sheer-curtains-antiques-mypetitemaison.jpg)
To its restful qualities. And to its quietude. For me, it is suggestive of an infinite source of grace an unfettered, un-manifested, unspoiled field of possibility and hope.
White Country French Rustic Elegance
White paint can erase busy-ness and distracting details like nothing else. It is a powerful tool for bringing forward what you wish to bring forward, for recessing what is best recessed.
![Rustic White French Farmhouse style vignette with Belgian crate, ironstone, and hydrangea upon a wood table. Dreamy Whites Atelier. #frenchfarmhouse #rusticdecor #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/00001-dreamy-whites-atelier-belgian-crate.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: Pair blissful whites with pale wood tones for subtle, pleasing, low contrast.
French Farmhouse Inspired Dreamy Whites Kitchen
Neutral stone and white marble (such as carrara) harmonize with nature cooperatively. For me personally, there is a timelessness about such materials.
![White French farmhouse kitchen with marble countertops and French range - Dreamy Whites Atelier. #whiteFrenchfarmhouse #frenchkitchens #rusticelegance](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/rustic-white-kitchen-dreamy-whites-atelier-elegant-marble.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: Avoid matching your whites. Rather, MIX them. Ecru and bright snowy white can be best friends!
My Modern French Country White Breakfast Nook
It took a dozen white paint samples to arrive at Benjamin Moore White OC-150 for our home. Everything took on a yellow cast from the quality of sunlight and our unique exposure on a tree-heavy lot. It pays to take your time when you intend to use white liberally. It can help to look at images online or in magazines, but let your own eye decide which color sets your spirit at ease.
![Serene tranquil white kitchen breakfast nook with farm table and window seat - Hello Lovely Studio. #whitecountrykitchen #whiteinteriors #countrykitchen #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/00036-white-serene-classic-kitchen-by-hello-lovely.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: To elevate interest to an all-white scheme, contrast textures. Polished surfaces with distressed wood, for example. Opposites can truly be attractive.
Natural Wood Shelves With White
Look to nature to understand more deeply your emotional response to color combinations with white. For me, the wood shelves with white below bring to mind snowy trees or a tall branch against a winter white sky.
![Open farmhouse style rustic wood shelves and white subway tile in a kitchen - Finding Lovely.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/White-and-Grey-Elegant-Farmhouse-Kitchen-Finding-Lovely-Open-Shelving.jpg)
Whites Mix in a Board & Batten Bedroom
In our bedroom in Arizona, I simply brought together shades of white. Valspar Salute on the walls has green undertones. Shiny white porcelain on a lamp contrasts with nubby white linen, greyed-white quilting, alabaster lace, and ecru embroidery.
![Union Jack pillow and white bedding in a serene bedroom by Hello Lovely. Come see white country interiors with a calm, airy, unfussy vibe.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hello-lovely-studio-arizona-master-034.jpg)
White French Farmhouse Romance
Brit Jones used duck egg blue with her whites so beautifully. Sherwin Williams Alabaster walls feel creamy and comforting.
![French country farmhouse pale blue and white bedroom with Duck Egg blue barn door. Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design. #bedroompaintcolors #sherwinwilliamsalabaster #frenchcountrydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Rustic-French-farmhouse-bedroom-with-light-blue-barn-door.jpg)
Cottage Style White Interiors
White can be used boldly, but I like it best when it whispers. Our reclaimed wood planked wall in the bedroom is a lovely subdued creamy tone with a surprising amount of variation. (It may be hard to glimpse it in photos.) If you’re a fan of rustic wood texture, then you probably understand how much interest it lends to white.
![My serene white French country bedroom with Stikwood accent wall, cottage style wood furniture, Paris gate lamps (RH) and white oak flooring - Hello Lovely Studio. Come see photos of gorgeous white country interiors!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/bedroom.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: The beauty of all white bedding is how easy it is to introduce seasonal accent colors. Vary the throw at the end of the bed along with throw pillows.
![Fall Bedroom: 5 Layers](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/5-FALL-BEDROOM-LAID-BACK-LUXE-LAYERS-BANNER-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Spanish Cottage With Rustic Warm White Interiors
Warm whites can be magical in a cottage with low ceilings that could otherwise feel oppressive.
