When interior designer Lindsay Pumpa first peered out the HGTV Urban Oasis 2013 windows, the shimmering dome of the Massachusetts State House came into clear focus. "It was one of the first things that caught my eye," she says. "I wanted to see that color used throughout this apartment as my warm accent color."

A sectional upholstered in a soft linen/cotton blend boxweave fabric invites relaxation. Linen and mohair pillows, tucked in each corner, represent shades borrowed from the city's vibrant landscape.

Close at hand should evenings turn chilly, a soft and cozy throw blanket in a muted shade of pumpkin anchors a mirrored serving tray.

Views from the apartment's floor-to-ceiling windows informed the color palette. The Charles River, Longfellow Bridge and the Cambridge skyline are among sights visible from the living room.