Borta är bra, hemma bäst (away is good, but home is best) - so the Swedish saying goes. And really, there’s no place like home. It’s our very own personal space where we can control the environment and simply be ourselves. When it comes to decorating, there’s no “right” or “wrong” way — it’s all down to personal taste.
Some love to fill their home with joyful colours and a riot of patterns to maximise energy. Others prefer nostalgia, surrounding themselves with treasures collected over time. And then there are those who long for calm minimalism, creating an oasis in which to clear the mind from the noise of the outside world and recuperate in quiet.
The latter is the path Janet Parrella-van den Berg has chosen for her home. An abstract artist and author of White & Faded, Janet — together with her husband, Dino — is the creative force behind the UK-based brand White & Faded, as well as a beautiful property in Lucca, Tuscany, just half an hour from Pisa. Their focus is on restoring old homes and furniture, breathing new life into everything they touch while inspiring clients and followers to embrace stylish, sustainable living.
Now, we’re invited to step inside their Tuscan retreat — an Italian country house full of history, lovingly pared back to reveal its timeless charm. Here, Janet has created a sanctuary painted almost entirely in white. The soft palette enhances natural light, highlights the building's original character, and sets the stage for her philosophy of calm, understated elegance. As she explains: “I couldn’t think of any better colour than white in my home — feared by so many, but loved at the same time.”
Let's take a peek inside.
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a home so dedicated to white on here.I can certainly see the white and the faded — true to Janet's signature style. The result is a perfect source of inspiration for anyone who loves to keep things minimal, fresh, and timeless.
Are you a fan of white in your own home, or do you prefer to admire it in the spaces of others?
If you are feeling inspired, here are few tips on the best way to work with white in your home:
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Layer your whites. Mix warm and cool tones (ivory, cream, chalk, linen) to add depth and avoid a flat, clinical look.
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Play with texture. Use natural materials like linen, wood, stone, and wool to bring warmth and interest to a white room.
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Let light do the work. White walls reflect natural light beautifully, so keep windows uncluttered to maximise brightness.
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Balance with accents. A hint of greenery, rustic wood, or black iron details can anchor the space and make the white feel even fresher.
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Keep it practical. Washable slipcovers, matte finishes, and wipeable paints make living with white much easier.
Would you like to see a few more homes with a white theme? I love:
Happy Wednesday!
Niki
What a gorgeous beautiful home !! an all white home is so very elegant, classy, and just simply stunning. This lady has exquisite taste !! My mother was German, and we grew up in a home that was all white, and now my own home is the same !!
ReplyDeleteThe white makes the antique wood pieces both large and small really stand out. The textured stone walls are incredibly lovely. This home exudes peace and tranquility and is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. : > )
ReplyDeleteThe home office is my favorite corner and then the bath of course. Love the unpainted roofing in the dining nook and the windows in the bedroom. Must be really tall ceilings. Yes, the textured stone walls stand out beautifully beside the olive branches and the rustic wood. Would be interesting to see the external view of the home! Happy Wednesday and thank you:)
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely pure, beautiful and livable. I love every aspect of this home, plus, I love Lucca!
ReplyDeleteThank you from, Paricia, in America. Sometimes I can hardly wait to hear from you on Monday, Wednesday and Friday!
It takes a deft hand to decorate almost solely with white, and this is an example of white done very, very well. This has a serene feel. The wooden features keep it from feeling stark. I enjoy seeing how people pair older furniture with newer pieces. I'm trying to do it with some of my furniture, to update the look, but it isn't proving easy to do!
ReplyDeleteOooh, so calm yet exciting -and- pretty. I really like it all, but especially noticed how the elegant chandelier and rustic wood ceiling work together. Always a pleasure and treat to see your posts, Niki.
ReplyDeleteI love the stone wall,shutters and ceiling in the bathroom...all understated,calm and elegant.A lady of impeccable style...
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