Harmonious Hues

Author and style editor Fifi O'Neill demonstrates the magical ability of white to act as a blank canvas for any home, regardless of theme or lifestyle.

- DANI GRACE

[Sometimes, a room comes together completely after what seems like an eternity, but the final look is worth the wait. These rush-seat, ladder-back chairs, and French tables were purchased years apart, but they tie in perfectly with the 19th-century arched windows.]

[Adding a bench, white upholstery, and chic black shade pendants gave this cozy alcove new life. Light streams in through the windows and reflects off the gold finish inside the pendants to cast an inviting glow.]

An abundance of white in your home might seem like daunting upkeep, but Fifi O'Neill is confident that creating calming spaces with varying white hues can fit anyone's lifestyle.

In her new book, Shades of White: Serene Spaces for Effortless Living, Fifi packs more than 200 pages with endless styling tips throughout 12 case studies of houses that range from minimalist to rustic country to full-on glamorous.