10 Steps to a Well-Designed Room

What looks do your favorite things inspire? Maybe Grandpa's handsome desk would be more at home in a '40s-themed home office. Perhaps the rustic seascape you picked up on your honeymoon could become the centerpiece of a beach-cottage bedroom. Or a vase of your prize roses might look just right in an English country living room surrounded by lots of floral upholstery.

Line up a few of your favorite things in the room you want to redo—and let the one that moves you most lead the way.

A sunset view outside this couple's bedroom inspired designer Kenneth Brown to bring the look indoors