This cold, all-white room looks like it belongs in a hospital, not a home. Outdated appliances, flooring and fixtures make it even less inviting.

Wooden cabinets warm up this galley-style space and provide additional storage. Cheerful green accessories add character and connect the kitchen to the adjacent dining space.

Meg left the minty green that the homeowners originally had in the dining space, but dressed the room up with a bold, patterned bench and window treatment, and these chic place settings.

Meg added a home bar at the opposite end of the kitchen. Here, she shows that patterns don't have to be bright to make an impact: The subtle, muted motifs in the tiles and wallpaper create low-volume texture.