A House of Color and Pattern

The Monteith couple spent the final three months of her pregnancy prepping their 1950s Atlanta ranch for their first baby, a smiley little guy named Flynn. Knowing they'd be spending many hours in the house with a newborn, making the home happy with bright colors was a must. And of course, since pets are family too, their new home needed to also be a comfy fit for their two dogs, Jeff and Huck.

The most memorable room in the house is the technicolor living room. Filled with colorful accessories, the room's walls are painted a dramatic yet neutral shade of navy blue that creates a beautiful contrast to the cheery shade of red in the dining room just beyond.

When choosing colors for rooms that open up to one another, consider how the colors and patterns will work together. Here, the dark navy walls of the living room created a moody vibe, but the cheerful cherry red just beyond it in the dining room helps balance out the darkness.

When arranging gallery walls, it's best to edit the pieces down to those that are the most personal. Then, it's all about finding the balance of color, texture, subject matter and the proper spacing between each piece.