Whiteware on the sideboard and sunny yellow paint add up to a cheerful dining room in this staged home. We painted the chair rail white to stand out. A trio of Currier and Ives prints brings a note of tradition to the space.

Two swirled vintage glasses on a hand painted tray. Southern charm at its best. All you need is some lemonade and a front porch.

We painted the original vanity black, put in a wood-look Allure floor, added a mirror, a zebra rug, new shower curtain and a Chinese garden drum. Brand new bath!

We added a glass shelf from Target over the toilet and staged it with white and black accents. A starfish sits atop towels under a black and white photo. Walls are Benjamin Moore's Saybrook Sage.

A modern dining room vignette featuring two vintage molded plywood chairs, a starburst table mirror on a stand and a vintage African statue. On a shelf below, a vintage wicker elephant. Underneath it all, a leaf-patterned rug.

This Master Bedroom in a beachside condo was treated to calming tans and deep browns. We love the pillow pattern, an Indian wood block style with a Moorish tile feel. A simple vase holds plain brown branches.

Foo dogs. Can you ever have enough? Even this little guy -- who we found minus his partner -- works when you pair him with chunky books and lotus candle holders.

We repainted this little bar cart and transformed it from a plain brown cabinet to an ooh-la-la martini zone. Wouldn't you love to pour a couple of glasses for your friends in front of this cutie? We love how it turned out.

The bookcase is a knock-off of the Network bookcase by Room and Board, and it was manufactured for Target a few years ago. We love how it can be used either vertically or horizontally, depending on your space and needs.

This detail shot of this beachy condo shows a bronze-toned book cover acting as the perfect foil to our color scheme. Surf's up.

In this large Spanish style bathroom with traditional Saltillo tile, a vintage cabinet holds pampering bath supplies. A burnished gold tone mirror reflects in the background. Wall color is Ralph Lauren Manor Gray.

A traditional lamp is updated by placing it on a white Saarinen style bedside table. Eclectic accents like a vintage white bird, prints in gold frames and sumptuous linens soften the look.

We staged this Living Room to be calm, soothing and neutral with little pops of pattern. The sofa is the Chloe by Macy's. The coffee table peeking out on the right is from Urban Outfitters.

Black, white and yellow in a high contrast, high drama Hollywood Regency style. We designed this room for impact. The nightstands and art are vintage finds.

Detail of Hollywood Regency Bedroom in black, white and yellow color scheme.

This Asian inspired Living Room got a strong dose of orange in the form of gourd lamps and pillows. Green tones dominate, with hits of gold and brown.

Details matter when you're designing and staging a room. A great tabletop never goes unnoticed. This one has a modern feel.

We created a fresh nautical look by hand-stenciling black numbers onto simple white vases.

We worked with a mix of materials on this mantel display, ranging from vintage finds to a DIY-framed Cost Plus napkin and hand-made vintage book bundles.

A collection of vintage personal accessories fills shelves in this modern office

Eccentric vintage items on a shelf in this modern office project

A dark gray wall accents the bright red of an IKEA Olle chair and the modern CB2 credenza in this eccentric and eclectic office space. The wall color is Dior Gray by Benjamin Moore.

An IKEA Expedit shelving unit and a Galant desk pair for an organized, clean-lined home office space

A closeup of the bed and bedside table in this updated traditional bedroom.

A great space for yoga with a seagrass mat, a double wall basket for pillows, a woven ottoman and space to zen out on the deck.

An IKEA Malm dresser serves as a simple counterpoint to a faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale chair with a geometric design pillow and Mid Century Modern details.

On the bed are sheets by Thomas O'Brien Vintage Modern for Target, and the room is painted Manor Gray by Ralph Lauren. The headboard is from Target. Then we added a selection of bed pillows from Nate Berkus' line for Linens 'N Things, Target and Ross (Damask pillows), and framed some 1960s Fillmore...

A set of Danish modern candlesticks, square white plates and 70s green and aqua geometric napkins atop an antique pine table equal an eclectic and interesting mix.

A set of Danish modern candlesticks, square white plates and 70s green and aqua geometric napkins atop an antique pine table equal an eclectic and interesting mix.

Acacia wood grain tray on a coffee table

A modern orange lamp shares a tabletop with a white foo dog and a faux croc box.

Two orange lamps flank a brown leather club chair accented by Chinoiserie tables in this Asian inspired Living Room.

Shells and a white faux croc tray in a beachy coastal countertop display in the bath.

