Black furnishings and men's-wear fabrics pop against walls painted a vibrant cranberry shade.

A miniature replica of HGTV Dream Home 2011, 3-foot-high by 3-foot-wide Doggie Dream Home, constructed by carpenter David Brown, features space for two small dogs. Padding is upholstered in the same houndstooth fabric as wingback chairs.

A black finish gives traditional furnishings contemporary styling. Modern artwork adds an unexpected touch.

A highboy dresser, inspired by 18th-century antiques, features fan carving, cabriole legs and antiqued brass-finished pulls. Natural grass baskets offer additional storage above and below the furnishing.