Cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri built a large trellis with an attached bench perfect for entertaining. Colorful pillows and glasses complement the colors of the flowers in the surrounding garden.

This living room is retro chic with its teal walls and chartreuse accents. The funky colors are balanced out by a black-and-white-patterned rug that grounds the room.

This basement was transformed into the ultimate man cave complete with a foosball table, industrial lighting and a full bar with beer on tap. A sliding garage door leads out to the backyard where a grill and rocking chairs await.

The walls themselves can be an intricate design element when they're made of exposed oriented strand boards. The boards are a rugged alternative to traditional drywall, and the area looks finished with stylish chairs and hanging picture frames.