![French country cottage style in an entry and dining room with light pink and green accents - El Mueble. Come get ideas and inspiration from these white country interiors!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/french-country-christmas-cottage-white-house-tour-rustic-romantic-entry-dining-room.jpg)
Modern French White Elegance in Houston
There’s a graciousness to white. It is quite happy to not be the center of attention; to allow other elements to be amplified.
![Modern French country style in a white living room and dining room with rustic wood accents and antiques. Come see more white country interiors and score tips for stealing the look.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Berthea-Houston-Home-19.jpg)
Rustic French Farmhouse Whites & Shiplap
White can surely be a room’s mood lifter. Just imagine this shiplap (which appears to be original) in its “natural” state of brown. The simple change to white opens up a fresh landscape of potential.
![White French farmhouse style interior by Dreamy Whites with rustic farm table and chairs. Come see more ideas from these white country interiors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/rustic-white-linens-dreamy-whites-atelier.jpg)
Romantic White Bedroom With Weathered Finishes
Critics of white say it is just too cold. And it can read sterile when it is not used thoughtfully. So be mindful of your intentions for the room from the start. What materials will make you want to stay in the space? In the bedroom below, the tufted velvet (well, I’m imagining it is velvet and can’t be sure) seems even more beautiful and important because of the white wall.
![Beautiful all white French country bedroom with tufted velvet headboard and warm wood floors. See more elegant white country interiors in this story!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Berthea-Houston-Home-18.jpg)
White on White Kitchen
You’ll always be told it is risky to go for a white on white or all-white decor scheme. Yet it’s YOU who is granted the final word. Isn’t that a lovely prospect? You can listen to all the design rules. Read all the data about resale. Be informed about trends. And then choose what feels right for YOU. (For crying out loud, you can change or add colors if ever it comes time to sell).
![Farrow and Ball's Wimborne White paint is magical on these Shaker kitchen cabinets by bespoke furniture maker deVOL in this white country kitchen.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/deVOL-Shaker-kitchen-farrow-ball-wimborne-white.jpeg)
Tone on Tone Country White Bedroom
Neutral colors and white in particular have a gentle quality you simply can’t argue with. I have never been in a red or purple room that felt gentle. So if you want your room to offer a lively energy and be suggestive of power or strength, white is probably not for you.
![Charming and rustic white Scandi bedroom with iron vintage bed and country wood night table - My Petite Maison.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/french-nordic-all-white-cottage-bedroom-swedish-antiques-mypetitemaison.jpg)
Shades of White in a Dining Room
Because white is so agreeable, it gets lumped into a category of “safe.” I’ll always disagree. I think white has a vulnerability that is honorable and brave. And in the world I call home, vulnerability still demands courage. It can be dangerous to reveal it. Yeah, there I’ve said it. White is dangerous.
![Rustic wood farmhouse dining table and rattan chairs add charming texture to a country French home in Houston. Find more airy, light, white, and bright country rooms to inspire in this post!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Berthea-Houston-Home-20.jpg)
Laid Back Dining Loveliness
Another criticism I see everywhere about white interiors is that they are uptight and fussy. I’m a broken record, but sure this happens when any color is used un-mindfully. If you love white, you can use it in unfussy, effortless, comforting, lovely ways that will not remind anyone of a museum, morgue, hospital room, or padded cell. (Can you tell I have had a few discussions about white with less-sensitive types who over-generalize?)
![Farrow & Ball Wimborne White paint color on walls in a beautiful dining room in Ireland by Homestead. Score ideas and inspiration for white country interiors in this beautiful post.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/farrow-ball-wimborne-white-home-stead.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: Wood trim need not be painted white when you’re keeping it calm…try a light putty or grey.
Playfully & Boldly Unfussy With White
White is willing to be your canvas and not judge you for what you throw at it. Be edgy. Or be spare.
![Modern Soho Loft Largesse by Timothy Haynes & Kevin Roberts in NEW YORK INTERIORS by Simon Upton. #newyorklofts #modernloft #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/003-new-york-interiors-simon-upton-modern-loft-white-sofa-p129.jpg)
Be whimsical or serious. White’s got you.
