Our Favorite White Houses

White is the perfect color for any and all design styles. From elegant and formal to clean and simple, white can do it all. It's no wonder we're obsessed with the white trend! Take a look at some of our favorite white house pins from our Pinterest boards.

Exteriors

This remodeled farmhouse is chic and beautiful. The huge stainless steel windows and the white walls keep it bright and full of light.

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Living Room

We’re crazy for Sara Story’s living room remodel. The home’s Victorian frame is accentuated with an elegant side chair and pendant lights, and the room is fresh and inviting with white walls and buttercream drapery.

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Bedroom

This yummy bedroom is kept open and light with off-white walls and bedding and large windows. The dark upholstery and leather  ground the space.

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Kitchen

We love this white marble kitchen! The white marble countertops and woodwork create a clean feel, while the brass dual apron sink and brass cabinetry hardware add a touch of rustic glamour.

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Bathroom

The white marble floor in this bathroom is quietly elegant, while the white tub commands our attention. The golden goodies throughout the room tie the space all together.

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Laundry

We love this small laundry space. The white takes what can be a stressful area of a home and transforms it into a calm and clean workplace.

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The White House

There's a new man in town—and he's moving into the White House. The White House is the most iconic piece of architecture in American history. Because we draw so much inspiration from it, and in honor of the upcoming inauguration, we thought we would look into the White House history.

The White House was originally designed for a contest held by Congress in 1790. They wanted to see who would be able to design the best home for the President of the United States. No pressure, right. Irish-born architect James Hoban won, and the current White House looks very similar to what was first constructed.

During the War of 1812, the building was set on fire by the British. President James Madison oversaw the reconstruction, but refused to tear down the original walls of the building. After the reconstruction, President James Monroe decorated the interiors with elegant gilded French furniture, much of which remains in the White House today.

When President Theodore Roosevelt came to live in the White House with his large family, he realized the need for expansion. He oversaw the addition of the West Wing, where he moved his presidential office and the cabinet room. Later, President Franklin Roosevelt would oversee the addition of the East Wing.

President Harry Truman renovated the entire building in the 1950s to ensure structural integrity. Like President Madison, he refused to tear down the white walls that Hoban had built 150 years previously.

No major architectural changes have been made since FDR, but each President and his family make plenty of changes to the interiors to reflect the style of the time.

Now, the White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 residence levels, as well as 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. It also has a movie theater, swimming pool, jogging track and a bowling alley! Talk about the perfect place to live.

Hoban's original construction remains in place today after nearly 230 years. And in spite of this symbol's many renovations, the United States White House has always remained just that: white.

Power of a Statement Chair

Just like Bonnie Taylor taught us, everyone needs a hero. And when it comes to decorating, so does every room. When designing a space, it's important to establish what you want that "hero" piece to be early on. Maybe it's some abstract artwork or a colorful rug, but whatever it is, it should be eye-catching! Using an accent chair as your main statement piece is the perfect way to add functional style into your home; and don't you just love walking into a room and instantly thinking, "Man, I want to sit in THAT chair!" A great chair can be a powerful jumping block into great design!

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While finding a great chair is really of one of those "you'll know it when you see it" scenarios, there are a few things we believe can make a chair truly great:

1. Silhouette - A chair that has a unique shape will always catch your eye.

2. Frame - A chair is only as good as it's frame. An exposed or sculptural-like frame can be a major "wow" factor.

3. Novelty - It goes without saying that any chair that makes you take a double-look is making a statement. Sometimes it's fun to dive completely off the deep end and go for something even a little bizarre.

4. Color/Pattern - Sometimes the only thing your chair needs is some really awesome upholstery. Take a traditional silhouette and frame and dress it in a colorful print and you've got yourself a statement piece!

Alice Lane's Top Pins of 2016

Happy 2017! Alice Lane’s designers always have a tab open on Pinterest for inspiration, and Pinterest is also a space where Alice Lane can share our creative work too! So as we reflected on the year of 2016, we decided to share this year’s highlights via a list of Alice Lane’s top pins for 2016. Be sure to follow Alice Lane and our interior design boards on Pinterest.

