Who says white is boring? Bold, bright and beautiful, these breathtaking white homes around the globe prove that sometimes when it comes to design, less is more.
From stately homes to space-age estates, click or scroll through to see how these sleek perfectly pale properties stretch the bounds of just what a little paint can do...
Contemporary and visually impactful, this coastal crib in County Clare is truly one-of-a-kind. The modern bungalow is within easy reach of the seaside town of Lahinch in western Ireland and actually has a celebrity owner.
The property belongs to Spanish professional golfer Jon Rahm, who won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2019.
The brilliant bungalow was designed for four people and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a free-flowing, open-plan layout with a living room, dining zone and kitchen.
It's a beautiful space. Every single wall benefits from large expanses of glass, while generous ceilings allow for airy and inviting interiors.
The property was designed by architect Alex Russell and has an all-white interior palette, complemented by warm wood tones, polished concrete floors and colourful artwork.
Both of the home's bedrooms enjoy unobstructed sea views, while a floor-to-ceiling picture window in the lounge perfectly frames the scenery outside. Imagine waking up here...
But we can't help but think the best bit about this house is the view. Offering panoramic scenery across Liscannor Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the home is also a short drive from the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and the idyllic village of Doonbeg.
Fallen in love? You can stay here anytime you like.
From the great minds at Chris Jenkins Design comes this vision in white known as the Port Douglas House. Situated, appropriately enough, in Port Douglas, Australia, the sleek modern home has a clean, boxy silhouette.
You'll notice a lack windows which gives the property an almost unbroken white façade. So, how do they incorporate light into the home? Step inside to find out...
The house’s interiors are nearly as uninterruptedly white as its exteriors, with white walls, white ceilings and seamless white cabinetry in the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.
This open floor plan features furnishings in a neutral colour palette, further accentuating the pallor of the space, which is lit from a wall of sliding glass doors looking out over the back of the property.
In addition to numerous doors, a collection of strategically placed skylights and three-quarter-enclosed upper balcony also help the space feel bright and airy, in spite of the lack of front-facing windows.
A floating central staircase lit by a two-storey window shaft leads to the second floor. Up there is a library, a bedroom with an ensuite, two covered terraces and the semi-enclosed sun porch.
Outside, there's a glittering pool, plenty of deck space and another covered terrace with a dining area.
Through both its indoor and outdoor spaces, the home remains meticulously white in its primary colour palette, producing a very mid-century, almost space age-inspired effect.
Vaguely reminiscent of the US’s own White House, this Palladian-style stately home in Greenstead Green, Essex is an elegant showstopper.
The Georgian mansion sits like a wedding cake in the heart of 52 (21ha) rolling countryside acres and is indeed available to book as a wedding venue or vacation rental. Let’s take a look inside…
The home’s period features have been painstakingly restored and maintained, including parquet floors, French doors, marble fireplaces and ornate filigree.
However, the house has also been meticulously updated to modern standards to boast top-of-the line such as the indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and gym.
Cheerful, springy colour palettes flow throughout the house, punctuated by cherry and mahogany furnishings. Enormous sash windows and
French doors help to flood the various entertaining spaces with natural light, and there are spectacular views of the surrounding landscaped grounds, which include a small pond and floodlit tennis courts.
The property includes seven luxurious bedrooms and nine and a half (arguably more luxurious!) bathrooms, each elegantly furnished in a modern style which nevertheless pays homage to the home’s Georgian roots.
There are also nine reception rooms, including a study, billiards room and game room. It’s almost like stepping into a game of Cluedo!
This glamorous Mediterranean-style home in Fort Worth, Texas has a glowing white stucco exterior topped off by a quintessential red tile roof.
A brand-new build, the home is on five lush acres (2ha) of Texan countryside and even includes its own creek.
The house also features its own resort-style pool area, complete with lounge space and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen.
Upon entering the home, you are immediately greeted by a double-height entryway, topped off by a hand-crafted artisanal dome from which is suspended a 12-foot (4m) chandelier. Talk about a dramatic entrance!
Painted in a calming white, this space flows seamlessly into a two-storey open-plan seating area, which is made effortlessly airy by its combined height and neutral colour palette.
