Philip Vile
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bedroom in London with pink walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

This is an example of a traditional kids' playroom for kids 4-10 years old and girls in Atlanta with blue walls.

Inspiration for a transitional kids' room for girls in Dallas with multi-coloured walls.

Photo of a large transitional open concept family room in Omaha with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, porcelain floors and beige floor.

This is an example of a beach style kids' bedroom for kids 4-10 years old and girls in San Diego with multi-coloured walls and light hardwood floors.

Design + Photographies by EFE Creative Lab, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary home office in Miami with black walls, dark hardwood floors, a freestanding desk and brown floor.

PHX India - Sebastian Zachariah & Ira Gosalia
Mid-sized contemporary living room in Other with blue walls and grey floor.

Photo of a mediterranean bathroom in Miami with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, cement tiles, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

This is an example of a traditional master bedroom in Philadelphia with purple walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Brad Montgomery
Photo of a large transitional open concept home theatre in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Photo Credit: Regan Wood Photography
This is an example of a transitional kids' room for girls in New York with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Star White Split Face Marble walls leading through to sauna room with Marmara Mosaic polished marble traditionally used in Turkish baths. Star White Polished Marble tile flooring with a bespoke Nero Marquina Marble border. Materials supplied by Natural Angle including Marble, Limestone, Granite, Sandstone, Wood Flooring and Block Paving.

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Other with white walls and purple floor.

Contemporary gender-neutral nursery in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

When it comes to finding inspiration for your house or apartment design, there are a variety of routes you can take. For some, it is important to dive into the latest trends in fashion and art, using only the most popular decor pieces and embracing the color palettes seen on runways or in home and garden magazines. But for others, it’s simply about discovering what feels most like “home.” Ashley Steele, the creator of A Styled Affair, was part of the latter group. “Since my husband and I were moving into a space that was previously owned, I needed a way to make it feel like it was truly ours, and unique to us,” she told our team. A Styled Affair sprang from Ashley’s passion for fashion, and need for a creative outlet. But it soon became more than that. She developed a following, and it quickly became a place where she could share her personal style, travel adventures, and lifestyle tips. “While the blogging industry has become overwhelmed with people sharing their favorite home decor or make-up tips, I think what sets A Styled Affair apart is my commitment to stay true to my unique taste. I have always marched to the beat of my own drum – and that carries through in the clothes I wear, the decor I select for our home, and the travels I plan.” Paintzen connected with Ashley as she was settling into her new home in Boston’s Seaport District. Although she and her husband have lived in Boston for almost 8 years, they were used to smaller, more traditional spaces. Their new home is much bigger, and more modern, than any place they lived before. “I wanted to select colors of comfort, simplicity, and sophistication so we could elevate the space and make it feel more like a home.” Ashley also accurately pointed out that new construction can sometimes feel a little cold and sterile, almost industrial. “I wanted our home to feel like a peaceful oasis after coming in from the bustling city.” Ashley chose soft white paint for her walls to bring a sense of comfort and zen. With lots of wall decor, art work and carefully selected furniture, the walls serve as a clean and comfortable palette, and allowed her more freedom when making her other design decisions throughout the space. Ashley kept the overall palette fairly neutral, and incorporated “modern bohemian” inspired decor throughout the home; the final product was clean and simple, and catered to her style. We asked Ashley what she was most excited for now. “I’m most excited to continue to find new decor pieces to compliment the paint colors and decor we’ve already found for the space. We have been really patient with decorating and selected each piece really careful to make sure it is cohesive and flows from room to room. I’m looking forward to enjoying the space with my husband and dog, and entertaining friends and family in the spring and summer!” A few final questions for Ashley on her experience with Paintzen: “I would highly recommend Paintzen to anyone, especially those that live in the city. There are so many different paint companies and contractors to choose from but going through Paintzen simplified the process and made me feel comfortable that we had the right team working on our space. Their platform for booking services and choosing paint colors made the process seamless and was a great way to keep track of what we booked and chose for colors. Most importantly, the customer service team was outstanding whenever we had a question or needed to make an adjustment.” And advice she would give someone repainting their home: “Patience. I would recommend taking your time and doing your research before selecting paint colors. Lighting changes every color so make sure to bring paint swatches and samples into the space and look at it throughout the day to see the different tones that the light will pick up. I would also recommend researching color trends and recommendations for colors in the family you are looking for. We found our living room color through a blog post listing top-used colors by interior designers and it looks amazing.”

Marisa Vitale
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan dining in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Amy Bartlam Photography
Small eclectic nursery in Los Angeles with white walls, laminate floors and brown floor for girls.

Joe Fletcher www.shootinggallery.es
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Barcelona with white walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

This is an example of a large eclectic master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, pink tile, mosaic tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, pink floor, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.