A Base to Build On: Starting with a simple base color for your bohemian-style room will keep the space from seeming too busy or cluttered. Warm and earthy tones will pair well with bright accents, and they will also complement the botanical staples in bohemian design. Remember that this design style mimics your own vision of an oasis, so choose a neutral that you’ll love for years to come.

Edison Lite Apartment Building, Paris, France: The Edison Lite Apartment Building in Paris, France, was built with three main principles in mind: made-to-measure housing units, 20% extra surface area available for residents to share and to welcome residents into an existing landscape. Made-to-measure housing units allow future residents to participate in setting the original design of their home. The extra surface area utilizes space for groups to enjoy that would otherwise not be accessible to residents.

Take an antique chair, table or cabinet and use paint to bring it into whatever style you want. I like painting an antique chair and putting modern or novelty fabric on it. I have repurposed client's inherited pieces that were sitting in their basement collecting dust and turned them into their favorite conversation piece. Linda K. Kusmer, Total Interior Designs.

Goals: Master bedrooms are among my favorite rooms to create for clients. Often, people wait to work on their bedroom until every other space in the house is completed. People spend so much time in their bedrooms, I feel it is a crucial room to complete. The umbrella for designing a master bedroom is creating a sanctuary. This space is your private place to relax, retreat from the world and feel nurtured.

Focus on the Kitchen | Whether you adhere to customs of farm-to-table cooking or not, kitchens are the focal point of any modern farmhouse home. Have your kitchen make a statement with herringbone backsplash, colored cabinets and bold light fixtures over the island to draw visitors’ attention to the heart of your home. Use this opportunity to tailor your space to your exact needs, making every cooking experience a comfortable one.

House of Harth, London, England: Photography courtesy of House of Harth | House of Harth, an online platform for furniture rental, took their shop to the streets of north London to allow potential customers to view their furniture selections in person. Henrietta Thompson and husband Edward Padmore, owners of the brand, say the shop will not only allow them to meet with borrowers face-to-face but will also open up opportunities for discussion about the company’s future.