A peek inside the master bedroom, with touches of marigold yellow throughout.

Mark Neely and Paul Kefalides’s living room is decked out with the couple’s vintage finds, including a Hans Wegner Sawback chair (the fur throw obscures an area needing repair), a George Nelson Ball Clock, a DF-2000 cabinet by Raymond Loewy, a light designed by Greta Von Nessen, and a suite of Brian Willshire wooden sculptures, one of Neely’s many collections.

The materials palette that I chose is light in color with a few splashes of color. This lightness holds the space open and gives it a contemporary feel.

In the kitchen, Walker continued an earthy color scheme. The range and wall oven are by BlueStar, the hood is from Zephyr, and the island is Caesarstone.

The color of the Fishers’ front door was inspired by an old Land Rover Defender’s hue, which Charlie had Benjamin Moore custom-match.

The couple snapped up a 2,600-square-foot late-18th-century flat, which they’ve since filled with vintage finds and Hayon’s own designs and prototypes.

Yolo Colorhouse / Paints Poster-sized sample swatches, a host of attractive colors, and nontoxic paints let pint-sized paint company Yolo Colorhouse handily compete with their mega-sized corporate competitors.

Xystum Color Block vase by CB2. Postmodernism appropriates classical cues in a Pop-y, contemporary manner. Therefore, this vase’s name, a Greek architectural term loosely translated as “portico,” is apropos.

JACK NEUTRAL THROW and settle in on the couch with a cozy throw blanket.

LLOYD LLOYD in ash & charcoal are super cozy 100% cotton blankets and throws a with very soft hand and drape. Best of all they are Machine washable.

This jacquard throw is just the right size for napping, reading or simply admiring. Toss it over a sofa or chair, or fold at the foot of the guest bed. The intricate, and bright Native American-inspired design is sure to be a conversation starter wherever it lands.

Images by Raw Color hang in a room upstairs.

Here's the weathered wooden dining table where the family gathers for meals and conversation.

Three’s Company Inspired by the minimal color scheme of a hotel they stayed at in Bali, Winterhalder and Ehlers decided to limit their palette to three colors: anthracite black, concrete gray, and a light larch wood. The first move was to paint the backyard wall gray. Next up for a coat of dark paint was the villa’s old-fashioned wooden staircase, which the couple didn’t like but didn’t have the budget to replace. The consistency works to unite the different styles found in the house. “Somehow,” says Winterhalder, “it all fits.”

Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles

Marbelous Wood by Snedker Studio. Danish designer Pernille Snedker Hansen’s custom installations involve treating local Nordic wood with a marbling effect in toned-down hues.

A color swatch and color chip of Pantone's 2013 Color of the Year.

Poodle by Devine Color.

Flamingo by Devine Color.

Just Glaze Double-glazed windows are typically composed of two layers of glass with a layer of air in between. You might spend more on them upfront ($200–$1,500 each), but the extra insulation can save loads on your heating bill and more than recoup your investment over time. weathershield.com

The gradient lives on. Patricia Urquiola for Moroso at Salone.

Stacked Stones pillows from Coyuchi: Made in India, this throw pillow features a hand-stitched appliqué and buttons made from coconut shells. Ideal for adding a graphic pop to your bedding motif. $115

Made from a strong single-ply wool that softens over time, the Field Day Throw features a plaid-inspired pattern with a modern slant—unexpected colors and details complete the textile. The wool is spun and dyed in England and is then woven in Wales using the traditional double-cloth weaving technique. Also available in a pillow.

Jack Neutral Throw by Area Home, $330 from store.dwell.com

Staccato throw by Company C, $160 Woven in India from 100 percent silk, the 50-by-70-inch throw is your secret weapon against drafty rooms.

From the array of colors to the supersoft lambs-wool to the intricate way the yarns are woven, this covering from Wallace + Sewell offers much to rave about.

Woven at the Avoca Mill in Ireland, the WR73 Large Wool Throw is an instant brightening accent to a sofa or bed. The throw is crafted from pure new lambswool and features a bold rainbow check pattern and multicolored fringe detailing. A product of a nearly 300-year-old Irish company, the blanket features a traditional style, with a brilliant and modern palette.

Throw by Scholten & Baijings.

Andy Harman’s macramé Owl punctuates the living room with a California-craft sensibility while the midnight-blue brick imbues the space with a “German-Brutalist-1960s kind of feel,” says Adler. “It gives the room a nice architectural gravitas.”

The four neutral shades of the tile are also suitable for outdoor applications.

The legend behind the headphones' creation is that founder Amar Bose was dissatisfied with the airline-issue headphones provided on a flight he took in 1978. However apocryphal, he is said to have written down calculations before landing, and those plans led to the first noise-canceling headphones that came out years later.

Cozy up with the Arv Throw from Røros Tweed. It blends centuries-old weaving techniques with modern geometric forms. It’s the perfect complement to a lazy autumn morning.

The bed in Sara’s room has been in the family since the early 1900s.

Marsala (18-1438), an earthy brownish red, has been dubbed Pantone's color of the year for 2015. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, describes it as "nurturing and fulfilling... Marsala is a natural fit for the kitchen and dining room, making it ideal for tabletop, small appliances and linens throughout the home."

Designed by Norwegian design studio ELLE mELLE, the Arv Throw from Røros Tweed is inspired by a pattern from the Norwegian hand weaving tradition, but is updated with modern geometric forms and saturated color.

Featuring white-on-white geometric patterns with gilded flourishes, this four-piece dinner set from artist and designer Alyson Fox brings playful style to your homemade meal. Make some noise with this dish set!