It’s almost October which means snowy weather is probably mere days away! BOO! I’m sharing visual treats, not tricks (and no sources for faux cobwebs for the porch…Lord, have mercy). Serene White Decor, Modern French & European Country Interiors delivers pillow-y, billowy, tranquil goodness. While we occasionally explore how to decorate with white in a rustic manner, today’s inspiration reflects a softer side. I wonder which images you’ll long to live inside?
![Stunning architecture and European country inspired design in a Malibu kitchen with white oak, limestone, and bespoke details - Giannetti Home. #kitchendesign #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #bespokekitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Giannetti_Sanders_Kitchen-patina-homes-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Serene White Decor Ideas, Nordic French & European Country Interiors
![Autumn fall quote by Lee Maynard on Hello Lovely. #fallquotes #autumnquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FALL-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-autumn-for-the-beauty-of-it-lee-maynard.jpg)
White Plaster Walls Requiring No Paint
For years I have wanted to try this idea inspired by the Giannettis at Patina Farm. A thin coat of plaster (Kal-kote) applied to drywall has the appearance of Old World style plaster walls.
![Patina Farm master bedroom. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-master-bedroom.jpg)
Warm Whites & Reclaimed Stone
What a room! Ruth Gay’s home is graced with the most exquisite reclaimed materials sourced in Europe and available through Chateau Domingue.
![Chateau Domingue Timeless European Elegance and French farmhouse style converge in this house tour of founder Ruth Gay's home on Hello Lovely. Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #livingroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-034.jpeg)
![Come tour this stunning French Château Near St-Rémy-de-Provence Now! #frenchcountry #gardens](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chateau-domingue-french-farmhouse-rustic-kitchen-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
![Funny tweets and humor quotes on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweets #funnyquotes #humorquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/funny-tweet-quote-tarrytown-green-background-guy-stole-antidepressants-happy-now-eddyelfenbein.jpg)
White Painted Nordic French Antiques & Vintage
I’m a huge admirer of how Tracie of My Petite Maison mixes whites with a light touch.
She decorates effortlessly and with restraint, and I think one of her secrets is rotating the decor. Because she has a shop, there is always this freedom to create fresh looks!
![All white interiors, antique demilune table, and white painted hardwood flooring in a cottage (with Great White Pyrenees dozing!) by My Petite Maison.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/french-nordic-all-white-cottage-entry-demilune-swedish-antiques-mypetitemaison.jpg)
![White Christmas Decorating Ideas - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/white-christmas-decorating-ideas-timeless-holiday-home-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Old World Style Can Feel Airy
When you aren’t a fan of a room full of dusty old antiques and understand how to juxtapose new with the old, a serene mood is possible.
![Patina Farm master bathroom with repurposed antique vanity - Giannetti Home. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-master-bathroom-2.jpg)
Lots of potential clutter can hide in Brooke’s mirrored medicine cabinets which blend seamlessly with the rest of the timeless bath design.
Chippy White Cupboards
Not sure I have ever met a chippy distressed white painted cabinet I didn’t love! They are functional, and you don’t have to tiptoe around them since they already look beat up.
![Vintage style beautiful laundry room by Pancake Hill with a sweet schnauzer in the laundry basket!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/pancake-hill-laundry-room-vintage-style-schnauzer.png)
Serenely Timeless Decor Moments in European Inspired Interiors
For a mini lesson in mixing whites without much fuss or overthinking, study the next image. You’ll surely discover that when you’re after a laid back look where whites don’t match, a lot more personality and interest is possible.
![French farmhouse in France entry with coat rack and charming rustic decor. Photo by Vivi et Margot.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/vivi-et-margot-provence-farmhouse-entry-coat-rack.jpg)
![Maya Angelou quote about strength and life. #lifequotes #mayaangelou #strugglequotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/001-INSPIRATIONAL-QUOTE-life-is-tough-maya-angelou.jpg)
What is more serene and simple than white flowers and boxwood sprigs from the garden?
![A mix of whites in my timelessly tranquil kitchen with European country decor, Viatera Minuet quartz, and Belgian linen - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hello-lovely-studio-kitchen-aug-2019-009.jpg)
When White Strikes a Luxuriously Elegant Chord
I could stare at this next bath forever, and it’s not just because of the high end marble finishes. Just look at how the light grey skinny French doors make a statement in the sea of white!
