Old-World Mixed with Modern

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/249204053-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/249204053-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">We love the blue-green walls with parquet floors, the mix of light woods and dark leathers in the furnishings, and the enameled light fixtures. </span>-<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/inspiration/club-room-by-studioilse-041058">Apartment Therapy</a>

Old-World Mixed with Modern

We love the blue-green walls with parquet floors, the mix of light woods and dark leathers in the furnishings, and the enameled light fixtur...

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Bright and Bold Living Room

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248857902-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248857902-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>This colorful room is from architect Scott Weston's home in Sydney, Australia. Love the amazing bookcase and ottoman. Photo from Vogue Living Sept/Oct 2004 and <a href="http://creativeflairchic.blogspot.com/2008/01/fresh-from-vogue-living.html">All Things Bright and Beautiful</a>

Bright and Bold Living Room

This colorful room is from architect Scott Weston's home in Sydney, Australia. Love the amazing bookcase and ottoman. Photo from Vogue L...

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Summery, Coastal Style Home

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784610-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784610-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784621-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784621-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784640-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784640-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">We had chosen the turquoise linen for the sunroom, but when I walked through the dining room and held the sample up to the wall, we both said, "That's it!" The turquoise brightened even the grayest of February days. It has great impact and sets a tone for the colors throughout. Turquoise on tinted linen wall fabric from Quadrille.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784531-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784531-M.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Beaded dinner plates from Ballard Designs are topped with striped salad plates from Target. Vintage turquoise sugar pot from Ruzzetti and Gow. Turquoise goblets and flatware from Ballard Designs. </span><span>-From <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/makeover-color-0208?click=pp">House Beautiful</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></div></div>

Summery, Coastal Style Home

We had chosen the turquoise linen for the sunroom, but when I walked through the dining room and held the sample up to the wall, we both sai...

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Cool, Sophisticated Bedroom

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248751553-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248751553-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The Master Bedroom is a study in cool, sophisticated glamour. Crisp whites combined with robin's egg blue and chocolate brown provide a an atmosphere of calm. Jonathan Adler headboard and benches are from <a href="http://hazelnutneworleans.com/">Hazelnut</a> and the bed linens are from <a href="http://leontinelinens.com/">Leontine Linens</a>. The graphic brown and blue rug by Angela Adams gives the room its edge. </span>-From <a href="http://bayoucontessa.blogspot.com/2008/01/my-friend-liz-is-new-orleans-cover-girl.html">Bayou Contessa</a>

Cool, Sophisticated Bedroom

The Master Bedroom is a study in cool, sophisticated glamour. Crisp whites combined with robin's egg blue and chocolate brown provide a ...

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A Chic, Modern Kitchen

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248545268-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248545268-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>Pale blue works well in <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/magazine/2007/04/you_went_nuts?slide=22#slide">this chic, modern kitchen</a>. Unexpected accessories like a vampy black chandelier and sculptural stools keep things fresh.

A Chic, Modern Kitchen

Pale blue works well in this chic, modern kitchen . Unexpected accessories like a vampy black chandelier and sculptural stools keep things f...

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Romantic Bathroom Retreat

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248487739-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248487739-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/rooms/kitchenbath/bathroom/romantic_frill">This bathroom</a> becomes a soothing sanctuary with dreamy aqua walls.

Romantic Bathroom Retreat

This bathroom becomes a soothing sanctuary with dreamy aqua walls.

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Contemporary Living

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247559996-L-0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247559996-L-0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>Design a room that's perfect for relaxing and entertaining guests. <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/living/Blue_living_room_536.html?subslug=/galleries/styles/contemporary">In this room</a>, a contemporary blue armchair from The Conran Shop and a brown leather sofa are grouped around a coffee table to make a welcoming, stylish seating area. The TV is hidden in a wooden cabinet. Blue patterned walls, curtains and a print over the fireplace all complement the centrepiece chair. Invest in a pouffe as extra seating and opt for laminate flooring which is easy to clean.

Contemporary Living

Design a room that's perfect for relaxing and entertaining guests. In this room , a contemporary blue armchair from The Conran Shop and ...

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Art-Inspired Living Room

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247346436-L-0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247346436-L-0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>To achieve a look like <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/living/Art-inspired_living_room_2709.html">this gorgeous brown and turquoise living room</a>, take a favorite picture as inspiration, then achieve a cohesive effect with a few pieces in a similar color. Add some surprises to stop the look becoming too contrived.

Art-Inspired Living Room

To achieve a look like this gorgeous brown and turquoise living room , take a favorite picture as inspiration, then achieve a cohesive effec...

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Mediterranean-Inspired Living Room

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247346209-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247346209-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>A turquoise feature wall offsets paintings and glass ornaments in shades of blue in <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/living/Colourful_Mediterranean_living_room_296.html?subslug=/galleries/styles/relaxed_modern">this Mediterranean-inspired living room</a>. A contemporary wrought-iron sofa, chair, console and coffee table add to the outdoor feel, while a traditional painted chair provides colour and contrast. Limestone tiles and a soft rug add brightness and texture.

