Room of the Day: August 2010

Casual Comfortable Living Room

Tongue-and-groove paneling reinforces the casual nature of this New Orleans living room. The hanging gas lanterns are a Big Easy icon. » See More

Mastered Bedroom

A custom headboard is the star of this master bedroom. » See More

Creamy Kitchen

The dark finishes of the floors and the island's top add warmth to the creamy white kitchen. A pair of antique wooden chandeliers over the island completes the look and lends a sense of age to a brand-new house. » See More

Cool Veranda

A mismatched table and chairs suit this outdoor dining space’s worn yet elegant style, and no coastal porch would be complete without a woven hammock. » See More

Serene Master Bath

Cut-stone tiles and limestone countertop accents in natural colors bring a sense of calm to this master bath. Hexagonal tiles, in variegated natural hues, act as a border for the tub surround, wrap around the shower, and adorn the sinks' backsplash. » See More

Sunshine Day

Cheerful and energizing, yellow brings warmth to a room. » See More

Getting Away With Green

The owner of this house painted the walls an oatmeal color so he could use bright colors like lime green and orange as bedding accents. The hardware of the pendant light is unexpected in a bedroom, but is softened by the floral canopy.      » See More

Cute Cottage Kitchen

An apron-front sink, bin pull hardware, and a beaded-board island are all classic cottage elements. » See More

Bright Front Door

A bright coral door really pops against this shingled cottage’s exterior. » See More

Washroom Drama

Go for drama in your bathroom by painting it all black. Finish the look with an ornate mirror and chair for total relaxation. » See More

French-style Living Room

Yellow glazed walls brighten the double parlor, where columns define the two seating areas. » See More

Serene Master Bedroom

With simple white bed linens, an upholstered headboard, and gauzy linen drapes, the varying textures keep the many shades of beige and brown from being boring. » See More

Surf's Up

Beach houses are great places to take risks you wouldn't normally take. This surfboard-style kitchen island is functional, eco-friendly, and appropriate for the setting. » See More

Kid-Friendly Mudroom

In order to keep your mudroom neat, don't forget to teach your kids the system. If shoes have a certain shelf, show them where it is. » See More

Simply Sunny Bath

These homeowners cut costs dramatically in their guest bath renovation when they decided to keep the freestanding porcelain sink and white tile. Instead they focused on cosmetic changes and more affordable options: splashing the walls with a sunshine hue, incorporating chrome accents, and hanging a toile shower curtain and window valance. Such elements make a big impact with minimal expense. » See More

Cool Coastal Charm

Walls covered with horizontal reclaimed cypress boards lend a subtle texture to this laid-back living room near Palmetto Beach, South Carolina. The slate surround of the mantel, along with the landscape painting above the mantel, reinforce the gray-blue color scheme. » See More

Classic Cottage Bedroom

Creamy white wainscoting, painted shutters, sumptuous linens, and an upholstered headboard make this Southampton master bedroom luxurious.     » See More

A Cook's Dream Kitchen

This Southern Living Idea House kitchen features cabinetry with an antique cream-colored glaze. Appearing to be a large cabinet, the refrigerator is disguised by panels. The area features quartz stone countertops, while an ample island occupies the center and makes food preparation a pleasure. Outfitted with heart-pine ceiling beams and sage walls like the nearby breakfast room, this kitchen is any homeowner's dream. » See More

Sweet Double Porch Swings

This porch off the master bedroom in South Carolina is outfitted with a pair of suspended beds for afternoon naps, cocktails, or just hanging out. Brightly colored blues and greens echo the water and sea grass of the beach setting. » See More

Inviting Retreat

The dark hardwood floors throughout this serene space make it a luxurious place for pampering. It's spacious enough for two to easily share and comes with lots of storage space to keep unsightly supplies out of view.   » See More

Exotic Meets Comfortable

The vintage, blue arabesque tile is the main attraction in this casual, coastal living room. » See More

Fabric Focus

An array of coordinating fabrics creates this dramatic look. Begin with one fabric that you love, and then bring in solids and other patterns in coordinating colors. In this master bedroom, the modern leaf print determined the color scheme. » See More