![Timeless white marble luxurious bathroom by The Fox Group.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/white-marble-bathroom-the-fox-group.jpg)
White on White Kitchens Can Work
Watch any HGTV design show and at some point you’re going to hear a discussion of what you MUST do if you choose white kitchen cabinets or white countertops.
![Modern French elegant white kitchen and dining area in a Houston home (115 Berthea) with interiors by M Naeve. #modernFrench #whitekitchens #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/002-elegant-modern-french-white-kitchen-m-naeve-houston-berthea-greenwoodkingproperties-5.jpg)
We inevitably will hear some argument made for the need for contrast or a design element getting “lost.” But not all of us are after high drama. I’m a fan of gentle quietude. There are truly no rules so you should never be afraid to follow your gut and be daring with white if it’s your fav.
![Modern French elegant white kitchen and dining area in a Houston home (115 Berthea) with interiors by M Naeve. #modernFrench #whitekitchens #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/002-elegant-modern-french-white-kitchen-m-naeve-houston-berthea-greenwoodkingproperties-3.jpg)
![Mary Oliver poetry quote on Hello Lovely Studio about poems. #poetryquotes #maryoliver](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/0001-INSPIRATIONAL-QUOTE-indigo-BLUE-MARY-OLIVER.jpg)
Soft & Humble Side of White
Anyone else dreaming of a white Smeg frig? Because I think I would have a ball styling the top of it day after day!
![White Smeg refrigerator topped with lovely vintage glass bottles as vases for pink blooms - My Petite Maison.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/my-petite-maison-white-smeg-and-blooms.jpg)
When Bedroom Walls Match the Ceiling
Isn’t it restful and inspiring to see this bedroom’s walls flow into the ceiling? While most of us can’t boast the architectural wonder in this bedroom at Patina Farm, keeping the paint color consistent may help. (See this post if you’re looking for white paint colors.)
![Patina Farm master bedroom by Giannetti Home is a study in European country elegance with California organic simplicity. Photo: Velvet and Linen.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/patina-farm-master-bedroom-bed-distressed-chair-giannetti.png)
French Serene Beauty
The French are experts at creating peaceful, serene looks with pale colors that appear washed by the sun. Look at the beauty of a pale French green with warm limestone:
![Charming and rustic French farmhouse front door, vintage bicycle, and exterior with Vert Olivier Green Shutters - photo by Vivi et Margot.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/vivi-et-margot-vert-olivier-green-shutters-on-exterior.jpg)
![](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/vert-olivier.jpeg)
White Decor Can Warm a Room
You may have heard whispers that white kitchens are five minutes ago and all wrong for resale, but don’t fall for such hype. Plenty of folks love the neutrality and livability of white when it’s done right.
![Hello Lovely's white European country modern French kitchen with Minuet Viatera quartz counters, farm sink, industrial cart, and marble subway backsplash.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hello-lovely-studio-white-kitchen-oak-floor-marble-subway-backsplash-industrial-cart-stool-1.jpg)
It’s easy to decorate seasonally, accenting with any color at all. In my own kitchen, I don’t decorate with pops of color since I favor tone on tone and prefer to create tranquil vignettes.
![A mix of whites in my timelessly tranquil kitchen with European country decor, Viatera Minuet quartz, and Belgian linen - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hello-lovely-studio-kitchen-aug-2019-003.jpg)
Shades of stone, natural linen and light grey-ed whites work wonderfully with brighter cool whites.
![Oh the unforgettable timeless design, white French home on Berthea in Houston. #interiordesign #luxuryhome #Europeanstyle #whitedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Berthea-Houston-Home-18.jpg)
White black framed botanicals would stand out in this serene laundry room by Brooke Giannetti, the serene art whispers instead. (I have been crushing on a country style sink like this for so many years!
Anyone else remember seeing Annie Brahler’s Illinois kitchen many years ago in a magazine and never getting over it?)
![A gorgeous farm sink with wall mount faucet ina beautiful French farmhouse style laundry room at Patina Farm by Brooke Giannetti.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/00001-kohler-gilford-sink-laundry-room-vintage-door-patina-farm-velvet-linen-brooke-giannetti.jpg)
Collected Religious Vintage Pieces Create a Serene Mood
They are affordable and still easy to find at the thrift store, on eBay, or at the flea market. Plus, even if they didn’t start life being white, a little paint will do the trick.
