Cozy Bright Whites and Autumn Light

I’ve had a few moments before and during our little house make over (who am I kidding, the list is too long to call it little even though our house is tiny!) where I’ve questioned whether all white walls would be too sterile. Just last week, I told Michael I was thinking of painting yet another piece of furniture and his deadpan response cracked me up. Let me guess, white. Yes, white, darling. All of it, please!

But I did have a few moments of weakness when I thought perhaps the white wouldn’t be homey or cozy. And when that happened, I’d have a snoop around the old Pinterest just for a little reassurance.

And what do you know, I found that reassurance every time. White in the right circumstances can absolutely be cozy and warm and inviting. During one particular journey down the Pinterest rabbit hole, I found these two homes designed by Givone Home* and they provided not only confirmation that white’s going to work for us, but some really lovely inspiration for textures and colors. The added bonus? These images make me a little less scared for winter – the thin autumn/winter light and those fireplaces and chunky blankets are actually making me a tiny bit excited for cooler temperatures. Now if I could only get Michael to install a fireplace in our house, then we’d be set!

That is the exact light I remember from autumn in Maine, muted and a little grey, but oh so cozy on the inside!

{I’m not the biggest fan of this bathroom, but the patina on that tub is just incredible!}

I’m a little inspired by the mismatched chairs here. That could be happening in our house! Wahoo! More things to paint!

*I have both of these homes labeled as being designed by Givone Home, but I can’t find the original source of the first home, so if I’m improperly giving credit, let me know!