Denash Photography, designed by Jenny Rausch
Small beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in St Louis with white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, colored appliances, an island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartz countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Backsplash - Lunada Bay Tile - Sumi-e 1 x 4 Mini Brick / Color - Izu Natural Michael Partenio
Eat-in kitchen - coastal eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile backsplash, granite countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Philadelphia with blue walls

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

Inspiration for a farmhouse single front door remodel in Santa Barbara with a blue front door

© Alyssa Lee Photography
Example of a classic carpeted bedroom design in Minneapolis with blue walls

Photo by Nat Rea
Beach style medium tone wood floor and beige floor sunroom photo in Providence with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

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

Girl's Room Pre-Teen Design. Ken Haden
Transitional dark wood floor bedroom photo in Houston with blue walls

Nat Rea Photography
Dining room - mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Boston with blue walls

Dining room - coastal dining room idea in New York with blue walls

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

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.

Built by Highland Custom Homes
Single front door - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and beige floor single front door idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls and a blue front door

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

Tria Giovan
Beach style alcove shower photo in New York with an undermount tub

Lisa Bond Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master blue tile and glass tile bathroom remodel in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and onyx countertops

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

Laura Hull
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, cement tile backsplash, white appliances and an island