![Swedish style, Scandinavian mood, and Nordic French decor lovers rejoice - this gorgeous white space by My Petite Maison is serenely inspiring!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/my-petite-maison-white-vignette.jpg)
![Inspirational fashion quote on a chambray blue background by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chambray-blue-quote-fashion-chanel.jpg)
French Country and Gustavian Interior Design Inspiration
Say what you will about the trouble the internet causes in modern life, but don’t you appreciate the access to fine design? The fact that we can study expertly designed rooms (the one below is Pamela Pierce for Ruth Gay) and glimpse impressive antiques is a modern marvel.
![Chateau Domingue Timeless European Elegance and French farmhouse style converge in this house tour of founder Ruth Gay's home on Hello Lovely. Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #diningroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-010.jpeg)
While Swedish painted antiques like the one below (repurposed as a vanity) are astronomically expensive, don’t you adore the idea of actually enjoying it and using it everyday?
![When a rustic French farmhouse powder room with repurposed antique table and vessel sink is this gorgeous, who would want to leave? Design by Brooke Giannetti. #europeancountry #oldworld #bathroom](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/giannetti-home-basket-in-bathroom.jpg)
Unfussy European Country Decor and Lifestyle Sensibilities
For years now, I have been in love with Charlotte Reiss’ French farmhouse kitchen. She doesn’t fuss so the look is authentic and relaxed but not messy. A mix of natural materials, aged objects, and simple touches keep everything calm.
![French farmhouse kitchen decor by Vivi et Margot. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vivi-et-margot-french-farmhouse-3.jpg)
![Funny tweet humor quote on Hello Lovely Studio from the hilarious @simoncholland! #funnytweet #humorquotes #funnyquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/001-funny-humor-quote-hello-lovely-studio-sneezing-simoncholland.jpg)
It’s also easy to see that My Petite Maison owner Tracie understands a laid back luxe lifestyle, interpreted with white. When objects are collected for their color, there is no worry about how things will harmonize!
![Swedish style, Scandinavian mood, and Nordic French decor lovers rejoice - this gorgeous white space by My Petite Maison is serenely inspiring!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/my-petite-maison-white-bedroom.jpg)
White Nordic French Whites Meet Belgian Linen
For years and years, I have lived with an abundance of Belgian linen everything, yet it doesn’t get boring to me. How and why is this possible?
![Swedish antique in Patina Farm dressing area of master bedroom. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-master-closet-2.jpg)
Belgian linen (such as what you see used as panels for closets above) has character, texture, weight, and movement. So for admirers like moi, it is a “for keeps” sort of love affair.
![Fashion Over 50 Cozy Cocoon Mood on Hello Lovely Studio. #fallfashion #knitwear #fashionover50](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fashion-over-50-cozy-cocoon-mood-hello-lovely-studio-white-ivory-banner.jpg)
Authentic & Thoughtfully Designed French Interiors
When you’re after a serene mood, it’s helpful to think about transitions from room to room. Notice how the color palette continues and flows between these two spaces below.
And isn’t it a relief to see the rustic stone and antique doors without wood trim which might date the home?
![Chateau Domingue Timeless European Elegance and French farmhouse style converge in this house tour of founder Ruth Gay's home on Hello Lovely. Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #antiques](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-001-1.jpeg)
![Funny frugal quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnyquotes #moneyquotes #frugalliving](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/funny-frugal-quote-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Here’s another example of plaster walls and an absence of trim around windows.
![Oh the unforgettable timeless design, white French home on Berthea in Houston. #interiordesign #luxuryhome #Europeanstyle #whitedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Berthea-Houston-Home-19.jpg)
Vintage Style and Nordic French Whites in a Swedish Immigrant’s Cottage
A serene look in a bedroom can feel like a retreat, and even if the rest of your house is full of color, it’s a great place to experiment with the look.
![Swedish style, Scandinavian mood, and Nordic French decor lovers rejoice - this gorgeous white space by My Petite Maison is serenely inspiring!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/my-petite-maison-white-bedroom-2.jpg)
What keeps an all white look from feeling cold?
