A classic navy-and-white color combination is taken to gorgeous new heights in this dining room. Blue wallpaper with an oversized floral pattern is a bold splash of pattern, tempered by the white lower half of the walls. To bring in more sophistication, the designer chose a dining set from Magnussen. Rug: Jill Zarin

Over this dining table, the designer hung a brass and bronze chandelier. The round mirror (a Target find) is also brass. Ginger jars and an orchid complete the buffet tableau.

Lots of white in this home called for a strong dose of color. Answer: an emerald green front door! Textured grasscloth wallpaper in the foyer's panels provides another note of contrast.