It seems that gray has become the new neutral of choice. From soft, cool grays to darker, warmer ones, there's a gray to suit every taste. But for many, nothing beats a deep, rich charcoal. Tenebrous and moody with a cozy, elegant edge, charcoal is a reminder of the first hints of evening when the gloaming shadows come out to play. Bold enough to create a distinct backdrop, it's also neutral enough to let other colors come to the fore. More

Warm, stimulating colors work well in the social areas of a home. And what could be warmer than a bright, sunny yellow? The mind may wander to school buses and Big Bird, but there's a lot more to these bold, vivid hues. And when pulled off right, they can have a wonderful energizing effect on a room: from rich, glowing gold to punchy, acidic citrus, we've rounded up a selection of vibrant yellows guaranteed to inspire a smile.

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A patterned sofa is a bold choice. Five years from now, if you decide to change your style, you can always dress that beige sofa up with a new throw and cushions, but a sofa in a bold pattern is more permanent — and a lot harder to decorate around. That said, if you've fallen in love with a big floral or a gutsy ikat or a bossy plaid, here are three different ways to make it work. More

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Paint Colors: Sherwin-Williams "Hinting Blue" above board-and-batten, Gallery white on board-and-batten
Marcel mini sofa: Pottery Barn
Wood dining table, hand painted: Austin Antique Mall
Antique metal chair, recovered with gingham : Hudson NY / IKEA
White fiberglass shell chair: Modernica
Vintage marching band drum: Uncommon Objects

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Colorful teapots and coffee infusers make drinks both delicious and good looking. Whether you're brewing for one or a party of twelve, these bright containers make ordinary days more fun and festive. More

Visiting a show house is kind of like going to a fashion show. The designs are a little over the top and you can't afford a single thing, but it's a great place to look for inspiration that can trickle down to your own home. As I made my way through the CS Interiors Anniversary Home, with rooms designed by 6 leading interior designers, I found a number of inspiring features. More

When considering storage solutions, instead of buying new, try vintage blue! These steel cabinets and boxes add a warm industrial look to your style, and their pre-owned condition makes them an easy way of being eco-friendly. Better yet, their compact size and rectangular shape are space efficient, making them easy to blend with modular pieces. More

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Interior design: Michael Crispen
Wallpaper: Cole & Son, The Waldorf Collection, Style: Brighton Lace, Color: Stone/Gold
Sofa: restyled vintage from Twentieth Centry Object
Sofa pillows: Habite Los Angeles
Mirror: _____

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Black vintage sofa: Abodeon in Cambridge
Tripod brass lamp with large shade: Mohr & McPherson
Indian vintage camel cart coffee table: Mohr & McPherson
Painting over couch: street seller Essaouira in Morocco
Floor pillows:_____
Orange vase:_____
Brown vase:_____

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Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian readers! Held on the second Monday in October, Canadian Thanksgiving celebrates the close of the harvest season. And with fall fully underway and the leaves changing color, we have orange living rooms in mind. More