White Rooms Decorated with Style, Pattern and Colour

From the architect-designed to the appealingly rustic, white is seen in its multitude of shades, combinations and possibilities. The book visits individual homes from Sao Paulo to the South of France, all with diverse decorating philosophies but each showing, in depth, the way in which white acts as the foundation of their style. As well, chapters devoted to every room in the house, and outdoor areas, illustrate the many ways in which white can be used effectively. A "working with white" section at the back of the book offers tips, including the most suitable types of paint to use, and how best to deal with large spaces.

Karen McCartney has a wealth of experience in the areas of design, art and architecture. She wrote for British Elle Decoration and The World of Interiors, has edited Marie Claire Lifestyle and was founding editor of interiors magazine Inside Out. She is now editorial director of online retailer Temple & Webster. David Harrison is a design journalist and stylist who has seen his work published in numerous titles including Belle, Vogue Living, Real Living, Inside Out, Habitus, Design Quarterly and The Weekend Australian magazine. He also contributes to Indesignlive and the Powerhouse Museum's D*Hub blog. After many years reporting on the Milan Furniture Fair, he developed the Design Daily blog (designdaily.com.au) where he posts on global and local design trends.