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Alice Lane likes to flex our design muscles, and this year we published our Modern Glass House in Utah Style and Design. The highlight? These customized front doors. Source: Alice Lane

Living Room

We’re crazy for Sara Story’s living room remodel. As the design pays homage to the home’s Victorian frame through an elegant side chair and pendant lights, the room is also fresh and inviting with a snug sectional and buttercream drapery. Source: Architectural Digest

 

Office

What do you do with those tiny, awkward spaces in historic home? Well this pink office is a perfect example of how bold walls transform small spaces. The accents of gold bring glamour and sophistication to this little office, and the hide rug and grey fabric on the Lucite stool grounds the room. Source: Alice Lane

 

Kitchen

We are in love this sleek and warm kitchen designed by Betsy Brown. The clean lines of the hood and marble waterfall on the kitchen island form a simple and minimalist aesthetic, which is paired with the warmth of a more traditional and rustic wood table. Source: La Dolce Vita Blog

 

Closet

Emily Jackson’s closet is every fashion blogger’s dream! A chandelier, which we imagine adorning a small dressing room at Versailles, hangs dramatically above a customized dresser. Sigh…that dresser. We can’t get over the mixture of hardware and concentric square millwork. Source: Alice Lane

 

Bedroom

Perhaps one of our favorite rooms of the year is Kourtney Kardashian’s guest room. It’s effortless style. We applaud the mixture of textures: the woolly geometric rug, the fluffy fur throw, and the sleek table lamp. Source: Architectural Digest

For inspiration for 2017, follow Alice Lane's Pinterest!

12 Days of Gifting

It's that time of year—to splurge on those you love. We've compiled a festive gift guide to aid you in your quest to gift just the right thing to everyone on your list (especially if that list includes you)!

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On the first day of Christmas ... say yes to carbs.

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On the second day of Christmas ... cuddle up with pure merino wool.

On the third day of Christmas ... keep things fancy with gold-filled arches.

On the fourth day of Christmas ... make bon appétit a reality.

On the fifth day of Christmas ... wash up with lavender, jasmine or anise.

On the sixth day of Christmas ... pair this runner with your table for a match made in Heaven.

On the seventh day of Christmas ... say hello to our rainbow compacts, the perfect mate for touch-ups on the go.

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On the eighth day of Christmas ... stash your beauty essentials in style.

On the ninth day of Christmas ... bookend your collection with rose quartz.

On the tenth day of Christmas ... add charm to your tabletop.

On the eleventh day of Christmas ... keep things classy with smoke glass decanters.

On the twelfth day of Christmas ... plop your roses in a new, marbleized garden.

Disclaimer to the happy shopper: Order items no later than December 10th to get them by Christmas.

Show N' Tell - Emily Jackson's Family Room

Say hello to stylish, opinionated and cozy. We believe that great design is functional, fits the way you live, and is a reflection of you. When we set to work on Emily Jackson’s family room, we wanted to accomplish just that. We spent months designing a space that matched her fashionable flair with comfort, function and ease.

To begin the process, we sat down with Emily to discuss her vision. We weren’t surprised when she gave us her simple criteria for the space: comfortable, chic and kid-friendly. Although Emily is a fashion blogger and devotes a good portion of her time surrounded by the dernier cri, her dream was to create a family room with usable space—space for games, toys and fun. A gathering space for her entire family.

We approached the room with both her kids and key fashion-forward pieces in mind. Other than over-scaled built-ins, the space was a blank canvas. We thought of the built-ins as light blue denim and asked ourselves: What might Emily pair with light denim jeans?

Maybe an acid wash jacket and vintage purse?

Easy enough.

We searched for a rug with an acid wash feel to it. When designing, we always start from the ground up so it was important for us to find a rug that stayed true to Emily’s contemporary taste. We splurged on a hand-knotted, soft-like-silk, 10-by-14 foot stunner that wasn't too young, too trendy or too obvious. It was perfect.

From there, we lent our time to upholstery. We wanted to find fabrics with a vintage flair that paired well with the color of the rug. We found our happy place in '70s-inspired hues, including brown sugar swivel chairs—the supernovas of the space—and a biscuit-colored sofa.