![A white fireplace with black stone and country decor in a lovely interior by City Farmhouse.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/city-farmhouse-Home-of-Andrea-Ryan-Geibel-Tennessee.jpg)
Clean White Order & Dignity
If this isn’t a lesson in the power of paint and the enchantment of white to bring order and dignity, I’m not sure what is. White unites disparate things and holds them as a unifying force.
![Rustic white stable with horse, French bulldog, and Dreamy Whites style! #whitefarmhouse #frenchfarmhouse #stables](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/rustic-white-deconstructed-sofa-stable-horse-dog-dreamy-whites-atelier.jpg)
Mottled White Vintage Kitchen Sink
White doesn’t need to be pristine or perfect to be fabulous. It doesn’t need to shout or have an enviable number of followers on TikTok. White can be humble and strong simultaneously.
![Rustic and vintage style are mellowed with white paint, a soft skirt at the sink, and edgy barn style sconces flanking the window. Design by Leanne Ford and photo by Reid Rolls for HGTV Restored by the Fords. #rustickitchen #vintagestyle #leanneford #restoredbythefords](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/leanne-ford-kitchen-reid-rolls.jpg)
White Whispers With Bold Accents in a Country Bedroom
Remember those sexist-yet-memorable Love’s Babysoft commercials from the 70s where the message was ‘soft’ll get ’em every time?’ White can be soft. Yet soft is white’s secret weapon.
![Beautiful white English cottage bedroom painted Farrow & Ball Shaded White - Design by Homestead. #farrowandball #shadedwhite #bedroom #cottagestyle #englishcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/homestad-bedroom-with-farrow-and-ball-whites.jpg)
Bold colors get to feel all puffed up and important while white is quietly holding all that s#&% together.
Swedish Style and Antiques
People who live where darkness prevails have a profound understanding of color, mood, and well-being so we can trust them.
![French antiques mingle with Scandi style in an all white country cottage by My Petite Maison.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/french-nordic-all-white-cottage-ironstone-cabinet-swedish-antiques-mypetitemaison.jpg)
White Rustic Country French Cottage Style
Interior designer Jennifer of The French Nest Co. honors white in her own home, and her interiors spring to life in winter with fresh greenery.
![French Christmas decorating ideas from an amazing house tour of country French design from The French Nest Co. #christmasdecor #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #frenchchristmas #whitedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/001-hello-lovely-studio-the-french-nest-co-interior-design-000.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: Don’t underestimate the power of chippy white painted urns and accent tables. How generous of country decor to let us quickly and lazily slap on white pigment and then reward us for years.
White Painted Country Floors
Yellow and white check hardwood floors in Storybook Cottage (Leiper’s Fork, TN) charmed us on a vacation here.
![Farmhouse chic living room with vintage treasures, bold yellow painted poplar wood flooring, linen upholstery, and design by City Farmhouse for Storybook Cottage in Leiper's Fork, TN - Hello Lovely Studio. #farmhousestyle #livingroom #cityfarmhouse #storybookcottage](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/storybook-cottage-leipers-fork-franklin-hello-lovley-studio-living-room-21.jpg)
Bold though they be, the white furnishings kept everything feeling calm and even chic.
![Farmhouse charm and vintage style in a charming entry with white paneling and bold yellow painted poplar floors greeting you at Storybook Cottage in Leiper's Fork near Franklin, TN. The interiors designed by Kim Leggett of City Farmhouse inspire! #farmhousedecor #storybookcottage #entry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/storybook-cottage-leipers-fork-franklin-hello-lovley-studio-living-room-19.jpg)
Serene and Ethereal Interiors
If it is a billowy tranquility you’re after, white can be your best friend to achieve a serene look.
![Soft, serene, white Nordic French decor and antiques in a Swedish cottage with an all white decor scheme by My Petite Maison. #swedish #scandinavian #antiques #interiordesign #nordicFrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/my-petite-maison-nordic-french-bedroom-white-decor.jpg)
When you gather your favorite country finds, your favorite objects to look at, they will somehow just work.
