I love the glossy finish on the lacquered cabinets (too bad Ikea doesn't offer this color!) and the etched-glass backsplash, not to mention the beautiful maple floor. If I had a kitchen like this I swear I'd learn to cook. -HousetoHome
This fun little nursery was put together by Elsie Marley, another fabulously creative mind who makes toys, clothes, and accessories by hand for the modern tot for sale on Etsy. I would have loved that chalkboard when I was little. What a great freecycle find. -Elsie Marley
This fabulous Santa Monica home designed by LA-based Woodson and Rummerfield has a color palette I could live with. Oh how I love that fireplace. -Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design
Sharilyn Wright of Lovely Design creates beautiful products out of her studio in Vancouver. I would imagine working in such a light and airy place, surrounded by such fun accessories and collections really sparks creativity. -Apartment Therapy
Design de ambientes recently featured a whole slew of turquoise rooms that I completely adore, including these 2 pretty kitchens. I love the animal prints in the first one, and that turquoise-handled teapot. Too cute. -Design de ambientes
I love this entryway, especially the turquoise detailing on the matching chairs. Too cute. MyHomeIdeas had this to say about my favorite color: Turquoise has a cooling effect, figuratively lowering a room's temperature. Fashionable and stylish throughout the year, this smart and flexible color can promote subtle drama or tropical zest. -My Home Ideas via MadeByGirl
A monochromatic color scheme can be great for a bathroom. They're usually pretty small rooms with minimal furniture that easily lend themselves to a simple, cohesive palette. Case in point: This teal bathroom with gorgeous tilework done by Maestro Mosaics. -Maestro Mosaics via Apartment Therapy