2010-02-06 @ 19:27:38

White House by Jeltje

Update: Unfortunately Jeltje did not like this post so I had to remove all the pictures. Sorry!

I found Dutch photographer Jeltje's blog through the style files, and the moment I saw this home I knew it would fit like a glove on this blog! The massive amounts of white in this home gives an amazing impression of space and light, but if you look closer you will see that this is actually a quite small place, and the windows are all placed on two of the walls. Somehow the light seems to be coming from all over the place anyway, it is as if the whole house is glowing! That is of course an effect of the glossy white floors, and the fact that the sheer drapes in front of the windows filter the light to prevent any hard shadows from appearing.

So these are my tips to all of you out there struggling to make your small space look bigger; keep the floors light! (You can either paint your existing floors, or put in new ones. A poured resin floor is a dream for many, but if you are on a budget Ikea makes a nice white laminate floor that would work just fine too.) And filter the light through sheer white curtains to make sure any shadows from the furniture are kept to a minimum. Another great trick is to keep all your furniture off the floor by using casters, legs and wallmounted options wherever possible. This ensures that a maximum of floor surface is visible, and thus makes the rooms appear airier and bigger, and also makes it easier to clean.

Jeltje's blog and portfolio is full of fantastic spaces, you really must click over there and check it out, I promise you won't regret it!

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Posted by: Christina

Wow!

2010-02-06 @ 20:01:58

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Posted by: Manu Mitre

Emma,

that's exactly what I love about your blog. You "read" the pictures / rooms and teach people what makes that room look / feel like that. There are lots of blogs out there plenty of awesome pictures but nothing else... thanks a lot!

Manu

2010-02-06 @ 22:09:03

URL: http://casadaidea.wordpress.com

Posted by: Eric

Thanks for the great analysis - I think you are spot on! (even though there isn't a spot in that entire loft).

2010-02-07 @ 00:07:08

URL: http://www.myFirstGarage.com

Posted by: Caroline of Red Glasses

Wow, it really does look huge! What a great effect. I love the all white pure look.. But sometimes I wonder if I might not crave a little more colour personally.

2010-02-07 @ 00:14:46

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Posted by: The Zhush

I love all white rooms so much. My preferred choice for my own kitchen and master bathroom. Its so soothing and clean. These photos really demonstrate that so beautifully!

2010-02-07 @ 00:44:00

URL: http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com

Posted by: Kevin

Ok. That's it. I am going to buy white paint and spray it everywhere.

But next place I buy/rent will have to have white floors.

2010-02-07 @ 02:38:22

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Posted by: Blogg by Maliin Stoor

Nice Nice and even more Nice

I Like!!!!!

Maliin

2010-02-07 @ 07:38:39

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Posted by: Inspirera Mera

Tjusigt, jag fastnade för lampan i köket!
Kram Sandra

2010-02-07 @ 11:34:05

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Posted by: Purple Area

Grymt snyggt!!

2010-02-07 @ 14:44:28

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Posted by: Carole

I love the restraint. Appeals to the OCD person in me!

2010-02-07 @ 18:29:10

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Posted by: Anniken Zahl Furunes

Jammmi!! Så fint med bare de få innslag av mørkt træ
mellom alt hardt og hvitt. Nydelig!!

2010-02-07 @ 22:20:45

URL: http://zahlfurunes.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Mia

Tröttnar aldrig på vitt. Väldigt snyggt!

2010-02-08 @ 12:59:03

URL: http://mialinnman.blogspot.com

Posted by: emma

WOW!

I Like!

2010-02-08 @ 13:23:24

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Posted by: Kim Lee

Oj, vad vitt :D Tyckte om den låga soffan. Och fotografierna gör sig ju så mkit bättre med vit omgivning

2010-02-08 @ 14:39:53

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Posted by: cecilie-bloggvärldens mest musikfyllda blogg

Åh så fint :D

2010-02-08 @ 14:56:02

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Posted by: ae

very soft and beautiful light...

2010-02-08 @ 19:17:13

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Posted by: sonia Erneux

fantastic
so clean and inspiring

2010-02-08 @ 23:26:24

URL: http://stuffsonialoves.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Åpent hus

Great interior, even though a little too white for my taste. Lovely to watch, but I dont think I would feel comfortable or cozy enough, it it were to be my home (especially living room) Great Blogg you have here. You are hereby on my bloggroll. (the biggest price ever) And, second best: congratulations on your big swedish national award! :) well done!! :)

2010-02-09 @ 08:22:16

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Posted by: Andreas

Så stilrent och snyggt, gillar verkligen högblanka kritvita golv. Är nyfiken på var soffan kommer ifrån, någon som vet?

2010-02-09 @ 14:20:25

URL: http://www.azdesign.se

Posted by: design traveller

I'm speechless. Breathtaking photos...

2010-02-09 @ 17:13:51

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Posted by: Michelle

Så inspirerande bilder! Jag älskar vitt! Du gav riktigt bra tips!!

2010-02-10 @ 02:25:12

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Posted by: Mike T.

I don't think the designer has ever tried to live with anything white. It shows the least dirt immediately. Not at all practical for a living space.

2010-02-12 @ 05:11:34

Posted by: Sofia

Underbara bilder!

Jag vill veta var det stora köksbordet kommer ifrån. Det bordet med massiv skiva och metall medar. På en av bilderna stå det en tekanna på bordet och det hänger två små lampor ner från taket.

Någon som vet?? Snälla låt mig veta! :)

2010-02-12 @ 07:19:50

Posted by: agnes szucs

Too bad! Your tips are very good anyway!
:) szucs

2010-03-13 @ 15:58:51

URL: http://www.agnesszucs.blogspot.com

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