![Serene and breathtaking French Nordic white child's angel wings styled in a vignette with antique mirror and ironstone - My Petite Maison.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/my-petite-maison-french-nordic-antiques-angel-wings-ironstone.jpeg)
![Wabi-sabi quote by Hello Lovely Studio. #imperfectionquotes #wabisabiquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wabi-sabi-quote-by-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Taking the time to understand that there are a myriad of white paints and variations on white.
![White French Nordic decor inspiration from My Petite Maison. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mypetitemaison-white-french-nordic-5.jpg)
Whites paint can be cool with blue undertones, muddy with green undertones, and even soft and delicate with a touch of pink.
Divinely Crafted Spaces in a New Build in Houston With Reclaimed Materials
If you’re preferred style is Old World, then this next image from Chateau Domingue’s Ruth Gay’s home may take your breath away. How can a space with so much stone feel so ethereal and soft?
![Chateau Domingue Timeless European Elegance and French farmhouse style converge in this house tour of founder Ruth Gay's home on Hello Lovely. Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #limestone #stairs #reclaimedstone](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-032.jpeg)
I have similar linen slipcovered chairs in my own kitchen, and a question I am often asked is “how on earth do you live with white linen?”
![Beautiful French country breakfast area at Patina Farm. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-kitchen-fireplace.jpg)
And the truth is, I simply spot clean the linen as soon as I see a spot. We’re not extra careful or nervous about using our things at all! Meatballs and pizza sauce happen all the time. You see it right away and can address it.
Limestone Hued Paint for Cabinets
I’m still intrigued by this look for painted cabinets because it is so suggestive of French limestone. While many of us would welcome limestone into our kitchen, it’s just not that accessible or common. So why not emulate the color of the stone with paint?
![Terracotta hexagon tiles on kitchen floor in French farmhouse by Vivi et Margot. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vivi-et-margot-french-farmhouse-4.jpg)
And if you need proof that you can achieve a French farmhouse look outside of France, make sure to dig into the archives of Velvet and Linen and buy all of the Giannettis’ books!
![Brooke Giannetti's chicken coop and gardening shed at Patina Farm. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-garden-shed.jpg)
Vintage White Objects & Furniture
Collecting pieces for their color can be a great way to build on a tonal look.
![French antique shaving stand vignette by My Petite Maison. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mypetitemaison-white-french-nordic-7.jpg)
Timeless Tranquil Porch With White Beadboard
To age a room (even a brand new room), look no further than simple beaded board panels you can paint with chalk paint. This lovely porch looks timeless and is obviously animal friendly.
![White painted floor and serene design by My Petite Maison. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mypetitemaison-white-french-nordic.jpg)
White Walls + Rustic Elements, Wood Ceilings & Beams
There are so many ways to use white that are both chic and rustic. Wood on the ceiling adds instant age and character.
![Rattan dining chairs at farmhouse table in a kitchen by Giannetti Home. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-dining-room.jpg)
![French farmhouse kids bedroom with twin metal panel beds and pink accents - by Vivi et Margot. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vivi-et-margot-french-farmhouse-5.jpg)
![Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #bathroom #antiques #stone](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-030.jpeg)
Spare and Soft, French and European Country Influences Whisper
Mood is everything, and if you’re after a whispery one for your interiors, turn to a mix of soft creamy whites and natural linen.
![Linen drapery panels in lieu of closet doors at Patina Farm in master bedroom.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-master-closet-3.jpg)
![Rustic French farmhouse kitchen by Vivi et Margot. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vivi-et-margot-french-farmhouse.jpg)
![Beautiful modern farmhouse bathroom with European inspired design details by Giannetti Home. See more rustic elegant French farmhouse design ideas and decor inspiration. #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #frenchcountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-master-bathroom.jpg)
![Chateau Domingue Timeless European Elegance and French farmhouse style converge in this house tour of founder Ruth Gay's home on Hello Lovely. Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #antiquedoors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-015-1.jpeg)
To Add Black or Not Add Black to the Design?
If you are looking for an answer to this question here, I am ill-equipped to respond! I am still trying to discern what it is about adding black contrast that perplexes me. Sometimes I feel fine about black framed photos or black art on the wall, and other times I find it much too austere. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
![Vintage style and European inspired sophistication in a bathroom by Giannetti Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-oxnard-master-bathroom.jpg)
These bath images also remind me of a bias I have about towel and sheets. I appreciate strictly white!
