A Youthful Home Decorating Makeover

Toning down over-the-top color, this home makeover goes neutral, but uses bold patterns and graphic accents to keep the house feeling youthful and bright.

Toned-Down Color

As an artist, this homeowner has always loved color -- and once had the home to prove it -- but a chance encounter with designer Melanie Turner and her white-walled home led to a change in perspective. Melanie's design for the artist's home started by painting all the walls whiteand staining the oak floors a dark brown.

The gray front door, which was once red, now greets visitors and reflects the shift toward a more soothing interior color palette.