![French Nordic decor by My Petite Maison includes a white bistro chair, white roses, and vintage postcard. #frenchnordic #frenchcountry #whitedecor #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/my-petite-maison-nordic-French-chair-and-roses.jpg)
Chippy Painted Vintage Doors
A grey, not white wall in this bedroom, but a reminder that chippy white doors can add architectural interest and also bounce light around.
![Serene and peaceful, this cottage bedroom with farmhouse style and vintage furniture at Storybook Cottage (Leiper's Fork, TN) was designed by Kim Leggett of City Farmhouse. #farmhousestyle #storybookcottage #cityfarmhouse #bedroom #farmhousebedroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/storybook-cottage-leipers-fork-franklin-hello-lovley-studio-bedroom-4.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: Old doors can become mirrors with a simple swap out.
Atlanta Bartlett’s Way With White Rooms
White sometimes likes to play a starring role…
![White plays a starring role in this rustic English cottage kitchen with rustic vintage farm table and industrial accents. See more interiors with calm white in this inspiring post!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-11.jpg)
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![White on white decor in a country cottage living room with unfussy furniture and a wood burning stove placed inside an old fireplace. The Beach Studios.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-01.jpg)
Belgian Linen and White
Well they’re a match made in heaven if you ask me.
![Serene and sunny white bedroom in Arizona with board and batten panel wall and sliding modern barn door. Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hello-lovely-studio-arizona-master-002c.jpg)
Rustic White Christmas
Making spirits bright with white is a modern approach to country style. And yet. There is chatter that white is sooooo five minutes ago. Which is no problem at all. Because white is an excellent choice for old fashioned, vintage style. Boom.
![White French farmhouse interior design with Christmas decor and rustic vintage charm from Dreamy Whites Atelier. #frenchfarmhouse #christmasdecorating #interiordesign #whitedecor #dreamywhites #whitefarmhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/french-farmhouse-christmas-dreamy-whites-atelier.jpg)
Unfussy European Inspired Breakfast Nook
If you expand your notion of white, you’ll discover all sorts of shades of it exist in nature. Bring those tones inside. Here, I painted a round dining table with Behr’s Garden Wall, a very Belgian-influenced stone shade.
![Serene Decor in our breakfast nook with Belgian linen slipcovered chairs, round dining table, and Couristan area rug - Hello Lovely Studio. #hellolovelystudio #breakfastnook #belgianlinen #slipcoveredchairs #cozykitchen #europeancountry #frenchcountrystyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/serene-kitchen-hello-lovely-studio-couristan-provincia-odette-beige-area-rug-belgian-linen-rh-slope-arm-chairs.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: One of the beauties of living with white is how easy it is to change things up for the season or when you’re bored. This is our breakfast nook with three looks.
![Serene tranquil white kitchen with farm sink, marble subway tile, Viatera Minuet quartz counters, white Shaker cabinets, and white oak flooring. Design and photo: Hello Lovely Studio. #kitchendesign #whitekitchen #minuet #whitequartz #benjaminmoorewhite](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/00025-white-serene-classic-kitchen-by-hello-lovely.jpg)
![Window seat with European inspired pillows and Belgian linen slipcovered dining chairs in a breakfast area of a French country kitchen - Hello Lovely Studio. #frenchcountry #kitchendesign #breakfastroom #belgianlinen #windowseat #serenedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/00020-european-country-french-hello-lovely-studio-breakfast-nook-window-seat-belgian-linen-chairs.jpg)
Inspiration From a White Coastal Cabin
This pale and interesting shabby chic “coastal cabin” as the owner calls it is such a charming example of a no-fuss vacation getaway and easy to love country style.
![Shabby Chic White Cottage Interior Design Inspiration from a beautiful home in East Sussex by The Beach Studios (Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote). #shabbychic #whitedecor #housetour #cottagestyle #interiordesign #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-02.jpg)
Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote renovated this 1930’s rustic cottage with a pleasingly light touch. LIGHT is actually key to the design’s success since natural light bathes rooms in bright light, and the light color palette is restrained and quiet as well.
![Shabby Chic White Cottage Interior Design Inspiration from a beautiful home in East Sussex by The Beach Studios (Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote). #shabbychic #whitedecor #housetour #cottagestyle #interiordesign #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-03.jpg)
Such effortless charm, and you get the feeling you could emulate the look without buying anything expensive.
