Shades for Every Space From superneturals to deep hues, our editors' picks will provide you a rainbow of inspiration. This soft and striking living room is anchored in neutral tan shades, but the peach lampshades, yellow accents, and blue end tables add modern pop to the space. See More Superneutral Rooms Three shades of green mingle by a window, showing how well superneutrals get along. Bathed in soft gray and enlivened with peach, what's normally a utilitarian space becomes warm and welcoming. Among the easiest colors to add to a room, grayish blue greens are layered here to create a calming effect in a home office. Lavender brushed on the bases of tabletop domes adds dimension to the earthy gray-green palette of this dining room. See More Blue Rooms To a passionate collector, the more objects, the merrier. The rug has an easy, neutral pattern of blue and white stripes. To compensate for the greenish cast of the glass and the shadowiness of these kitchen cabinets, the back of the cabinets are painted a warmer, clearer sky blue.

The high-seas blue of a 1940s school map charted the start of the bedroom palette seen on the next slide. Map blue became Oceana on the walls. The Pale Araucana Green ceiling is complemented by Araucana Olive in gloss on the floor. See More Green Rooms These garden books in deep hues are organized in a beige bookcase. A 1930s Chinese Chippendale-style fish tank showcases a red mini-orchid in Martha's Bedford home. Even the covers of the books on the shelves -- a collection of Loeb classics, a series of works in Latin translated into English -- contribute to the color scheme. See More Red Rooms See More Pink Rooms See More Orange Rooms See More Brown Rooms See More Gray Rooms A television is over the living room mantel; an antiqued mirror lifts to reveal it. When redecorating the guest apartment at Turkey Hill, her Connecticut home, Martha gave it several coats of black paint. The rooms, though bright and cheerful, were cluttered with a jumble of furniture, some of which had been painted white over the years.

"It was the popular thing to do -- dressing up shabby furniture with a coat of paint," says Martha." And I thought, if it works with white, why not try it with black?"Shown here is Martha's collection of Aesthetic Movement hardware, which was ideal for this project: Drawer handles made sleek shade pulls, and hooks replaced Shakerstyle wooden pegs along the horizontal wall trim. See More Black Roomshome decor plants living room An inexpensive mirror, framed in whimsical fretwork, became a glamorous accent for the bedroom when its old varnish was replaced with a deep, charcoal-gray paint. home decor website indiaThe mirror's bracketed shelves hold a collection of black basalt Wedgwood. living room decor grey sofa

The bureau, a solidly constructed but plain wooden piece, was transformed by a few coats of true-black paint. Original plain wooden drawer pulls were replaced by decorative Aesthetic Movement hardware to complete the refinishing. To play up her home's "warm, sunshiny spirit," this homeowner had the staid gray-green living and dining rooms painted a glossy white, which helps sunlight "hit the walls like a mirror." home decor curtains designsIn the living room, she brightened a potentially drab brown couch with a playful litter of pillows in relaxing shades she calls sorbets. when should my christmas decorations come downThe sisal rug and palm plant underline "the islandy vibe we love." decor for exterior of home

The family's don't-worry-be-happy philosophy is proven again with the coffee table: a rare mid-century piece with slide-out trays. See More Yellow Rooms Maritime objects fill every nook and cranny in the circular Shell Museum. This collection was built over a lifetime of winter travels to warm climates. Combining multiple striped patterns in the same palette of yellow and ice blue gives this living room a cohesive feel. This staircase was completed with a railing, the Biedermeier chair is covered in horsehair velvet, and the stool is Chinese. The drawings include several that the homeowners collected, and the wooden animal beneath the console table is one of dozens the homeowner picked up while on foreign assignment. Decorator Kevin Sharkey installed an 8-foot-tall mirror to create the impression of a grand double staircase. Staircases are usually great places for mirrors," he says, "as they tend to be dark, awkward spaces." American Empire mirrors take on new purpose when their battered veneer frames are patched and unified with oil paint, letting the colors and shadows of the old mirrors themselves become the center of attention.

Remnants of four graphic fabrics add drama when placed in metal frames and hung in a grid. When choosing fabrics, stick to bold, overscale patterns, since small florals will lose presence when viewed from afar. By itself, the citron yellow on this Victorian chest seemed pallid. But a rich, honeyed drawer trim -- not an obvious choice -- galvanized it. "The greater the chance you take with yellows," says Stephen Earle, "the greater the reward." See More Yellow RoomsPhoto features Pecan 6 x 36 field tile. Daltile is looking ahead to 2017 with plans well under way for the tile that fits right in with the hottest trends but is timeless enough to keep your bathroom, kitchen, and everywhere else looking great for years to come. I'm Massismo Ballucchi, director of product design at Daltile, and I'm here to give you the inside scoop on what's coming up in tile trends in 2017. Trend #1 Wood-Look Tile Is Here to Stay Wood-look is the largest selling category in the tile industry right now.