Mediterranean-Inspired Living Room

A turquoise feature wall offsets paintings and glass ornaments in shades of blue in this Mediterranean-inspired living room . A contemporary...

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Prettiest Painted Room in America

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247345497-L-0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247345497-L-0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>A narrow stripe done in shades of turquoise and pale green, <a href="http://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2006/06/index.html">this room</a> has a look that’s decidedly “pretty." Or so it was judged in the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute's "Prettiest Painted Room in America Competition."

Prettiest Painted Room in America

A narrow stripe done in shades of turquoise and pale green, this room has a look that’s decidedly “pretty." Or so it was judged in the...

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Turquoise en-suite bathroom

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247340202-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247340202-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>This master bedroom's <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/details/Turquoise_en-suite_bathroom_30.html?subslug=/galleries/details/colour">en-suite bathroom</a> adopts an aquatic theme with pretty turquoise and blue pebble-mosaic by Orlando Valvona adorning the shower cubicle wall.

Turquoise en-suite bathroom

This master bedroom's en-suite bathroom adopts an aquatic theme with pretty turquoise and blue pebble-mosaic by Orlando Valvona adornin...

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Turn-of-the-Century Kitchen

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247058672-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/247058672-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">We wanted to keep the style of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.sunset.com/sunset/home/article/0,20633,1698528,00.html">the house</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> yet add modern touches where it made the most sense. I chose the pebbly glass for the cabinets because it brings out the texture of the cork floors.</span>

Turn-of-the-Century Kitchen

We wanted to keep the style of the house yet add modern touches where it made the most sense. I chose the pebbly glass for the cabinets bec...

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Peaceful and Cozy Master Bedroom

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245428531_V7e5U-O.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245428531_V7e5U-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 356px;" /></a>A fireplace, with white-painted beadboard and a cream travertine marble surround, creates a warm and cozy feel in the <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/image/tid/1870" target="_blank">master bedroom</a>.

Peaceful and Cozy Master Bedroom

A fireplace, with white-painted beadboard and a cream travertine marble surround, creates a warm and cozy feel in the master bedroom .

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Clean and Simple Bedroom

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245426283-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245426283-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>A restored midcentury bench’s Indian-print upholstery fabric inspired a color scheme of grass green and light blue throughout <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/image/tid/1870" target="_blank">the master suite</a>. Wall-mounted swing-arm sconces offer targeted illumination for reading.

Clean and Simple Bedroom

A restored midcentury bench’s Indian-print upholstery fabric inspired a color scheme of grass green and light blue throughout the master sui...

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Handpainted Stripes

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245423998-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245423998-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a>Improvise to get the style you desire. Sometimes the look you want just isn’t sold in stores. When that happens, you have to improvise. Instead of hanging wallpaper, mottled stripes were hand-painted on <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/image/tid/3065">this bedroom</a> wall for a softer look.

Handpainted Stripes

Improvise to get the style you desire. Sometimes the look you want just isn’t sold in stores. When that happens, you have to improvise. Inst...

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Cafe au Lait & Robin's-Egg Blue

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245402648-L-0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/245402648-L-0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>A new way to do neutral? Pale, creamy walls uplifted by a dreamy blue ceiling. Moldings and walls painted the same color create a modern look. Turquoise makes a great accent color. In <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/paint/slideshow_paintpalette?slide=19" target="_blank">this dining room</a>, walls and trim: cafe au lait<span style="font-style: italic;"> Lambswool</span> and ceiling: robin's-egg blue <span style="font-style: italic;">Skylit</span>, both from Pratt & Lambert.

Cafe au Lait & Robin's-Egg Blue

A new way to do neutral? Pale, creamy walls uplifted by a dreamy blue ceiling. Moldings and walls painted the same color create a modern loo...

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Serene Azu Villa

These photos are from <a href="http://azuvilla.com/index.html">Azu Villa</a> located on the island of St. Barths. The absolutely gorgeous color scheme perfectly captures the mood of the turquoise sea which can be seen outside all of the windows. The final look is serene, harmonious and comfortable...just perfect for a relaxing beach getaway.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428877-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428877-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428072-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428072-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428020-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428020-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244427984-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244427984-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428051-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428051-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428062-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428062-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428006-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428006-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428042-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244428042-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244427970-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244427970-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>

Serene Azu Villa

These photos are from Azu Villa located on the island of St. Barths. The absolutely gorgeous color scheme perfectly captures the mood of th...

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Tranquil Bedroom

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244316875-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/244316875-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>Layered patterns can feel calm rather than chaotic. Just choose simple repeats in soothing shades that share a background color (<a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/rooms/bedroom/tranquilbeds?slide=1">here, white</a>) and harmonize with walls.

Tranquil Bedroom

Layered patterns can feel calm rather than chaotic. Just choose simple repeats in soothing shades that share a background color ( here, whit...

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Ecclectic Living Room

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/243883162_yXww4-O.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/243883162_yXww4-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 607px; height: 483px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/243883162-L.jpg"><br /></a>

Ecclectic Living Room

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