![Shabby Chic White Cottage Interior Design Inspiration from a beautiful home in East Sussex by The Beach Studios (Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote). #shabbychic #whitedecor #housetour #cottagestyle #interiordesign #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-04.jpg)
A white painted door is somehow so much more friendly than a stained one.
![Shabby Chic White Cottage Interior Design Inspiration from a beautiful home in East Sussex by The Beach Studios (Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote). #shabbychic #whitedecor #housetour #cottagestyle #interiordesign #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-06.jpg)
Low contrast keeps everything feeling light and buoyant.
![Shabby Chic White Cottage Interior Design Inspiration from a beautiful home in East Sussex by The Beach Studios (Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote). #shabbychic #whitedecor #housetour #cottagestyle #interiordesign #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-07.jpg)
To get the look of this cabin, you’ll have to exercise a good deal of restraint: don’t bring too much in, and definitely don’t spend too much cash!
![Shabby Chic White Cottage Interior Design Inspiration from a beautiful home in East Sussex by The Beach Studios (Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote). #shabbychic #whitedecor #housetour #cottagestyle #interiordesign #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-11.jpg)
Simplicity, Calm, and Timeless Elegance
Antiques that aren’t fussy work such magic with white.
And fussy vintage pieces can be calmed with white paint.
![Country French Nordic Interior design, antiques, and all white decor in a lovely cottage by My Petite Maison. #frenchnordic #scandinavian #whitedecor #frenchcountry #cottagestyle #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/009-french-nordic-farmhouse-white-decor-my-petite-maison.jpg)
Even brand new spaces can feel timeless when white is done right.
![Romantic all white French country kitchen by French Nest Interior Design Co with farm sink flanked by sconces, linen curtain panels, and simple classic cabinetry. #frenchcountry #kitchens #frenchkitchens #kitchendesign #farmsink #romanticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/french-country-white-kitchen-french-nest-interior-design-co-farm-sink-curtains.jpg)
Because white is magical like that!
![Serene white French country and European inspired kitchen with window seat and Belgian linen accents. #hellolovelystudio #kitchendesign #serenedecor #kitchens #frenchcountry #frenchnordic #whitekitchens #romanticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/00017-european-country-french-hello-lovely-studio-kitchen-white-oak-hardwood.jpg)
We don’t give white enough credit for how it plays nice with both silver and gold tones.
![Traditional and elegant white farmhouse kitchen with grey and brass accents - The Fox Group. #kitchendesign #modernfarmhouse #traditionalstyle #classickitchens #thefoxgroup #beadboard #greykitchens](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/white-grey-modern-farmhouse-kitchen-the-fox-group-salazar-photo.jpg)
BRIGHT IDEA: If you’re after an effortless, less serious, imperfect look, play with the scale of design elements. To keep the look calm, use fewer objects and keep the color story quiet.
![Shabby Chic White Cottage Interior Design Inspiration from a beautiful home in East Sussex by The Beach Studios (Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote). #shabbychic #whitedecor #housetour #cottagestyle #interiordesign #rusticdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wynchelse-photo-shoot-location-south-east-14.jpg)
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Personal Reflections
I have felt comforted and uplifted by your prayers and comments. Thank you. Test results received last night reveal more info and sources of pathology. I’ll share more after speaking with my doctor. A minute ago, I described the mix of feelings to Amy, a muse and friend and prayer warrior:
I have these moments of clarity and courage where I write and share and ask for prayer. And then I feel the ache of vulnerability hangover (I mean there is enough heartache out there for others to bear – why bring more depressing news to them?) so it’s this weird sort of cycle. But I keep yielding to it rather than resisting because I know all of it can be re-cycled and used for higher purposes I may never understand…I really am going to be quite all right no matter what lies ahead. To feel that down deep in your bones is to be filthy rich in love and divine friendship with God. Let it be done to me. I must keep getting out of the way. For I only want to be permeable and not interrupt the flow which is always flowing.
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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What a feast for the eyes! As we are nearing the completion of a huge cosmetic reno of our new -to-us house, all your posts are so inspiring! I’ll have this post book marked along with several others of yours 🙂
These rooms show that tone on tone is certainly NOT boring at all 😀 Frankly like you, the light bright interiors just resonate with me and I feel I can breathe!
