Decorating with White
By GINA PROVENZANO
"WHITE," Donna Karan says, "acts as a backdrop." It can be this blank canvas on which to paint, and often is. It also works wonderfully as the focal point of the picture. When you are working with WHITE as the main event, keep in mind the end result. If the end result you wish to create is modern and clean, minimalism works best, but if softness and romance is your goal, than layering is the way to go. All in all, textures in varying shades add visual interest to the non-color, while shades of WHITE from ivory to pale yellow provide depth. All white in a bath or kitchen is the ultimate is crispness. In the living room it can be open and inviting.
Pattern Bent Wood Chair, $199 available at brocadehome.com
Brocade Home
Martha Stewart Collection Whiteware Cake Stands, $15 to $30 available at macys.com
macys.com
Enameled Cast Iron *Le Creuset Braiser in White, $240 visit lecreuset.com for stores
Le Creuset
White Lacquer Umbrella Stand, $295 available at jonathanadler.com
jonathanadler.com
Swirl Vase in Blanc de Chine White, $60 7"x13" or $80 8" x 17" available at jardinsenfleur.com
jardinsenfleur.com
DKNY "Pure Comfort" Cloud Bedding in White, $$75 to $315 available at bloomingdales.com
bloomingdales.com
Coverlet White Ceramic Stool, $228 available at chiasso.com
chiasso.com
Round Wood Wall Mirror, $199 26" Diameter availabla at westelem.com
West Elm
Stackable Wood Chicken Coop Storage, $145 White available at sundancecatalog.com
Sundance Catalog
White Faux Fur Throw, $173 available at pillowsandthrows.com
pillowsandthrow.com
How to use WHITE in your home
Use textured fabrics such as silks, linens, wovens, faux furs, cut velvets and damasks to bring visual interest to a room.
Add tones and shades of white to a room to keep it from looking sterile and cold.
Transparent fabrics arouse feelings of romance and softness.
Paint wood pieces white to lighten up the space and make it appear larger.
A white kitchen is a canvas on which an ever evolving decorating plan can emerge again and again.
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