A low-country-inspired farmhouse cottage lives larger than its small footprint thanks to a crisp white palette, lots of natural light and a smart floor plan.

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Designer Barbara Vail reinvigorated a family home with a vibrant, midcentury-modern style. Heirloom and era-authentic furnishings pair up with metallic details and subtle patterns to create a space fit for entertaining and cozying up with family and friends.

Designer Rebecca Zajac gave her clients the kitchen of their dreams by refacing existing cabinets, adding eye-catching blue and white tile throughout, and using warm wood accents.

Design firm Wake + Loom infused this condo with a contemporary style full of texture, pattern and smart color choices. Eye-catching wallpapers are used to great effect throughout, while bright metallics, artwork and live plants add extra layers of personality.

Designer Kendall Simmons transformed a dusty, unused attic into a fun travel-themed playroom. The bright space makes great use of unusual angles and nooks, with a built-in desk, window seat and bunk bed.

Bright colors, interesting architecture and unexpected textures make for a unique great room in this home. Design firm Studio V created a design plan perfect for the fun-loving family that lives here.

A neutral color palette mixes with graphic prints, luxurious textures and metallic accessories for a unique gender-neutral nursery. Turnstyle Interior Design included built-in bookcases and lots of floor space for a room that will grow with the child.

A beautiful Victorian kitchen fits perfectly with this home's overall style. Detailed wallpaper, antique-look pendant lights and pale-green cabinets are style-appropriate, while modern appliances add convenience.

Designer Lori Rourk took a dark space with dated furniture and created her own coastal-inspired retreat with distinct living areas, white accents, smart pops of color and shiplap-covered walls for a space that's uniquely hers.

A Houston estate has a minimalist, unique aesthetic highlighted by architectural details. Designer Marie Flanigan embraced Old World, rustic and contemporary furnishings, accessories and artwork to create a truly singular -- and beautiful -- home.

Designer Alan Metcalfe turned a Colonial-style family home into a colorful showplace through custom light fixtures and art installations, including ones that feature personal collectibles and artifacts.

Exterior siding on the interior walls connects this modern home's inside to its outside. A neutral palette is highlighted by large, different-sized windows that fill the home with natural light and offer prime views.

Jeff Pelletier designed a dream basement that features a bar for the adults and a devoted LEGO play area and storage for the kids, creating a shared family room to be enjoyed by all ages.

Designer Nathalie Milazzo used a mix of modern, contemporary and art deco styles to make this big-city apartment a showstopper. Large walls of windows fill the space with natural light while providing spectacular views.