A Fresh New Year!

This time of year, as I put away all of the Christmas decorations, I long for a clean space, fresh and calming space.  I think we tend to automatically turn to white when we think of fresh and calming.  White can be a bit harsh and stark at times, though.  All of the "whites" in our kitchen and living room are actually a bit warm and favor an ivory more than white.  Here are some spaces that make great use of ivory.  Aren't they all beautiful?

{all images via decorpad.com}