BPF: One of my biggest pet peeves is rod pocket drapery panels thrown up on cheap rods, then considered "window treatments". If someone wants tailored draperies but is on a budget, what should they keep in mind? BB: One thing we did recently was pick up ready-made panels from Anthropologie (they have a fabulous selection of them), and then to smarten them up: we had our drapery fabricator add lining and hem them so that they were just the right length to “kiss” the floor of the room. Once these updates were done, even the rod pockets didn’t bother us; the panels looked completely custom.

The style mix is not initially apparent in this room, perhaps because of the beautiful symmetry created by the ceiling beams and drapery panels. But looking closer, the traditional mantel is in strong contrast to a contemporary coffee table, while the chairs flanking the fireplace feature traditional tufting on one and paired down modern lines on the another.

It would be difficult to fully appreciate the shape of these sconces if they were in any other hue against that off-white background. In red, you see every arm and curve. More red around the home: Hollywood Glamour in Black, White and Red Your Entry: Mad About Red

Coffee tables are tough because they're functional; you don't want to fill the whole table top so you can't put down a cup of coffee. But you want it to look elegant and composed without it seeming like you fussed too much with it. I liken this to dressing up for a party: I want to look fabulous, I just don't want to look like I tried to look fabulous. See the way the objects are paired into little conversations in random locations on the table? One section is looks more scattered while the other side is stacked and structural. Effortless and elegant, and put together just enough.

1. "Instant Space," Betsy Burnham. A pioneer of the online decorating concept, Betsy Burnham of Burnham Design developed Instant Space, her online design service, to fill a need she recognized: offering high-quality design to budget-conscious and long-distance clients. Full-service interior design from the highly sought-after Burnham can get quite expensive. But if a client is willing to do some of the legwork, an Instant Space box complete with furniture plans, sources, fabric swatches and paint samples, plus specific instructions on how to implement the design, arrives in as little as a month — and at a small fraction of the cost.Need to know: You send in measurements and photos of your space plus inspiration photos, fill out an online questionnaire and pay the full fee up front. Four to six weeks later, you receive a pretty linen box in the mail containing a design board, material and paint samples, a furniture plan drawn to scale, a shopping list with resources available locally in your area or online and step-by-step instructions for pulling the room together.Cost: $975 to $1,950Is it right for you? Instant Space is a great option for those pining to work with a fancy decorator but who want to implement the design on their own time. If you love the Burnham Design look and appreciate receiving a luxe box with samples and professional design boards in the mail (rather than emailed documents alone), this could be the right choice for you. Also worth noting, you can choose to add trade-only fabrics and furnishings to your Instant Space design plan for an added 25 percent commission. See the Houzz interview with Betsy Burnham

A piece of real or faux coral with a striking silhouette can become a versatile accessory. While the natural colors are gorgeous, painting a piece to coordinate with the room is a great option. Gold and silver are our favorites for adding drama; basic white can tone down a glamorous scheme.

Browns, beige, cream, gray and orange. Proof positive that it can work.

2. Use strong lines to draw the eye. In a room that mixes straight and curved lines, crisp diagonals draw the eye to the fireplace focal point. The screen is also a good opportunity to add metallic accents to a room.

Coral para mama

like the pops of color on the wall with the neutral decor

brown beige orange & white

nice transition from LR

pop of coral

lovely

coffee table

Layered neutrals

mantel

coral coral flanking fireplace

Table

Colour scheme

Sconce

Love the neutral pallet with the almost fluorescent pop of color.

Faux fireplace

Love Coral Wall Sconces

Coral accents

Love the neutrals with a pop of color

Coral, colors

Fireplace

Color

paint.

Brown, grey, beige,

Mixing traditional and modern :D

The color pallet browns/ cream n orange colors

Coral pops in living room

Color combo

this is what I really like; neutral colors with a really popping accent; could be teal, barnyard red, sunset yellow, crimson like these accents appear

love orange and lugh blue with brown.... love love these curtains and rods

Faux fire place

footstool - perhaps just a little smaller but about right height

cream and gray living room

touches of coral with grey and taupe

Draperies are in Bechamel, a beautiful wool from Rogers and Goffigon.

Chair

With such red

Browns, beige, cream, gray and orange. Proof positive that it can work.

An idea for how to expand the mantel around a simple wood surround

tufted chair and ottoman

Chair and ottoman

drapes

curtains

Drapes gray brown. Beige together

Chair and ottoman

Likes color pallet

snygg färgkombo

Gray, brown, black, beige, white & red

Fireplace

Mirror

orange/blue

chair

Coral

Pancket

I like

Windows/ doors.

Coral

Color scheme

love those coral sconces

browns

ranura en la mesa

Faux fireplace and decorations

Like the wall scones

white beams windows

Colors

brown & black

brown, gray, beige, cream, and orange

Fireplace

bathroom color scheme

Coral- orange!

different color gray chairs and styles by fireplace

Curtain color

using accent colors

firescreen

color

Like all the colors

tan curtains with grey furniture

Colors

tufted chair

symmetry

Crazy slash of color!

Screen

Beige and gray

Striking chrome

N c

upholstery

Wall color

coral sconces

fireplace

Love the Fire Place

furniture arranged by fireplace, large vases

Strong lines to draw eye to fireplace

I like the jacks on the coffee table.

Colors, mostly

Blue chair

Orange decor/accent pieces on my fireplace with blue and brown living room.

uses of grey with coral pops

beachy but not cheesy

Light brown para el cuarto

art decor red-orange for living room

colors and chairs

Chairs

Browns/greys

Curtain brown

curtains

chair, ottoman, colors, side table

add orange to brighten brown and blue

Cortinas

Gray brown cream

box on coffee table

liked fireplace screen

Fireplace looks like an illusion

The scones

Sconces

Random pop of red.

Brown chair with puckers in back

fireplace screen

All

Coral sconces

Sconce

omg coral and fireplace and chair

could weather the mantel with paint

nice chair

chair

sconces

Curtains can be different colors in dining and living.

Coffee table

COMMMMMM

Wall color

Color

Fireplace

Curtains

brown, gray,beige, cream and orange makes this room so pretty

Linen curtains with beige

Cool sconces

brown, grey, cream, gray and orange

Sala com lareira.

Grey Chair Style

brown, beige and orange

beige, cream gray and organe can work well

tuffed chair

Done right all colors can work together

mis-matched chairs

The mix of beige, brown and textures.

LR

chair

symmetry of space

brwn

Colors

gray, coral

Tufted chair

browns complimented by bright colour

browns, creams, greys

Scounce

Chair

Browns, beige, cream, gray and orange

I love the dark gray / brown chair on the left

fireplace with mirror and matching decor on each side

Tan, gray, black, and coral! I could so pull this off

Mesa sala proncipal

mirror above fireplace

firescreen

use of coral

Tufted chair and ottoman.

Chairs: light & dark/ 2 different

Color combo

Subtle coral

Brown and gray with splash of color

Chair and ottoman

Color and ror

Chair

sconces

Chair

Tufted chair ottoman

Color combo

Great balance

coloring

accents

Brown, beige, cream, gray and orange together

halli ühendamine beezi ja pruuniga

Blinds

sconces

Great style

sconces

curtain color

Chairs

Dark paint with coral colored accents.

Red accents with neutrals

Coral throw for bed?

The browns and grays look good here together.

Coral

Yes to shells and color scheme for man cave