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[Oznell]

White's still going strong in home decor, although "bright" white kitchens are less in demand.

White is a classic, whether it falls in or out of favor-- especially a soft, not "in your face" white.  Rooms that are entirely white, with no relief from other colors, have had their day in the sun and appear less frequently now.

Would love to hear your feelings about white.

Some rooms that use white well, I think--

This hallway gets nice contrast from the different shades of wood, the beige stair runner and curtains, and the shimmery gilt mirror and picture frames.

A living room that incorporates a little color with the white, and is bathed in natural light-- 

Classic white kitchen, with beams.  To me, it could have a little more contrast, either in natural wood or painted wood.

Mud area made lively with pillows, baskets ( adding both texture and color), whimsical antique bench, two-toned brick floor.

Love the classic simplicity of this dining spot, below--

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If you can the tolerate the amount of white in the rooms above, here's a test.  How about an all-white, romantic leaning shabby living room--

It's from antique dealer Lindsay Abernathy's house, her beloved "rose covered cottage".

I do think that dining here would be dreamy--

Lindsay's cottage is darling, but the romanticism is veering  more "frilly" than I'm comfortable with, and the white is a bit too pervasive for me.  It's another case of, I'd love to tour the cottage, but not live there myself.

But the soft whites in the rooms before hers, I could happily live with, in at least some rooms.

How much white can you take--  lots, some, none?

[Bonkers1]

I could handle some soft white mixed with cream.

[Desertdi]

Ummmmm, NO.    I need color!

[JYWilliams]

I like some white but I need some color added also.

[rockygems123]

@Oznell 

To me usage of white is like black and used sparingly not on huge planes.

White walls make sense sort of but I still believe any large plane and decor can be softened and made relatable with a tone or tint added.

[Mary Bailey]

Over the last 3 years I've had most rooms painted white. 

Just the two smaller bedrooms will be painted in color.  The smallest, yellow the other one seaglass green.  I can't decide if I'm going to color drench them or have white ceilings.

I have wall art so there is still a lot of color. 

[We rescue cats]

All our walls are white, but none of our furniture is, I add color in the window treatments, furniture and floors. All our wood trim is walnut, so I wanted white walls and ceilings to brighten things up.

[Sunshine Kate]

I noticed online today there's a new homebuilder has photos of new homes his company is building.

Interior of home (there was no furniture/decor), is solid bright white.  There is not one spot of color anywhere.

It wasn't an inexpensive home either, rather pricey.

If I purchased it, (NOT), I would then need to hire a contractor and re-paint the whole home in colors that would suit me.  Would be expensive after purchasing a new home. 

I like the photos you added, Oznell.  Even though a lot of white, the colors of decor make it nice.  (Especially with the little white pup, my favorite).    

[happilyretiredgirl]

I favor white walls and color with furniture and other decor.

[TheMemphisVette]

i noticed the textures really stand out more