The White House (mark two)

Designing using a palette of white and cream is a risky step for a variety of reasons. Although it can give rise to an extremely relaxing interior, done incorrectly it can look cold and sterile. There is also the stain factor to be considered - this isn't really a child-friendly look! However, if you're lucky enough to live somewhere light and sunny with large interior spaces (and, preferably, someone to clean up your clutter so that you retain that "photoshoot" look!), it can be nothing short of stunning. This is a house just outside of Lisbon where owner and Portuguese architect João Cavaski has taken the white approach with great results. The use of whites, off-whites and creams with natural woods and neutral accents make the whole place look warm and large. That said, it'd be hard to make that poolside area look ugly!








Photos via Maxima Interiories