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Contemporary Craftsman With Earthy Color Palette

Subdued greens, blues and light wood hues have a calming presence in this modern Craftsman, making the space feel softer and more in tune with its surroundings. Meanwhile, marble backsplashes and dappled prints mimic the look of sunlight and shadows, and so establish a sense of "movement."

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Photo: Thomas Story. From: Lauren Nelson.

Contemporary Neutral Living Room With Blue Art

The wide zig zags on this living room's shades leap out at the eye like another piece of artwork. Other details that could be overlooked, like the stair's angular trim, get to be part of the action too, thanks to their crisp contrast against white walls.

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Photo: Thomas Story. From: Lauren Nelson.

Scandinavian Foyer With Green Door

How can it be that just a few items create such a sense of peace and grace? This foyer is a shining example that less can certainly be more.

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Photo: Thomas Story. From: Lauren Nelson.

Scandinavian Eat-In Kitchen With Cube Pendant

Warm wood is the star of the open plan kitchen, used for the floors, lower cabinets, chairs and a sunny, built-in banquette.

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Photo: Thomas Story. From: Lauren Nelson.

Chef Kitchen With White Pot

The gourmet kitchen mixes metals with sophisticated abandon. Being too matchy-matchy can make a space feel sterile, but here, there are levels of color and texture within the neutral palette.

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