Due to the space’s large footprint, we knew we had to scale the sofa perfectly for it not to look like dollhouse furniture. We pushed together two sectional halves to create a super sofa—more than 13 feet of paradise. It’s deep and designed with enough room for her entire family to curl up on.

The volume of Emily’s family room is double story, meaning we needed to tone down the grandeur and let every piece hang out at a lower altitude. We kept all the furniture at a lower height—the sofa, ottomans, side table, consoles and cocktail table—so one piece isn’t more proud than the other. Our takeaway? You don’t need to do tall, grand things in tall, grand spaces in order to create a wow moment.

Once we had the groundwork laid with the right furniture, we began layering—what fashion is all about. It’s no different for a room.

We topped Emily’s side tables with fashionable accessories and earthy-toned lamps; filled her consoles with books on fashion and hidden storage for kid’s books and toys; mixed up the sofa and chairs with a different texture and pattern on every pillow; adorned her mantel with fun artwork, brass rings and a massive faux horn mirror that took three men and plenty of elbow grease to install. We made everything count.

We love taking someone’s needs and transforming them into a beautiful space with layers of practicality. The ultimate goal was to create a family room that accommodated Emily’s entire family and still felt leisurely, off-duty chic. What’s your favorite aspect of the space?

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Design Principal Jessica Bennett and Emily Jackson

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Shop Emily's family room here and hop on over to read Emily's take on the space here.

We’ll be delving into the details of Emily’s family room over the next few weeks! See you back here next week!

Show N' Tell - Modern Glass House

Well, it's been a few weeks since we've posted here on the blog, and what better way to say hello again than to share one of our most recent projects. We actually wrapped this project up earlier this year, but it's been under wraps until it's recent debut in Utah Style & Design magazine's Fall issue. We were thrilled to have it featured there this month! But in case you missed it (or maybe you just want a another look!), we'll be revealing the whole project today on the blog. It's very rare when a husband and wife have the same exact taste and want the same exact things. This was not one of those rare moments! In fact, the homeowners of this warm contemporary home were quite the opposite in their styles. He wanted minimalist modern. She wanted classic and cozy. They entrusted us to help them find the perfect mix. And that we did! We used a warm walnut throughout the home to keep the rest of the homes stark cool tones in check. Large paneled walls brought depth and interest, but by reversing the moldings it gave it a contemporary spin. Little ying and yang tricks like this made it all possible!

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Thanks to the homes genius layout, the entire backside of the home is nearly floor to ceiling windows. And while the pictures don't do it justice, the view of the valley outback is amazing! We really want to highlight that feature and make sure our designs didn't obstruct that view. Upon entering the home you find yourself staring at a large open staircase. You can almost see right through those floating runs and open railing...refocusing you back on the incredible views.

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The mural wall was a special request from our client. The wife is a photographer and has a love for abstract photography. We loved the idea of turning that wall into vortex or sorts...making that TV almost completely disappears!

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The master bedroom is definitely a slice of heaven. It's cool, crisp, and refreshing AND it's practically drowning in sunlight. So that's a win! We opted for simple window treatments here and throughout the home to once again highlight the views and minimize any obstructions. Don't be fooled by their simplicity though...each window is cased in walnut making them just as thoughtful and important.

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Be sure to check out our online shop for many of our favorite pieces that we used throughout this home!

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Show N' Tell - A Neutral Nursery

Usually the first thing we ask our clients when designing a nursery is, "Are you having a boy? Or a girl?". So when our dear friend and client Natalie Hill Jensen told us she wasn't going to find out we were floored! How do you not find out!? We soon realized though that this nursery would be a special retreat for the mamma, and regardless of what gender the baby was this space was really designed for her! We started by picking gender neutral furnishings and finishes that could later be pulled in either direction once the baby was born. After the arrival of sweet little Lucie, we threw in a few extra pink accessories that easily tipped the scales for the perfect little girls room! Neutral Nursery + Designed by Alice Lane Home Collection-2

Natalie had just a few requests for us, one of them being she wanted items that could easily transition from one phase of life to the next. She also wanted a hint of a moroccan flare, a rocking chair that would work with both her short petite frame and her husband 6'8" build, AND a place to display her growing collection of children's book.

