Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Susan Gilmore, Photography

Anna Wurz

Color is Sherwin-Williams Rice Grain SW6155. Leather chairs and sofa are Lee Inds. Floral chairs, ottoman, and tables are Hickory Chair.

Living room at Spanish Oak. This home was featured on the Austin NARI 2012 Tour of Homes. Photography by John R Rogers. The "rug" is actually comprised of Flor carpet tiles ( http://www.flor.com).

Todd Norwood Studio

Donna Griffith

Kathryn Russell

A zebra hide and a Somali Panther cut-pile runner take the black and white accents in Peter Rogers’s apple green entry hall, designed by Rogers and Carl Palasota, in an exotic direction.

Styled by Charlotte Safavi, Photography by Robert Radifera

Monochrome Living Room Pack contains: 2 x framed graphic prints, 'Streetscape I' and 'Streetscape II' by Nathan + Jac, 72 x 96 x 4cm each. Hex side enamel side table, 41 x 50cm. Handmade black and white Twig Cubes by Twiggagerie. 'Kate Moss' coffee table book by Kate Moss. 'Fashion' coffee table book by Charlotte Seeling. Small rectangle perspex box (air plant not included). Basic step marble bookend. Lexi, 50 x 50cm, Lisa 50 x 50cm and Phoenix 40cm diameter cushions by Nathan + Jac, includes feather inserts.

In the family area, furnishings were kept simple but with strong styling lines, a bright red retro styled sofa with chaise end and a rug together with a statement Flos spun floor lamp and bright artworks, warm up the area. A limited palette of greys, creams, blacks and reds added drama to the space. Photography : Alex Maguire Photography.

Owned by a Torontonian couple in Vero Beach, Florida, this 7,200 square-foot vacation retreat is located on the waterfront near John's Island. The interior derives from the home's strong architectural elements and sports a vibrant blend of colours - fuchsias, turquoises, and kiwis to reflect the bright, natural beauty of that part of the state. Photos: Kim Sargent, Sargent Architectural Photography

Open concept living quarters

Nestled into the quiet middle of a block in the historic center of the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, this 4,500 square foot courtyard home is accessed through lush gardens with trickling fountains and a luminous lap-pool. The living, dining, kitchen, library and master suite on the ground floor open onto a series of plant filled patios that flood each space with light that changes throughout the day. Elliptical domes and hewn wooden beams sculpt the ceilings, reflecting soft colors onto curving walls. A long, narrow stairway wrapped with windows and skylights is a serene connection to the second floor ''Moroccan' inspired suite with domed fireplace and hand-sculpted tub, and "French Country" inspired suite with a sunny balcony and oval shower. A curving bridge flies through the high living room with sparkling glass railings and overlooks onto sensuously shaped built in sofas. At the third floor windows wrap every space with balconies, light and views, linking indoors to the distant mountains, the morning sun and the bubbling jacuzzi. At the rooftop terrace domes and chimneys join the cozy seating for intimate gatherings.