A beautiful and romantic loft in white

I had gotten off white for a while, but this gorgeous NYC loft reminds me why interiors in white will always be a favorite.

The bookcase is the first thing you see when walking in to the loft. It's 12 ft. long and constructed of solid reclaimed wood.

Adore that large table.

What great windows! I'm so jealous!

dreamy. That rug must feel so good under foot when you wake up int the morning.

Could you live here?

All images via Rue Mag. Read and see more in the Oct. Rue Issue

Beautiful white

you know me - I love my white interiors...

Such a great desk to sit and read in the morning.

Layers of white in different textiles and textures, so gorgeous whatever the season

via Country Living

A wonderful giveaway for Decorology readers - an amazing memo board!

If I may say so, you guys are seriously lucky cause this giveaway is awesome!  The people we have to thank are the wonderful folks over at Fashion For Home, where they have furnishings and decor ranging from country romantic to sleek modern.  The giveaway you have a chance to win is for the Marina Memo Board, and I think it's one of our best giveaway's to date.

The product description:
The Marina Memo Board not only holds all of your reminders, shopping lists and telephone notes, it is also a lovely companion piece for other items in the Marina Collection, when located in the kitchen or hallway. Gloves, hats or even utensils for the kitchen can be comfortable housed in the small wooden boxes and the three hooks are ideal for hanging keys or towels. A practical blackboard with a holder for an eraser and chalk is also included, for adding quick notes or reminders. This designer piece also has a charming combination of white painted wood and natural tones, providing your rooms with a fresh, elegant feel.

A hint of sea-side charm and a little Scandinavian elegance combine to create the Marina Collection. The refreshing, light country house look is evident in the contrasts between natural wood colours and the simple white paint. Antique style finishing on the white racks and shell shaped handles are attractive characteristics associated with this collection, which includes a variety of storage furniture, tables, chairs and mirrors.

Product Details

• Memo Board
• Material: White painted paulownia wood, fir wood boxes
• Dimensions: Width 68 cm, depth 9 cm, height 82 cm
• This model is delivered fully assembled

You have two options for entering the contest:

1.  Like Fashion for Home on Facebook, and leave a comment on this post (I'd love to hear where you'd hang the Marina Memo Board!)

2.  Follow Fashion for Home on Twitter, and leave a comment on this post.


Here are a few other things I love from Fashion For Home

This desk is made from salvaged ship wood.  How gorgeous is that?

Very mid century modern with a nod to to Chinese architecture.

The contest will be open until June 21st at 6 PM EST, you have until then to comment. Good luck!

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If you receive posts in your email feel free to respond to the email noting that you'd like to be entered in the drawing (don't forget to like Fashion for Home on Facebook or follow them on Twitter!).

*This contest is only open to US, UK, German, Austrian, and Dutch Residents

Creating a space with whites/neutrals, and dark accents

So reader Cynthia wrote me with a question regarding her bedroom suite and using it to create the look she's going for:

"We are in the process of moving into our new house and I was wondering if you could help us with the decoration of our bedroom? We have an antique white colour bedroom suite (same as the photo attached but the only difference is ours is antique white in colour).

We would like our room to be cosy and elegant,with loads of neutral colour and loads of dark wood. Our main inspiration is from the house in "Something's Gotta Give". We are just worried that it might look out of place with the white bedroom suite and that would throw the whole scheme off.."

Here is the style of her bedroom suite - but her's is antique white.

Here are shots from the home in "Something's Gotta Give, " to get an idea of the look she's going for


So lots of neutrals, creams, and dark wood accents. The floors are also a dark wood.
Movie shots via Hooked on Houses

Pretty much, I think the look Cynthia is going for is totally possible with the white bedroom suite that she already has. The important thing is to keep in mind the proportion of lights and darks when decorating the space. So Cynthia might want to balance out her white bedroom suite with some furniture pieces in dark wood - such as lamps, a side table, chair, etc.

This room has white furnishings but dark wood beams and a dark piano.
via Living Better Together

The white furniture in this room is kept from being too matchy-matchy be the addition of the brown leather chair.
via House to Home




3 above via DecorPad

via Ideal Home
The three images above all display a casual balance or white and/or neutrals, and dark woods.

This room is a mix of so many styles but still gorgeous
via DecorPad


via The Lennoxx


The four images above illustrate how even with dark walls white furnishings can be integrated with dark wood; just make sure you supply adequate lighting.
2 above via CocoCozy


Well, I hope I was some help Cynthia - or atleast provided some eye candy. If anyone else has some advice for Cynthia please comment!

An oh so pretty and sweet house with eclectic flair in Uruguay

I found this little gem on Elle Deco (Spanish Elle Decor). They described it well by calling it a blend of Provence and Tuscany, but in the countryside of Uruguay. I really like all of the rustic elements of the home, like the raw wood floors and the stone walls. It is kept light and airy by upholstery and furniture in paler woods, soft corners, and cheery pastels.



I love the mix of the wood and stone next to such a luxurious settee!

Check out the patchwork fireplace surround - so pretty!


Great bathtub!
So, what do you think?