white floors
credit:: Jonathan Adler, Living Etc June 2008rhetorically speaking, what would happen if I painted my floors white.
I've been thinking of doing it ever since, well, ever since I painted them dark brown.
And then I stepped into my friend Karla's shop , Patio Culture and it sealed the notion.
But would it feel too 'cold'. Which is not a bad thing on a hot summer beach day. 
credit::Living Etc
But then what's it like during those cool winter months when it's dark at 5? Would it feel too austere? too antiseptic?
show dirt and dog nails like a mother trucker.
Maybe not white but bright....
This shot from 'Martha' seen round the blog world, for good reason, has always seemed like a good dare. But then, so does this sensible serene middle ground. It seems safer:
credit::House Beautiful
This one's clearly still in the incubator. In the mean time I'll stand at a good vantage point, chin between my thumb and forefinger, eyes squinted, trying to wrap my head around this 'dilemma'
Comments
Am I being influenced by the beautiful summer day, your blog, or that the white floors look damn good?
Quandary.
L.
Melissa, I love that grain showing through look too, but I've already stained and painted these floors, so I think it will be deck paint again...
If I get the nerve up.
I'll start with the bedrooms maybe
thanks La Maison Fou!
(I've been staring at Maia's bedroom floor thinking it's needs a white wash)
Don't know if you've had a chance to look at Thomas O'Brien's new book, but his house has white floors and I loved it!!!
hmm. I wonder if I were to put a heavy duty, super toxic smelling, over-lay of something, then maybe it would withstand the sand and the dog nails.
I'll start with the girls' rooms and see how that works out.
Karena
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Thanks!
amy :)
honestly, my only problem with them is that i don't want to put area rugs over them! my girls need a soft place to play on the floor in their rooms, though- i'll do it soon!
you'd love it...
I love white floors.
Go for it!
xo xo
They're so pretty but impractical for us here.. but you're by the beach so sand might not be so bad ;)
...and if you do rugs where the dirt will be
xo
seems that the vote is leaning toward 'do it'!!!
Love the light painted floor idea. In a darker/colder climate a lovely plaid floor covering hides a multitude of sins.