House Beautiful May 2013

Pillows Leopard looks great just about anywhere, especially in these delicious colors. And the flip sides of the pillows sport the print in reverse. Alcazar Pillows, 22" square, $104 each, by Thomas Paul. zincdoor.com. 1. Throw Ombré on hefty linen makes the dreamiest summer throw. (In three other colors, too.) Saraille in Magenta, 79" L × 53" W, $295. designersguild.com. 2. Julep Cup A classic—but with that Oscar de la Renta flair! Basket Weave Julep Cup in Silver Plate, 4¼" H × 3¼" DIA, $75. oscardelarenta.com. 3. Pushpins A bright, playful way to accessorize any bulletin board. They come in a rainbow of colors. Pom Pom Pushpins, ¾" DIA, $15 for set of 16. anthropologie.com. 4. Ice Cream Spoons Indulge your inner child in more ways than one. Ice Cream…

"This is like an exhalation, a soothing breath that allows the mind and body to relax. It's the color of the sky in that moment of silence before a storm—a soft gray with a hint of blue and silver. Then I'd replicate those tones in the furniture and art. Using tone on tone is an excellent way to take away the noise in a room." LEE MELAHN VALSPAR WOODLAWN SILVER BROOK 5001-1B "Like a warm cup of coffee topped with a thick crema, this soft white with taupey-gray undertones is comforting. It blends seamlessly with neutrals, natural light, and various woods to set the mind at ease." LINDSEY BOND MEADOWS BENJAMIN MOORE SWISS COFFEE OC-45 "I'd call this bitter chocolate—a rich, deep brown that takes you right back to the…

His design ratio? One-third function to two-thirds delight. He's been creating some of the most colorful, comfortable, happy rooms for more than 30 years. I HAVE AN 'ALLERGY' TO Sheetrock, so I try to treat walls in ways that kill that flat feeling. Using a linen or silk creates a texture that catches light so much more than a painted surface does. LAVASTONE DELIVERS A clear, clean, shiny color that you can't get with any other countertop material. It's impervious to heat and cold, and doesn't develop a patina over time. DAVID WEEKS'S LIGHTING designs are modern with a retro nod. They give a room a sense of quality and clarity. I've had them made in many colors. I have his Tripod Lamp No. 303 in my bedroom. ORKNEY ISLAND…

QUICK FACTS BASED IN Boston WORKED AT Brunschwig & Fils, Mark Hampton, Bunny Williams OPENED Kate Coughlin Interiors in 2003 WEB SITE katecoughlininteriors.com "I call my style 'transitional' or 'eclectic.' I love to incorporate antiques or things that have been passed down over generations and mix them with newer pieces." ABOVE: "In my own little library, I painted every square inch—except the ceiling—Benjamin Moore's Ash Blue in high gloss to make it shine. When I first saw it, I felt as if I were in an aquarium, but now it's one of my favorite rooms!" ABOVE RIGHT: Coughlin covered the living room walls of a Beacon Hill house in grass cloth to add warmth and texture. She glazed the original 19th-century plasterwork to highlight its intricate design.…

RUG "A rug makes an indoor/outdoor space cozy, encouraging guests to kick off their shoes and relax." Solid Classics indoor/outdoor rug, polyester, 5' × 8' , $240, by Duracord. wayfair.com. GREENHOUSE "It's the luxurious, grown-up version of the tree house we fantasized about having as kids." SI5204 custom-built Aluminum Tube Greenhouse, from $15,000. solarinnovations.com. DAYBED FABRICS "Outdoor fabric takes away the worry of staining, fading, and moisture. The black-and-white is modern and graphic, while the blue adds a welcome pop of color." Goa in Blue and Benin in Noche, acrylic, by Alexandra Champalimaud. hollandandsherry.com. SHEERS "Durable but graceful. They frame the view without limiting the light." MIna in Storm, acrylic, by Alexandra Champalimaud. hollandandsherry.com. CHAIR "It's always fun to include one object in a scheme that shows some attitude and…

1. Coralie Flax/cotton in Pink Grapefruit, by Travers. zimmer-rohde.com. 2. Aristote Linen in Corail, by Manuel Canovas. cowtan.com. 3. Coralshade Linen in Breeze. katerinatanacollection.com. 4. Portifino Cotton in Red/Blue on White. waterhousewallhangings.com. 5. Coral Linen in Red. tylergraphic.com. 6. Molokini Cotton in Blue on White. thibautdesign.com. 7. Color Me Coral Cotton in Lush Green, by Lilly Pulitzer. leejofa.com. 8. Coralie Cotton in Color 03. osborneandlittle.com.…