Mixing Patterns

In the master bedroom, Naomi’s skill at blending patterns is once again on full display. The bed pillows, headboard and sheets all boast unique yet related patterns. A mud cloth bolster and embroidered suzani pillow add texture to the bed. And a custom headboard has been upholstered in a deep gray fabric. The neutral heavy color palette weaves the various pieces together.

Make It a Home

Are you worried about returning your rented home to original condition? Lean artwork on the wall instead of mounting it. Finally, Ana says, “Add lots of personal items and artwork so it feels like your home. Temporary or not, you should feel great in your space.”

Small Details

“Use the existing lightbox and replace current ceiling lights with a pendant or chandelier of your choice,” Ana suggests. In the kitchen, she added a pendant that matched the floor lamps and looked great off center.

A Fresh Start

Ana suggests asking your super to paint before move-in. Here, clean white walls set the foundation for furniture and accessories: a perfect contrast.

Light It Up

An open floorplan can be tricky, but Ana used a long neutral sofa to separate the living room from the dining room and kitchen. For rentals in particular (and open floorplans), proper lighting can really enhance the ambiance, so Ana placed floor and table lamps throughout the space. Now, this room is bright and cheery, and the lamps add a homey touch.

Size It Up

Proportions and scale are two major details to focus on when it comes to decorating a rental. “It’s important, because you want your space to look and feel like a home,” explains Ana. Instead of investing in custom furniture, improvise: “If you need a piece that’s larger than the off-the-shelf options, get two and arrange them accordingly,” Ana suggests. In the living room, she placed two tables side-by-side to fill out the space.

Custom Artisan Shower Tiles

This bathroom shower features tiles created by a local artisan. The built-in shelf features two green and cream-colored tiles made by clay stamps, and highlight pictures native to the home's coastal geography.

Modern White Kitchen Detail With Gold Wall Sconce And Floating Shelves With White Glass Tile

This modern white kitchen detail showcases its white marble countertops, white cabinets, floating shelves, modern gold sconce and hardware, and white glass herringbone tile backsplash.

From: D2 Interieurs

White Chef Kitchen With Rustic Cutting Boards

Organic touches like hardwood floors and even rustic wood cutting boards warm up the look of the white-and-gray kitchen.

From: Tracy Lynn Studio

Gray Chef Kitchen With Dark Floors

Custom hardware for cabinet doors and drawers gives pretty flair to the gourmet kitchen. Dark wood floors are a handsome anchor to the light gray cabinets and pale backsplash.

From: Becky Shea Design

White Kitchen With Marble Backsplash

For a family who loves cooking and crafts, it made more sense to use marble for a backsplash than countertops. On the wall, the marble adds visual dimension and a crisp, elegant effect.

From: Lori Paranjape

Playful Custom Color Cabinets

Custom color cabinets, reclaimed wood shelving, smoked glass uppers, matte black and brass finishes, and postmodern pops make this space completely unique. It's a fun space that's meant to be fresh, inviting, and playful without sacrificing any amenity!

From: Caitlin McCarthy Designs

Black Tile Backsplash and Open Cabinets

This kitchen features black tile backslpash, new countertops, and unique open cabinets, as seen on Fixer Upper.

From: Chip Gaines

Dark Blue Kitchen With Dramatic Black Marble Backsplash

Whereas the rest of the condo is light and airy, the eat-in kitchen is dark and moody. To create this dramatic look, designer Caitlin Murray painted the cabinets blue and brought in a gorgeous, black marble backsplash.

From: Caitlin Murray

Living Room With a Velvet Sofa and Copper Tin Ceiling

This eclectic living room evokes glamour with a mix of styles, shapes, colors and tones. The custom blue, velvet sofa is the focal point and balances the room with an elegant chandelier highlighting the copper tin ceiling.

From: Kendall Wilkinson

Cozy Cottage Kitchen With Gingham Shelf Liner

Give your kitchen a colorful makeover on the cheap with cheery blue-and-white gingham shelf liner.

13 Ways to Add Holiday Flair to Your Front Porch in Ten Minutes: Grouped Lanterns

Add some old world charm to your front porch with a grouping of different glass front lanterns ranging in size and finish. The flames will add instant ambience and warmth to your entry.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Covered Patio With Arched Doorway and Exposed Ceiling Beams

This covered patio lets you enjoy the great outdoors in style. Exposed ceiling beams highlight the home's architectural style, while an open arched doorway to the backyard mirrors the arched doorways into the house.

From: Breeze Giannasio

SCAD Builds a Garden

The bee is the Savannah College of Art and Design's mascot, "a unique icon of industry" says SCAD president Paula Wallace. The bee is also the star of a new organic garden and apiary legacy project and teaching tool at the college where students can learn about a host of relevant topics including garden design; sustainability; use of plants in beauty and fragrance products; the use of beeswax in jewelry-making and painting; and how to dye fabrics using plants. In just about every way SCAD Back40 is the perfect, holistic teaching tool and laboratory for a school perpetually expanding its approach to incorporating real world practices into its curriculum. Pictured: a bee pollinating anise hyssop.