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We selected this exquisite wood and bone inlay chest (our Everly Dresser) for the changing table. It's the perfect height and added that eclectic moroccan vibe she was looking for. We topped it off by adding some perfectly pink accessories where Natalie could stash her everyday baby essentials. Those blooms really gave this space a feminine touch!

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The rug played a major role in the design. It's subtle rainbow of blue and pink was exactly what we needed! It could easily go either way, by playing up the blues or choosing to enhance the pink. It was fun to see the pink really come to life once we added all the extra accessories into the room. And of course, another moroccan touch with that nude leather pouf!

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We kept the walls their original greige and then painted the ceiling a pale blue/gray. It's the perfect "lid on top" to the whole design. And don't you just LOVE this chandelier. Natalie instantly fell in love with it because it reminded her of the dressing room lights from of her Broadway days in NYC.

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For this project, we reached out to our friends at Oilo Studio to help us find the perfect crib bedding. We selected their charcoal and gray linen bumper and Finn crib skirt because it was perfectly neutral! With the rug and the art already adding so much color and movement, we wanted the bedding to be soft and relaxing on the eyes. It's exactly what we needed.

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This wall of books really acts as a piece of art! Seriously...they make the cutest children's books these days, and Natalie owns all of them! This is definitely the happiest little corner in the whole room with its vibrant colors and playful imagery. It always works out so well when you incorporate everyday objects into design.

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Alice Lane Pick: Tibetan Fur Bench

The world is on a craze for Tibetan Fur, and we're no exception here at Alice Lane. We love it for a few reasons: it's beautiful, it's incredibly soft, and it's animal friendly. Cool fact: Tibetan fur is simply made from the long wool hair that is shaved off of Tibetan or Mongolian sheep when it comes time for a haircut. We love the natural curl of the wool and how it adds an incredible organic feel to any room. We've rounded up some of our favorite Tibetan fur benches (that you can now buy online!). With splayed wood legs and a Tibetan wool seat, our Otto bench is versatile as well as comfortable. It fits great in a bedroom, living room, or entry. Also available in a cube size, it fits perfectly under a console (a great trick for storing extra seating!) and is an aesthetically pleasing height. Tibetan Fur Otto CubeTibetan Fur Bench

The Bette ottoman really steps things up with it's sleek acrylic base. Seriously...does wool get any more glamorous?! We love to use this bench tucked under a vanity, or next to a buffet for extra seating. So tell us, what is your favorite Tibetan fur bench?

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Our BIGGEST Tent Sale Ever!

People! This is a big deal! For months and months we've been preparing for this most amazing show event. We've been purging our warehouse, pulling product, marking it down, then marking it down even more (because why not), and gathering it all together under the Big Top! That's right...it's time for another Tent Sale! This time, we're offering our lowest and best discounts right out of the gate on Alice Lane Home Collection and Wonderland by Alice Lane products. Some are still even in their boxes! So when we say it's our biggest Tent Sale yet, we really mean it. Mark your calendars and join us at our Orem location (look for the big white tent on the corner of State Street and University Parkway!) this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. First come, first serve. No holds. You're gonna want to be first!

Show N' Tell - Emily Jackson's Entry

Good morning and hellooooooo beautiful! We're thrilled to show you another chapter (and shop-able collection!) that we've been working on with the stylish Emily Jackson from The Ivory Lane. Her entry way! As you well know by now, we've been helping Emily put all of the final touches together in her new home (check out her kitchen and closet here). A home's entrance is so important because it gives you just a taste of what is to come. A bit of an appetizer, if you will. It should set the stage and give your guests that "wow" feeling that will make them want to see more. And since we believe you should always put your best foot forward, that's exactly what we did in Emily's entry. It's warm and welcoming, but still says "I'm bold and chic, and you're going to love me."

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We chose to incorporate this modern art to add a bit of contrast to the space, and because we loved how it played so well with the curved paneling in our Elisabeth Buffet. It also brought out that bit of "edge" that we see in Emily's own personal style from time to time. So chic!

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This subtle snake-skin rug was the perfect fit for her entry. We needed something large and with impact to help fill in the space between her front door and staircase, and we knew this would do just the trick. We love how this space turned out, and so does Emily! No doubt her guests will love it just as much from the second they walk in.

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