The 3 White Sites

Today I was given 3 URLs form a fellow class-mate. They are websites from 3 Different artists. They all seem to have the same "white" website look. I am naming this blog post the "The 3 White Sites".

Site 1: http://motherbird.com.au/
Site 2: http://afom.com.au/
Site 3: http://olegdou.com/

These sites all function perfectly, and due to their "clutter free" interface, they definately place emphasis on the content within the site, which is good thing.

I am beginning to accpet the fact the designing trend for websites in 2013. I'm still not LOVING it, but I am accpeting it.

This is my Style of website - Is it dated?

I am looking at the new trend of websites, and I am not feeling the love. I am also looking at websites where I do feel the love, but they seem to be dated.

Here are some images of the websites I like. They seem to grungy and/or quirky

Note: The links may be broken, as these websites maybe out of date.

Note: Here is a link to an online tutorial to the kind of website style i like: http://psd-files.com/blog/how-to-create-a-vintage-photoshop-file/

Here are some images of the websites which are more modern - 2013 style. Not liking these very much.

Hmm...I think I need to compromise.

This might be a compromise:

Creative Mass” a Stunning One-Paged Website Template (PSD)
http://inspiredcore.com/freebie-creative-mass-a-stunning-one-paged-website-template-psd

This is a template, but I do like the look of it. It definately is not grungy like the "older" websites I like. I am a little bit unsure which way to go. I may even decide to just go with the current trend and simply accept the fact that this is how websites are being designed these days.

Note: http://inspiredcore.com/ - The actual Inspired Core website is kind of cool too. It is white though.

Links:

10 Web Design Trends for 2013
http://www.awwwards.com/10-web-design-trends-for-2013.html

35 Modern Metro Style Designs For Inspiration
http://www.101webdesigns.com/2013/03/metro-style-designs/
Colour trends in web design for 2013

15 Web Design Trends for 2013
http://www.slideshare.net/davidleeking/15-web-design-trends-for-2013