Located in San Rafael's sunny Dominican neighborhood, this East Coast-style brown shingle needed an infusion of color and pattern for a young family. Against the white walls in the combined entry and living room, we mixed mid-century silhouettes with bold blue, orange, lemon, and magenta shades. The living area segues to the dining room, which features an abstract graphic patterned wall covering. Across the way, a bright open kitchen allows for ample food prep and dining space. Outside we painted the poolhouse ombre teal. On the interior, we echoed the same fun colors of the home.

Living room with walls painted with Mylands Colours of London "French Green No. 187".
Living room - mid-sized traditional formal light wood floor living room idea in New York with green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Marsh Savannah Cabinets, Shaker door style, full overlay, painted maple, Color: Linen. Pendants: Progress Lighting P5589-20 Bay Court Collection 1-Light Hanging Lantern Wall Color: Sherwin Williams 7531 Canvas Tan

3″x8″ Subway Tile – 614 Matador Red(discontinued), 1015R Caribbean Blue, 406W Aged Moss, 920 Midnight Sky, 1950E Indian Summer, 713 Peacock Green, 65R Amber / Texture – Bloom, Pine, Sun Photos by Troy Thies Project with KOR Interior Design

When we drove out to Mukilteo for our initial consultation, we immediately fell in love with this house. With its tall ceilings, eclectic mix of wood, glass and steel, and gorgeous view of the Puget Sound, we quickly nicknamed this project "The Mukilteo Gem". Our client, a cook and baker, did not like her existing kitchen. The main points of issue were short runs of available counter tops, lack of storage and shortage of light. So, we were called in to implement some big, bold ideas into a small footprint kitchen with big potential. We completely changed the layout of the room by creating a tall, built-in storage wall and a continuous u-shape counter top. Early in the project, we took inventory of every item our clients wanted to store in the kitchen and ensured that every spoon, gadget, or bowl would have a dedicated "home" in their new kitchen. The finishes were meticulously selected to ensure continuity throughout the house. We also played with the color scheme to achieve a bold yet natural feel.This kitchen is a prime example of how color can be used to both make a statement and project peace and balance simultaneously. While busy at work on our client's kitchen improvement, we also updated the entry and gave the homeowner a modern laundry room with triple the storage space they originally had. End result: ecstatic clients and a very happy design team. That's what we call a big success! John Granen.

The light and dark limestone floor tile was installed in a basket weave with dark grout to emphasize the pattern. A frameless shower door, monochromatic color scheme, open shelving and shower niche contribute to a more expansive look for this small bath. Lisa Banting

Jim Gross Photography
Kids' room - mid-sized coastal girl carpeted kids' room idea in Los Angeles with blue walls

Interior by Pillar 3 Design Mural by Pillar 3 Design Custom Bed by Pillar 3 Design and Garrett Stovall. Photo by Brian Wilson
Beach style girl dark wood floor kids' room photo in Other with multicolored walls

Photo Credit: Tom Crane Photography
Drop-in bathtub - eclectic kids' multicolored tile, blue tile, orange tile, white tile and ceramic tile drop-in bathtub idea in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, a one-piece toilet and an undermount sink

Residing in Philadelphia, it only seemed natural for a blue and white color scheme. The combination of Satin White and Colonial Blue creates instant drama in this refaced kitchen. Cambria countertop in Weybourne, include a waterfall side on the peninsula that elevate the design. An elegant backslash in a taupe ceramic adds a subtle backdrop. Photography: Christian Giannelli www.christiangiannelli.com/

Copper counter stools in the kitchen complement the color scheme of the adjacent Great Room. Tony Soluri Photography
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and solid surface countertops

ColorStrand Black Hills LP SmartSide with Sierra Great Random Shakes.
Large craftsman brown wood exterior home idea in Other

LIVING ROOM - HUES OF BLUES AND GREENS – Sea Glass inspired color scheme for contemporary living room. Sources include: #KravetInc Diamond Geo Rug; #GlobalViews marble top table; #KravetInc Holden sofa with nailhead trim; #UttermostCompany Aniya console table; Uttermost Junelle fluted glass table lamp; Kravet Montauk upholstered chair; Interlude Home Strauss hammered metal and leather magazine table; Stark Organic Dual Tone Sisal Blue Spice Grasscloth Wallcovering in Built-In Bookcases; Collection of Juggler Vases by Global Views; Decorative items by #StyleCraftHC; #ThreeHandsCo; #JMPiers; #RoostHome; #PigeonAndPoodle; #Liepold_Design Group; Photo credit #IraCaselPhotography

Alan Gilbert
Example of a large classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Jim Bartsch
Large transitional master carpeted bedroom photo in Santa Barbara with brown walls

This home was in bad shape when we started the design process, but with a lot of hard work and care, we were able to restore all original windows, siding, & railing. A new quarter light front door ties in with the home's craftsman style.

Situated in the back of the house, this master bedroom went from dark and cold to warm, light and peaceful. Off-white tones in the wall and trim colors pair with creamy upholstery and Woolshire heathered wool carpet. A splash of color is added with a soft cashmere pink & orange throw, over-sized artwork and accent pillows. Photography: Helen John

Julie Soefer
Beach style mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in Houston with blue cabinets

A subdued color scheme, mosaic glass tile backsplash and crystal pendant lights give this contemporary kitchen a peaceful, organized ambiance with a bit of bling for fun.