Elegantly Simple Dining Room

The dining area of the loft is kept simple, with a round mahogany table and dining chairs upholstered in soft green-striped velvet.

Cozy Bedroom

A warm caramel palette and a nook for the bed create coziness in the bedroom; the banding on the comforter is a classic touch.

Crisp White Slipcovers

Crisp white slipcovers are as classic and versatile as an oxford cloth shirt that can be dressed up or down. Here, with checked pillows and worn wood antiques, they go the casual route.

Cheery Breakfast Area

A groovy custom rug in the shape of a flower adds punch to the breakfast area. Chairs covered in patchwork plaid slipcovers layer color and pattern into the room, while white linen keeps the window treatments simple.

Hint of Mint

A relaxing master bedroom with mint-green walls and ethereal white curtains gets a current of color from a sumptuous royal blue throw.

Jaunty Entryway

In a home that was originally a barn and carriage house, a large, lofty entry posed a challenge. “This space was always a question mark that none of us wanted to tackle,” said McBournie. “An antique rug directed its pattern, and we applied bright colors that were tempered with an umber wash so it didn’t have a psychedelic look.” Now, a striking geometric pattern in the entryway welcomes guests to this Massachusetts house.

Iron Chandelier

The chairs surrounding the dining table were covered in a rust-colored ultrasuede but add surprise with contrasting linen on the back. The large iron chandelier over a reclaimed wood table makes a handsome focal point.

Easygoing Breakfast Nook

With a big bay window, yellow walls and a hand-braided rug, the breakfast nook has a sunny disposition. The moss green corbels are a nice detail.

Salute to Summer

This blue-and-white boys’ bedroom is perfect for the summer months at this all-season Cape Cod home.

Canopy Bed

Accents of red temper the predominately blue-and-white color scheme of the master bedroom. A Victorian settee was re-upholstered with the room’s signature floral fabric.

Seaside Living Room

Delft-like blue and white provide a classic touch in the living room of this West Indies vacation home, See the next slide for more detail.

Seaside Guest Room

Bright green and floral fabrics liven the guest bedroom. A scalloped cornice tenting the raffia headboard makes a dramatic statement.

Seaside Bathroom

Peach-hued walls give the bathroom a warm tropical feel. The blue-and-white theme is continued with the porcelain in this space.

Nantucket Dining Room

When McBournie took possession of his Nantucket home, the dining room had peeling plaster walls. “It needed a statement,” he said. His remedy: upholstered walls in a mini-check fabric and a painted floor in a bold “old world” pattern.

Nantucket Kitchen

This kitchen was reconstructed to closely resemble the original one in an old Nantucket home; a yellow, blue, and white palette gives it abundant energy and warmth.