![Aidan Gray chandelier and Belgian linen panels in master bath at Patina Farm - Giannetti Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-patina-farm-master-closet-4.jpg)
Touches of Pink in White Rooms
They just belong, don’t they?
![Beautiful chaise in master bedroom of Patina Farm by Giannetti Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-chaise-bedroom.png)
Elegant, Timeworn, and Character Rich Interior Design
It would seem that even when the texture of construction materials is rugged and tough, when the palette is quiet, the mood becomes serene.
![Chateau Domingue Timeless European Elegance and French farmhouse style converge in this house tour of founder Ruth Gay's home on Hello Lovely. Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #antique #stonesink](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-049.jpeg)
![Beautiful weathered table and vellum books in a vignette by A Beautiful Mess Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-beautiful-mess-home.jpg)
![Beautiful bathroom with stone flooring and glass shower walls - Giannetti Home.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/giannetti-home-bathroom.jpg)
White Roses in French Country Spaces
I always think of Pamela Pierce (and myself) when I see white roses in a French inspired interior. They have always been my lifelong favorite, and add such an understated elegance to a quiet space.
![Oh the unforgettable timeless design, white French home on Berthea in Houston. #interiordesign #luxuryhome #Europeanstyle #whitedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Berthea-Houston-Home-16.jpg)
Beautiful Interiors With Sophistication, White Decor and a Light Touch
By this point in the post (are you still with me?), you can clearly see the diversity of design even when you decided on a serene white plan.
![Chateau Domingue Timeless European Elegance and French farmhouse style converge in this house tour of founder Ruth Gay's home on Hello Lovely. Reclaimed stone, antique doors and mantels, and one of a kind architectural elements. #housetour #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #chateaudomingue #rusticdecor #pamelapierce #elegantdecor #antiques #livingroom #limestone](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-038.jpeg)
![Three pairs of 18th century French doors, barrel vaulted ceiling clad in 17th century stone from a French Vineyard, and blissful upholstered pieces grace Ruth Gay's office.#chateaudomingue #ruthgay #limestone #antiques #lantern #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #europeanfarmhouse #europeancountry](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-041.jpeg)
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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White is definitely the queen of elegance and sophistication. At times, it adds the lovely vintage vibe, sometimes it feels soothing and relaxing and sometimes it goes so well with the boho home decor. I enjoyed looking at these beautiful homes in white, each with their unique style and I’ve taken so many ideas from this post, so thank you for sharing this!
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Thanks so much for contributing these lovely thoughts – it’s great having you here. 🙂
Serenity within quiet elegance! From you, Michelle, I’m learning that white need not be boring because there are so many textures as well as shades to lend subtleties. Stone also is a great hue for the shell of a room. We are about to repaint our from room and hall in that color range — from a faded yellow for the past 20 years! I’m looking for the change.
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Ooh, a change will feel so fresh and wonderful I’m sure. I’m glad you don’t find it boring. I have family members who think my style is just pitifully bland or that it reflects a fear of color. In reality, I enjoy color in nature and art and others’ homes, while I crave the peace and serenity faded, barely there colors bring to my home. There is plenty of color in my life daily with all the cooking and baking I do as well!!! 🙂
Hi Michele,
You have showered us with loveliness today!! What a treat. Hard to believe that the Houston home is brand new!!
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I knowwwww – such careful consideration and attention to every little detail. What it must be like to live in a living work of art is beyond me! xox
Oooh what lovely pictures indeed. Thank you so much for compiling all these pictures. I have a home of all neutrals and I find it so peaceful, lovely and beautiful. I know it is not for everyone, but it makes me happy. All the best to you. I really enjoy your blog.
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Makes me so happy too even though I do appreciate beautiful colors outside! Thanks for your support and for reading – it’s lovely to have you here.
These have ALL become some of my favorite homes to pour over (I could for hours!🤪) for inspiration & to enjoy as a bright spot in my day! Ha! And all thanks to you, Michele, for bringing their loveliness into my life!
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So happy these fit the bill. Happy November to you, lovely. I’ll probably be setting up a very boring tree this afternoon with just white lights for now – anxious to get things cozy here! 🙂
So glad someone else does not love Halloween! Look at the origin.
Thank you for your lovely inspiring posts. My favorite!
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Thanks so much for reading, friend – so happy to share and have you here.