The double doors off the dining room open out to the terrace and garden, making it airy and cool in the summertime.
A mix of chairs around the dining table feel pulled together when done in the same shade of white.
We all know that paint goes a long way in transforming a space. Painting the wood floors, walls, and wood ceilings in white makes this dining room ethereal. Add an eclectic array of white chairs around the white table and you have an interesting composition. The stained-wood armoire breaks up the white for a warm, balanced space.
Bright and white. Yes, Scandinavian homes do tend to use a lot of white, and with good reason. During those long, cold winters when the sun barely rises in the sky, white floors and walls paired with large windows cheer up even the smallest of spaces. And really, you can't go wrong with white. It goes with everything.
You: Are a handy conservationalistYour seating: A mix of thrifted and found chairsCreate an eclectic mix around your table with a collection of chairs found at thrift stores and yard sales. Each chair has a story to tell, and your dining area will be infused with personality — not to mention earth-friendly impact.
If you have ancient wood floors that can't be refinished, try pairing two country classics and paint the old floor a crisp white.Get the feel of wood for less. If you are trying to save your pennies, there are now laminate versions of wood flooring that have a rougher matte finish. You no longer have to settle for slippery laminate when you want a country look at a lower price.
Danish designers have always been passionate about good design. They believe strongly that good design improves lives and should be affordable to all. White walls and white floors punctuated with splashes of color are the key to this look and are easy to include in your own home.
Darryl Carter, author of The New Traditional, says, "White makes old things seem more current. White rooms are more complex than they appear, because there are no distractions. Every choice becomes critical."This beautiful aged corner dresser has a wonderful warm patina and is the main focus of this simple room, preventing it from feeling overly stark.
added by Sunlight Properties Ltd to Swedish style (3 months ago)
White and bright is a look which is popular in an area of the world where the winters can be long and dark. The sun often doesn't make it over the horizon so the more light available inside the better. Here the whole white scheme is lifted by one wooden cabinet and little colour touches on the table.