August 2019 Homes & Antiques 47INSPIRATION Faded Hues
WA S H E D W H I T E S
There is a myth that white is
cold, hard and clinical. In
country brocante homes, this is
far from the truth. The secret is
to search out muted, chalky
whites that provide a perfect
backdrop for the time-worn
patina of antique and vintage
nds. White-painted furniture
only grows more beautiful with
age, and when it is teamed with
old linen sheets, white sofas and
all-white china, the e ect is easy,
relaxed and lived-in.
White is very easy to live with, but lots
of texture is necessary in a pale interior
to add depth and interest. At brocantes
and antiques fairs, look out for different
objects in varying shapes, finishes
and shades – glossy French ceramics,
furniture with flaking original paintwork
and piles of freshly laundered white bed
and table linen.