The adjoining dining room and kitchen are also predominantly decorated in pale colour palettes, with white cabinetry, a light wood centre island and stove hood and white marble countertops.
There are also several splashes of wrought iron throughout the space, predominantly in light fixtures and door and window frames, which stand out starkly against the pale backdrop, serving as dramatic focal points.
Blue serves as recurring pop of colour throughout the home, from the light teal backsplash in the kitchen and blue marble accent wall in the master bathroom, to the cerulean soft furnishings and ceiling accent panel in this bedroom.
There is also an electric blue entertainment room downstairs, complete with a home theatre, snack station and ping pong table.
Known as Longleigh, this ultra-modern white house is in Croyde, just a stone’s throw away from Exmoor National Park. The seaside property has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms with beautiful ocean views out over the dunes.
A new build, the home was completed in 2021, designed to maximise indoor/outdoor living.
The modern aesthetics continue inside the house, where stark white walls are punctuated by wrought iron accents and warm wood furnishings.
Industrial-style light fixtures run the length of the dining table, but the space is softened by plenty of plants and rattan touches.
A wall of sliding glass doors provides access out into the back garden.
The comfortable seating area complete with log burner makes the perfect place to return to after a long day of beach walks.
For warmer evenings, a spacious roof deck wraps around the entirety of the house, offering plenty of space for outdoor hosting, lounging or dining al fresco.
A firepit and barbecue are on hand for any outdoor snacking needs!
With six large ensuite bedrooms, there is no shortage of space for friends in this charming seaside rental. We love that there's dedication to monochrome throughout.
We particularly enjoy this zebra-style bedroom and its sleek white marble ensuite. The home is available to rent on Airbnb if you want to check it out for yourself.
In the beautiful Spanish countryside, Villa Paula is an historic Valencian villa packed with rustic charm and authentic architectural details.
From the Mirabete tower to the 18th-century hand-painted depiction of the Virgin of the Desamparados at the property entrance, there's plenty to take in.
The home dates to the 15th century, with a spectacular 43,055-square-foot (4,000sqm) garden full of fruit trees, palm trees and a jasmine-covered gazebo.
Inside, the home is airy and spacious, accented by original 15th century ceramics, marble floors, tapestries and paintings by prominent local artists.
Formal entertaining spaces include a dining room, living room, playroom equipped with pool table and cinema, a full library and elegant hall of mirrors.
There is also a spacious kitchen suitable for preparing family-style meals.
With seven bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, Villa Paula has the capacity to sleep up to 15 people.
Each bedroom is elegantly appointed and decorated in accordance with a specific theme, including a children’s room and a spacious master suite.
To capitalise on the beautiful Valencian weather, the villa also includes plenty of outdoor space.
Relax on the dreamy terrace surrounded by columns and overhung with bougainvillea, enjoy a cool drink in the dry courtyard adorned with cacti and antique vases, or take a shady stroll down the gallery decorated with blue and white ceramics.
There is also a large pool and plenty of lush lawn space for younger guests to enjoy.
This tradition hacienda-style home in Villa de Ayala, Mexico was inspired by the cloisters of the high Middle Ages. It was built to maximise easy indoor/outdoor living with covered terraces for outdoor lounging and dining.
These cloisters converge on a central courtyard and fountain, with lush green lawns leading down to a pool and pool house.
Inside, the home is replete with period architectural details including terracotta tile floors, arched doorways, ornate woodwork and ornamental tiles.
Encouraging airflow, tall windows and large bifold doors allow gentle breezes to drift through the living spaces and bedrooms.
With seven bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms, the home can accommodate upwards of 16 guests.
While the predominant colour palette throughout the home is white and airy, pops of azure blue punctuate the interiors, as can be seen in this traditional kitchen.
With dark wood cabinetry, brass pots and hand-painted dishes, the rustic space flows seamlessly into an outdoor dining area covered by the cloister.
Other semi-enclosed entertaining spaces include a lounge with a flatscreen TV, vintage victrola and drinks cabinet, a breakfast area and several comfy hammocks overlooking the sparkling, heated pool.
If this home seems like a Mexican paradise, you’ll be happy to learn it’s available to book on Airbnb.
