Period rooms don't need to be painted with "traditional" colours. So forget whites and creams and try more distinctive colours. High ceilings can carry modern, bold colours. Accessories can really complete the look, copper vases set this room off beautifully. Wall colours Stepping Stone, available in Matt or Mid Sheen Breatheasy emulsion and Royal Ocean available in any finish from Crown Colourmix.

Iba Design Associates David Lauer Photography
Study room - small transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room idea in Denver with blue walls and no fireplace

What a fun children's loft! The bottom hosts a cozy reading nook to hang out for some quiet time, or for chatting with the girls. The turquoise walls are amazing, and the white trim with pops of bright pink decor are perfect. What child would not LOVE to have this in their room? Fun fun fun! Designed by DBW Designs, Dawn Brady of Austin Texas. anna-photography.com

Danny Piassick
Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor bedroom design in Dallas with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Marlon Crutchfield
Mid-sized elegant guest dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in DC Metro with yellow walls and no fireplace

Photo: Stacy Larsen Photography
Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor dining room remodel in Tampa with white walls

Rustic White Interiors
Large transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Atlanta with gray walls

Trendy master dark wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with purple walls

Sheila Bridges Design, Inc
Enclosed kitchen - small transitional u-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, no island and turquoise cabinets

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz Door color: Blue Spa, Benjamin Moore; exterior color: Ultra Pure White PPU18-6, Behr
Entryway - shabby-chic style entryway idea in Tampa with a blue front door

Example of a tuscan bathroom design in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets and white countertops

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and blue backsplash

Ian McFarlane
Inspiration for a transitional formal dark wood floor living room remodel in Atlanta with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

This master bedroom shows how muted colors - such as the varied family of grays & silver tones here - can made vibrant and inviting - with a punch of color (in this case, bright teal/turquoise)

Eric Roth Photography
Bedroom and large beach style gender-neutral turquoise floor kids' bedroom photo in Providence with gray walls

Mid-sized transitional open concept brown floor, dark wood floor and wall paneling living room photo in Phoenix with blue walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Large tuscan l-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen photo in Miami with white backsplash, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, copper countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A down-filled custom linen sectional sits atop a graphic rug from Stark Carpet. Custom white oak coffee table anchors the room. Bookcases were reworked and the backs of them were recovered in a textured grasscloth. We love how the floor pillows really combine the two rooms into one. Photos by Denise Davies

Bedroom - traditional bedroom idea in Charlotte with black walls