• How to make it: Place a carved wooden-frame settee upholstered in unbleached natural linen against soft dove-gray walls. Center a distressed white-wash wooden coffee table topped with a vintage ceramic pitcher filled with fresh lavender.
  • Tips and Variations: Use distressed gold-leaf mirrors on the walls to bounce ambient light around the room, instantly multiplying the perceived square footage.

7. Modern Coastal Serenity Evoke the breezy, relaxed atmosphere of a seaside retreat by utilizing crisp whites, pale driftwoods, and subtle indigo accents that keep the atmosphere bright and airy.