Blending seamlessly into the snowscape, this white tiny home in Lac-Beauport, Canada is as pale and pristine as the freshly fallen snowflakes surrounding it.
The high-end tiny home emits a magical glow from its mountaintop perch, granting breathtaking views of the sunsets over the surrounding slopes. Naturally it's a skier's paradise.
Inside, the home features a minimalist design, with clean lines, pale colours and enormous glass windows at the front and back of the house so outsiders could look straight through the structure.
Fortunately, the home is so secluded on its mountaintop that you’ll have absolute privacy and can simply enjoy the gorgeous views which serve as a focal point in the otherwise pared-back space.
The home includes a main living area with a comfortable lounge, log burner, fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
For warmer months, there is a secondary outdoor living space with a barbecue, fireplace and additional dining table.
There is also an outdoor hot tub upstairs, the perfect place to unwind and watch the sun set.
The home includes two bedrooms, with capacity to sleep up to four people. A cosy children’s room with bunk beds can be found on the first floor, along with its own bathroom.
Upstairs, the master suite (pictured) is the piece de resistance. Three of its four walls are huge windows. This magical room allows you to drift off to sleep as if you’re floating in the treetops. What could be better?
While as yet unrealised, the design for this modern home in Wiesbaden, Germany from Christ.Christ. associated architects is pretty spectacular.
Drawing on design elements from the surrounding residential area, the home imbues traditional forms with distinctly contemporary style.
These include a gabled roof, plastered façade and folding shutters, all drenched in a creamy white.
The home is spread over three floors, with the bedrooms on the middle storey sandwiched in between two levels of living space.
The design encompasses four separate apartments which are laid out in L shapes, nested into one another to maximise both floor space and privacy.
Stark white interiors mirror the home’s exterior, creating a minimalist space. However, the use of white is more than a stylistic choice; it's a strategic innovation to prevent heat retention and help keep the home cool.
The ultra-sleek interiors are just a happy coincidence!
On the first floor, a series of sliding glass doors open out onto a spacious patio, with plenty of room for dining and relaxing.
The cool granite of this outdoor extension compliments the home’s minimalist, modern aesthetic, and nearly doubles the square footage of the first storey.
The ultimate mid-century modern residence, this sleek rental in Indio, California looks straight out of the space age.
With its asymmetrical, angular roofline, sprawling floorplan and distinctive column supports, this unique home was designed by architect Walter S. White to harmonise with the surrounding landscape.
Inside, the home is expertly furnished and bathed in natural light from the windows which encircle the home.
White walls, light wood panelling and simple, streamlined furnishings help elevate the space.
It feels bright and airy throughout the open floor plan living and dining area.
Recently renovated, the home offers six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, with the capacity to sleep up to 16 guests.
Each bedroom has a king-size bed, five of the six include their own ensuite, and several offer sliding glass doors which provide access out to the patio and pool. Sounds dreamy to us.
Outside, the home offers a host of amenities including a large swimming pool and spa, a spacious patio with plenty of lounge areas, a fire pit, a putting green and two additional residences perfect for in-law or newlywed-style suites.
The hilltop estate is also walking distance to music festival Coachella, in case anyone was curious…
The perfect blend of traditional elegance and modern luxury, this charming villa in France’s Perpignan region has a façade so white and glistening it looks as though it’s been polished.
Large bay windows and a terracotta tiled roof break up the pearly exterior and give the home a slightly Mediterranean aesthetic.
Inside, the home also features a largely white colour palette, flooded with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The main living area is made spacious and airy by a double-height ceiling. A modular fireplace serves as a focal point, breaking up the wall of sliding glass doors which provide views out over the patio, garden and pool.
Under the overhang from the second storey, a sleek kitchen continues the white theme, with uniform white cabinetry and central island, offset by a black accent wall and industrial-style black ceiling beams.
Just beyond the kitchen, a cosy dining area offers a sunny spot for family meals, while more sliding glass doors also provide the option to easily dine al fresco.
The home includes six bedrooms and six bathrooms, each decorated with scandi-style furniture and accented with vivid pops of colour.
Meanwhile, the monochromatic colour palette continues outside, with a polished white patio encircling the pool.
For indoor entertainment, you’ll also find a fully equipped game room complete with foosball, ping pong and billiards tables.
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