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Woohoo! Excited for you to wrap up this reno, and so happy to be a part of the journey, Connie. Peace to you this Sunday. 🙂
For my understanding …white isn’t white either in tone nor in style. Don’t like too much white in interior and I
prefer to mix it with old wood like shown in many pics above. But white in clothing …at any season. It’s
just a happy fresh “non”? color.
Dear Michel, hope your Thanksgiving was a lovely gathering of your three and next day you haven’t no stress with
the crazy Black Friday shopping. Have a calm and beautiful 1st Advent weekend. Hugs from yr Spanish follower.
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Thanksgiving was quiet and gentle and different but sacred – hoping you are having a relaxing weekend in Spain. No crazy Black Friday business here – more focused on creative projects at home and healing my body – a long road ahead, but we can do hard things. xox
Yes, you will do it!!! Michele have you ever heard about Ayurveda? I had many experiences in the last
decades and it always was a huge success.
Google, it’s amazing what natural products can do.
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Yes – thank you for reminding me. I have researched it and heeded some of the healing advice about regaining balance and enriching my diet. I love looking beyond Western medicine which often fails us. xox
I love scrolling through your posts Michele it’s truly eye candy for the creative’s soul. Thank you for reading my latest post and taking time to leave such a kind, meaty comment. So much to think about. I will read it many time, especially that last line before I respond. I feel like you understand.
Which is in itself all we can hope to be for each other. Thank you.
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Yes. Thank you for stopping here with kindness and beauty. Do you suppose that at times we can become just the right shade of hope another soul desperately needs in their colorless season of despair? I’d like to think so and the direction I hope internet communication takes as it mysteriously evolves.
I am not sure what is happening, but I will keep you in my prayers. White to me is purity. And if we are pure in spirit (or at least try the best we can), we are good.
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Thank you so much. I have an autoimmune disease and have been having more bad days than good. I shared a bit here: https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/2021/12/new-year-inspirational-quotes.html
Michele-
Loved your post and love the way you share your heart!
You are such an encouragement to everyone out here, but you are not alone! May you know God’s peace and His presence today. May His rod and His staff bring you comfort.
Paula
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Thank you for joining me for the reminder I am not alone. I need to hear that and I’m so thankful for your presence here. xox
Hi Michele,
You are such a brave, inspiring soul. I have been praying for you every day for years and I always will! You have an amazing gift and I thank you for sharing it, my friend. God bless you and heal you,
Holly
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Humbled and so blessed by your friendship and support, Holly. Thank you so much. Lord, hear our prayers. xox
I really enjoyed this post all about white. I decorate with a lot of white so I loved the inspiration. Most of all, I wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you while you’re going through your health challenges. I have many of my own so I can relate to new symptoms popping up and new meds and more uncertainties. Hang in there!
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Thank you, Kelly. Your words bless and encourage me because as you know, illness can keep us so isolated and prone to loneliness…especially when there is so much mystery. Thankfully, lots of test results are in so we are getting closer. I’ll be sharing soon and appreciate all the support and friendship here. Peace to you.
Continuing to pray dear one. ❤️🙏🏼❤️
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xox
I am putting you on my prayer list. it is a blessing to pray for others so do not fret about asking!
I just want to say that your love of white is something I also love. I also like the simplicity of your style. As I grow older, I find that I like neutral colors mixed with white the best. I own a french style china cabinet I painted in a creamy white color with some slight gold accents. I love it and cannot give it up even though I find myself turning more and more to clean and simple.
I am in the process of redecorating right now and want to emulate more of your design style. I was decorating in a English country style with lots of rich color and vintage objects. Everyone loved it but I found myself craving white and neutrals. I am getting a new white sofa for Christmas and I am looking forward to even more inspiration from your posts. Thank you so much for what you do. Your blog is my favorite.
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So happy and grateful to have you here – thanks for your prayers. Exciting to be getting a sofa! We’re renovating our bath right now, and I am thinking all white except for the vanity which I would like to sand down so it is scrubbed and natural wood. There’s just nothing so peaceful and serene as the right whites in a mix! Hope your week is off to a lovely start. 🙂