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13. Coastal CasualBeachy textures on items like the natural fiber rug, branches, woven baskets and fringed blankets enhance the neutral palette in this English bedroom. Notable detail: The white painted wood keeps things casual.

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19. Pleasing SymmetryBalance lends ease, particularly in a bedroom where everything is a pretty tight fit. The table lamps here are particularly clever: They don’t take up a lot of space but still have silhouettes that make a big impact. Notable detail: There’s just no beating fresh flowers next to the bed, whether for guests or yourself. Make the extra effort to add them when you can.

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Vintage sconces flank the innards of a piano that sit atop the mantel.

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This space is the center for casual entertaining in the home. It includes the great room, dining room and kitchen. The cabinetry is a mix of architectural salvage, new framing and new contemporary Italian cabinetry. The island counters are a mix of granite and reclaimed wood.

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The walls are faux painted to resemble old plaster. The artist who painted them also worked for Disneyland.

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Photos by Robert PetersonHouzz at a GlanceLocation: Playa del Rey, CaliforniaSize: 2,500 square feet (232.3 square meters); three bedrooms, two bathroomsDesigners: Homeowner and Custom Design & Construction Right out of the gate, you can tell that entering the home will be a unique experience. The gate itself is a repurposed antique wood and iron door. An arbor and lantern reinforce its presence along the sidewalk. “Throughout the house, we were looking to create age while incorporating modern design functions,” project manager Randy Ricciotti says.

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27. Washington, D.C. If you have the pool, the space and the means, a pool house is a fine way to enhance a home. We’re swooning over the outdoor fireplace in particular.

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