Synopses & Reviews
White is a color capable of endless subtleties and variety -- and it can be challenging to use. Uncover the secrets of decorating the "white house" in more than 150 beautiful photographs. Richly traditional, clean-lined contemporary, rustic country, breezy tropical, lushly romantic; every style is here, with a four of the exquisite fabrics (cotton, linen, lace) that bring them to life. Everything sparkles in these rooms bright with light, and with the illusion of openness and space. Imagine breakfast in the sunny country kitchen, with pale stripes on the wall, a checkerboard floor, and glossy paint on worn chairs and tables; decorative straw hats and old china provide perfect finishing touches. White in a house near the sea also delights, with its heaps of soft down-filled pillows, gauzy curtains, and trays of shells. From summery designs to gardens, porches, and terraces, you'll fall under the spell of this elegant color.