Inspiration in White: Memorable Gallery Walls

We have all seen, and probably have one in our homes, pretty gallery walls. There are so many ways to make a gallery wall and there are some interesting ideas on Pinterest of how to install them and what shape they should take....but to do this in a modern way you really need to take a new approach.

I think the most memorable ones I see these days are a mix of frames, mirrors and unique items that create a story. What I love about some of these ideas is that the furniture or accessories that are below or around the gallery wall are integrated into the overall story. You can go very far with your wall if you take this approach and create something that has major impact in the room and shows off your style and personality as well. Here are some great ideas for you to try...

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Trudy

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via: Elle Decoration ( photos Petra Bindel), Vogue Living, Found on designsponge.com, Found on paloma81.blogspot.com.au

Bring on the Colour

Well if you are going to do colour in your home this is certainly the way I would do it! White, white and more white with a mix of many bright colours. Of course it is really the most perfect in the kids room....feels girly and fun. I think the bright rag rugs in the kitchen pull all of the colour together and give make the room feel casual and homey and the splash of black in white in the living room plays well with the colour. A pretty home for sure...

Photo Lina Ikse

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Trudy

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Photo Lina Ikse

via: Hus and Hem

Black, White and Pastel

Love this look with the sharp contrast of black and white with the softness of pastel. Just a touch of pink or grey added into a black and white space or even when dressing up and outfit can change the whole look.  Don't you love these pastel dishes with the black bowls in the collection...really I just need to try this with a few pieces of my own ceramics collection.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!

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Trudy

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via:Found on 79ideas.org, Found on stylizimoblog.com, Found on cocolapinedesign.com, Found on remainsimple.tumblr.com, Found on seventeendoors.blogspot.fr, Found on sfgirlbybay.com

California Modern

Subtle colours in grey blue, white and stunning neutrals fill this Southern California home. So many wonderful details such as the shelving beside the fireplace with grey ceramic vases in artful repetition. High open beamed ceiling in the entryway makes a grand statement and natural textures and materials keep it from feeling cold. This modern has such a great feeling throughout the interior and the exterior with incredible gardens and views.

Photos: John Coolidge

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Trudy

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via: Veranda Magazine

Bright By the Sea

I came across this gorgeous home on Dustjacket Attic today and fell in love! So bright and beautiful with white and touches of seaside blue, so irresistible and so fresh!! This house has been designed by Veranda House Interiors and they did an amazing job.

I really like the blue and white striped slip covers on the chairs (you could get this look with the Ikea stools that are very similar). The side board you can see in the kitchen picture is so well styled. Two big clear lamps with the two frames look so perfect and repeat the feeling you see in the kitchen area..... well really the interior of the house is a perfect reflection of the incredible view outdoors to the sea.

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Trudy

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via: Dustjacket Attic from Veranda House

Pins of the Week

I am so busy this weekend I completely forgot to do my Pins of the Week! Oh and there were many good ones too..so I decided to go ahead anyway and show you what I found on Pinterest this week. In the fashion area I found more pictures of Daria Werborwy and Taylor Tomasi Hill. Daria being my favourite model and Taylor my favourite fashionista turned florist. (check out her Instagram TTH Blooms for amazing flower arranging ideas).

In the area of home decor I always seem to gravitate to black and white and this week I am loving the black ceiling in this kitchen and the copper touches in the other home. On the food front, well who can resist a good pizza recipe! This one looks good with goat cheese and Meyer lemons. 

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photo: Remodelista

Taylor Tomasi Hill on who what wear

Found on cocolapinedesign.com

Quinoa and Goat Chesse with Meyer Lemon Pizza from Cafe Johnsonia

Daria in Marie-Claire Russia 

Found on yatzer.com

Found on livvlifestyle.nl

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Trudy

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Freshly Styled

Ohhh I just love this house! The contrast of the dark frames around the mirrors in the living room against the white floors and ceilings. Very comfortable, fresh and casual with a swing in the dining room no less! A pile of hats at the front entry ready for a sunny day is just a part of the wonderful appeal of this very pretty house.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I am in beautiful British Columbia this weekend visiting my mom and it is really warm and lovely here. 

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Trudy

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 via: Greige via Skonahem

White in Sweden- Hus and Hem

Have you ever taken a look at the website from Sweden called Hus and Hem? Such beautiful houses on this site! Really the homes are just gorgeous. Of course you know how much I love Swedish style and there are wonderful ideas on this site for anyone who wants to decorate in white. 

This house with a Smeg fridge and rough white wood wallpaper in the living room has great style with some typical Swedish touches......and white floor to ceiling always looks good to me!

Photos: Tommy Durath

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Trudy

xx

For more photos: Hus and Hem

Photos: Tommy Durath

Inspiration in White: Vintage Chairs

I always love to see vintage chairs in all different states of wear....some with a little rough around the edges fabric or wood that is worn with time. I also think it is the best of both worlds if you can find vintage chairs in decent condition and re-do, paint and re-cover, than buy them new.

Two of the chairs below are mine and they were in a very bad state when I found them but I absolutely love them now! The white settee and the grey chaise long are mine. When if found the white settee it had green velvet fabric and gold wood. There was also no cushion at all on the piece. I had the piece redone in white cotton and added a big feather cushion! The grey and natural linen chaise was pink velvet with dark brown wood. I had seen a picture that inspired me to re-do the chaise in the grey linen with the base in a natural rough linen. They really add to my decor and give a well loved and vintage touch my home. If you can't find a vintage piece to re-do there are so many good chairs now on the market made to give that well worn touch to your home. 

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Trudy

xx

via: Pinterest -  wohnscheune.blogspot.com ( Vintage by Nina), artilleriet.se, petit-jardin-secret.tumblr.com,  Michele

Victorian Modern

This Victorian home in London is all done up in tones of grey, white and taupe. Amazing mouldings and ceiling detail are what make this house so special but it's the mix with modern furnishings that really up the style factor.

Love the modern details in the kitchen with the lacquered white cabinets and the gorgeous antique windows. So pretty with the table in the eating nook and the modern lamp hanging from the ceiling.  

Hope you all had a lovely Mother's Day!

Photograph by James Merrell

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Trudy

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 via house to home