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.

Photo of a traditional side yard stone garden path in Minneapolis.

Study room - large contemporary freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in Sydney with white walls

Property marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Designed for the urban family with a 4 story extension that provides the 4/5 bedrooms so rarely available in Hoboken. With a completely open parlor floor, this exquisite home has a contemporary loft like ambiance, 3 wood burning fireplaces, a designer kitchen featuring a Wolf 48” dual fuel range, Miele dishwasher, Carrera marble island and Pietro natural stone counters. A dedicated family room, guest/children’s rooms and master suite with private sitting area with his and hers closets comprise the upper 2 floors. The garden level is spectacular and ideal for a child’s playroom, in-law suite, media room & large separate office space. The 40’ Zen inspired yard is bordered by a custom built ipe’ privacy fence & features an avant- garde design of alternating natural slate and grass with made to order ipe’ planters and gazing balls. Phillip Jeffries designer wall coverings and custom paint grace the walls throughout the interior whereas the exterior brownstone is flawless and authentic newly forged cast iron railings usher you in to this move-in ready home.

Architect: Ron DiMauro Architects Interior Designer: Taste Design Photography: Robyn Ivy
Living room - coastal living room idea in Providence with gray walls

Like an aspiring singer bursting upon the world famous concert hall stage Carnegie is a radiant and nostalgic inspired design. The exposed vintage bulbs add an elegant touch and highlight the Western Bronze finish perfectly. It is now available in Imperial Silver.

Ann Sherman
Eclectic living room photo in Oklahoma City

In its former life this 1960s king size bed was bright white with gold highlights and crushed RED velvet........ And then a transformation into a custom white wash finish and tufted upholstery in a linen blend. Available $2150. Also a pair Drexel Touraine in the same custom white wash finish. $1100. for the pair

Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in Orange County with beige walls and a media wall

Example of a trendy backyard brick floor and gray floor patio design with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops and gray countertops

The Porch Company designed and built this porch adding our Barnwood Bedswing, All Season Curtains, Branches Railings and Barnwood mantel. Swing available at porchco.com/products/bed-swings/ Railings available at porchco.com/products/railings/ Photo by J. Paul Moore Photography

Created from a former breezeway this laundry room and mudroom is bright and cheery, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage single-wall porcelain tile laundry room remodel in Minneapolis with an utility sink, a side-by-side washer/dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and quartz countertops

Ann Sherman
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Oklahoma City

Bill Taylor Photography
Example of a classic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and mosaic tile backsplash

Foster Customs Kitchens; Photos by Robyn Wishna
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional marble floor kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, a farmhouse sink, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Available to view and walk through at Hawk Homes 28820 Route 6 Youngsville, Pa 16371

View of Kitchen looking towards dining room and outdoor cafe: Island contemporary kitchen in Naples, Florida. Features custom cabinetry and finishes, double islands, Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances, super wide Pompeii stone 3 inch counter tops, and Adorne switches and outlets. 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.

Chateau Elan - Plans available at www.MartyWhite.net
Example of a mid-sized classic white two-story brick exterior home design in Charlotte

Front of The Vista Costa Rica - Plans available at www.MartyWhite.net
Huge mediterranean beige two-story stucco exterior home idea in Charlotte