Take a Chiavari Ballroom Chair (like the kind you see at wedding reception tables) and paint it a bright color, like the yellow we've used here, and it's transformed.

Make your own vintage book bundles. Just tear the covers off old books and tie them up in string. Or you can buy them from Pottery Barn or etsy.com.

We painted and reupholstered a pair of vintage Thonet cane back bentwood chairs that had seen better days. We used satin finish Rustoleum 2X Cover spray paint in Granite and recovered the seat cushions with a vintage batik fabric.

We updated this little vintage footstool by painting it a rich coral red and reupholstering it in an orange and green geometric print.

We updated the look of this vintage chair by painting it fresh green and reupholstering the seat cushion in a geometric pattern of orange and green.

Little green tables that have gone unloved for awhile tend to gather at our doorstep. They’re just naturally drawn to our DIY spirit, in hopes that they, too, will one day end up on the blog. Such was the case with this sad (but cute and full of potential) little thrift store find for $8. A little...

A grouping of photos in frames, a manzanita branch and a polished nickel lantern mingle with books both old and new in this eclectic bookshelf display.

We repainted a set of three chairs a fresh white and reupholstered them in Waverly's B&W toile fabric for a whole new look.

A vintage Larry Laszlo for Towle Sterling martini pitcher and stirrer on a mirrored tray on bar top set the mood for an art deco style room. Vintage framed art from the1920s adds to the vibe. The glasses are by Calvin Klein Home.

A vintage handmade Ikat throw from Timor lays across a bedroom dresser.

We painted this vintage trunk white so that we could use it in home stagings in either modern or traditional homes. It had been a dingy Army green before and while it had some vintage charm that way, we prefer it light and versatile. Above it, we put a Charley Harper bird print into a simple white...

We styled this bedroom with a mix of vintage and modern pieces. The side table is pure 1950s, but we've edged it up a little with pattern and B&W.

A vintage ashtray serves as a potential bedside jewelry holder and foil to coastal decor like a sea urchin in this tabletop display.

We used a vintage Navajo blanket as a graphic B&W focal point atop a white bed.

A vintage trophy and a humorous eye chart are great eclectic details to use when personalizing a space. All were sourced by us at vintage and thrift shops.

Yes, you can put a plate wall in a bedroom, especially when you use white platters like we did here and mix in other vintage details, like original oil paintings and hand-painted furniture.

DIY apothecary jar terrarium. http://madisonhome.tumblr.com

A vintage wicker wrapped demijohn is the perfect accent piece for a dining room or kitchen

Eclectic bedroom with a desk featuring a distressed finish, a Crate and Barrel chair, a glass lamp and large oil painting. A soft blue and taupe color scheme prevails.

A retro bar with 1950s bright orange tray and gold-banded martini glasses with a vintage lamp

A mix of modern and vintage items add a personal note to this home office, including a vintage French Hitchcock poster

A personal mix of modern and vintage details in a home office makeover.

A vintage dresser top with books and vintage detail

A modern tablescape with books and natural details

A vintage wicker wrapped demijohn and vintage oil painting share space in this bookcase styling

An IKEA LACK bookcase holds a variety of books and decorative items in this home office.

On a bedroom dresser, a combination of colorful red items against a brown and white striped curtain.

Don't be afraid to display a vintage print in a rustic wood frame like this outside if you're hosting a tea party or other garden event, as we did here. The charm of this little boy in a hat with the sun illuminating his face is priceless.

A well-made wrought iron table and matching chairs need only a shaft of sunlight and a subtle blue bowl to shine on this patio.

A vintage C. Jere wall sculpture is a true conversation piece in any design. Here we used it to great effect at an outdoor event leaning against a stone fire pit.

A large Tuscan style lamp is placed in front of a mirror in an entry way for additional drama.

A vintage plate shares a tabletop display with a sea urchin under a glass dome and a soapstone ginger jar

A set of vintage Heath Ceramic coffee cups and saucers

A vintage Bavarian vase in a bedroom dresser top display

A selection of hand-painted antique plates from the turn of the century against a dark wood-paneled background on a plate wall

A vintage Ikat throw is used here as a bedspread

A vintage flowerpot holding a succulent plant shares space in this dresser top detail with a vintage wooden box, a Chinese tea basket and a Mid Century vase

A Jonathan Adler for Pottery Barn ceramic vase atop a simple stack of books with a driftwood branch makes for a clean and modern table top display.