It looks more authentic than ever and offers unmatched durability. Wood-look tile isn't going anywhere. It's now a standard offering rather alongside some of our best-loved tile, but that's just the beginning. As far as design and style, wood-look goes with everything from rustic to the cleanest contemporary and it is the tie that binds different styles together in an eclectic whole. It can do an urban loft as easily as it can do a traditional kitchen.What's new in wood this year? Photo features Deep Walnut 6 x 36 field tile. Sizes & Shapes Look for wood grain tile in both more traditional and completely surprising shapes and sizes this year. Shorter, narrower planks that were popular in the mid-century modern era are back. In fact, Daltile is introducing a 4 x 20 (our narrowest) plank early in the year. This tile looks so elegant and is perfectly suited to herringbone patterns. On the other hand, the planks also keep getting bigger—we currently have tile up to 60 inches long!

The natural wood flooring market is producing larger planks and with new advances in tile technology and our newer factories, we are able to match their offerings step for step. Wood looks in brick sizes, hexagons of all sizes, even mosaics will become the new favorite use of wood in design in 2017. Exotic Species, Old Favorites 2017 is a year that embraces both new and traditional. Designers still love the clean, simple look of Scandinavian styles and the hottest wood look this year will probably be inspired by Larch wood. It's a clean, tight-veined wood with plenty of contrast that complements the smooth, contemporary style making its way across the world. Also look for traditional, rustic oak looks in tile this year. Chipped edges, saw marks, hand scraped, and chatter marks are the trend standard for traditional style in 2017. Tile technology is able to authentically replicate these looks with synchronized graphic printing and structures that add the character that make this style so loved.

New Finishes Wood-look tile finishes making an appearance in design this year will lean toward innovations of centuries past. Look for vaporized wood-looks that have a more pronounced grain and texture and ceruse looks with their whitewashed effect. The emphasis with these new finishes is aimed at bringing out the rich grain and textures of the wood. You'll be amazed how well the tile industry replicates these finishes! Photo features Oak Trail XT 6 x 36 field tile on the floor. Trend #2 Seamless Outdoor-Indoor Living Open-formats have already taken in the patio and the trend for indoor-to-outdoor transitional living will continue growing. Tile will assist in this trend by offering more products that can be used both indoors and outdoors. Daltile introduced Saddle Brook XT, an outdoor-safe wood look, in 2016 and 2017 will see more options for this type of seamless living. Another successful product is Slate Attaché with the same outdoor technology and easy cleanability.The biggest trend in indoor/outdoor tile products in 2017 will be 2 cm pavers.

This is about twice the thickness of regular tile. These large, thick pavers already come in several stone-looks and keep your eyes open for more option coming on the market soon. Wood, stone, and sophisticated cement interpretations will be popular in the kitchen and moving out onto the patio. This can be installed directly on gravel, sand, or dirt. Photo features Brickwork Studio 4 x 8 in a brick-joint pattern on the wall and Yorkwood Manor™ Birchtree on the floor. Trend #3 Masonry Interpretations Brick was a favorite for rustic or industrial kitchen backsplashes last year and the masonry trend is just going to grow. In 2017, it will begin to embrace some interesting interpretations like brick sizes and shapes in different looks like wood or concrete. Look for subtle surfacing on cement interpretations and mashups of concrete and metal. Italian craft cementine will continue to make a comeback in tile this year and will be a great option for trendy commercial and retail spaces.

Classic ceramics will also make a comeback in 2017. Terra cotta and traditional adobe brick type colors and looks will make an appearance on fireplaces, patio walls, and urban industrial backsplashes. Masonry, like wood, just goes well with everything and the more eclectic styles of 2016 and 2017 will use lots of both. Photo features Brushed Stainless Steel 1 x 1 Penny Round mosaic. Trend #4 Metal & Textiles Tile with metal or textile looks and finishes are the big news for 2017. Metal has been growing as a favorite for a few years. The color offerings are getting better (gun metal and pewter rather than just stainless) and finishes are now available in matte or light polishes. Metal-look tile is more authentic yet also offers styles that you can't get anywhere else like metal-influenced concrete looks. Textile-look tile is always around and is a great fallback. But in 2017, they will breathe life into design. Linens, tweeds, tartans, and patterns will all make an appearance.

You'll see these in concrete and stone mashups too. Photo features Chenille White Limestone Trend #5 Stone I couldn't talk about trends without stopping to mention marble. White marble still takes the cake but 2017 will see many more colored marbles gaining popularity in design. Grey, beige, black, and brown marble are hot contenders with classic white marble. Another favorite stone for 2017 will be anything monochromatic with minimal movement or graphics like limestone and monochromatic slate. Bluestone (a limestone) will be big because of its bluish tone. Blue will be everywhere this year. Stone in multiple sizes, shapes, and finishes will be in high demand as with ceramic tile. Photo features Carrara White Marble Trend #6 Wall Tile Yes, wall tile is still huge. Look for even more feature walls, accent walls, and tile on the walls in general in 2017. Bold colors, especially blue, will be the latest favorite on the wall. Textures will also continue to be a hit. 3D tile is a perfect fit for the wall and 2017 will see it in abundance.