Don't forget Egypt's brilliant use of color. From coal to copper, they got color right. Think in terms of turquoise, red, gold, greens, and even black accents.
I'm scared of mannequins, but I love the way this person has combined so many different elements into this room—the map, a few signs, bright pops of color and enough white space to let each piece stand out.
Classic update
Turquoise and red rekindle their romance in this retro sitting room. The mid-century look gets a contemporary update with brighter, cleaner versions of these classic colors.