We made every effort to visually meld the dining room with the living rooms without applying the same wall covering. This bold blue and white geometric gives a modern twist to a room with traditional corner cabinets. The overall color scheme of blue and white can be accessorized with different...

The strong white moldings are highlighted by the dark blue linen wallaper.

An example of a good mix: a handsome family console coexists happily with a modern mother of pearl mirror and Murano lamps.

Pops of orange in the pillows, throw and artwork are the accent colors against the blue and white. Geometric patterns abound.