One bright paint colour in an ocean hue is an easy way to brighten a bathroom.

Bold teal paint livens up this cottagey children’s bathroom, where it covers a vintage clawfoot tub, old-fashioned sink and walls above crisp white panelling.

For more beachy and nautical rooms, see our Seaside-Inspired Interiors photo gallery.

Use wood, concrete or tile paint to beautify your garden design.

Soft grey-green paint helps integrate this garage wall with an adjoining garden setting; intriguing shadow-box frames affixed to cedar slats create a unique outdoor focal point.

Looking for bedroom design ideas? Start with an on-trend paint colour combination.

Warm grey walls create a soothing atmosphere in this bedroom while acting as a versatile neutral backdrop to crisp white bedding set and drapery. A chandelier adds sparkle.

Update vintage furniture with bold paint colours.

Vintage furniture pieces can be instantly revitalized with some sanding and a few coats of paint. This secondhand dresser gets a new life and a contemporary look with eye-catching deep orange paint. Brightly patterned drapes from Urban Outfitters work well in the space.

See more orange rooms in our photo gallery.

Teal chairs, a contemporary table and a patterned HomeSense rug work well together in this bold design.

A brown and blue palette gives this dining room a contemporary aesthetic. The chocolate brown painted accent wall adds depth to the space.

In this design, a white painted fireplace and shelves pop against yellow walls, bold art and cozy chairs.

Juicy yellow paint sets off the citrus-y palette in this vibrant living room space.

A sparkling chandelier, gilt mirror and cream upholstered chairs look luxurious against dark wood flooring and furniture.

Deep grey painted walls create a look that’s both refined and glamorous.

A white side table, earth-toned bedding set and mod acrylic chair tone down the bold walls in this design.

Playful painted stripes give character to a teen’s room. The vintage mushroom-shaped lamp—a junk-store find—adds to the groovy aesthetic.

See more of this beautiful, eco-friendly home in the May 2008 issue.

A blackboard lends an industrial feel to a neutral kitchen.

A special chalkboard paint covers a dining room wall and provides a blank canvas for the homeowners to create their own ever-changing artwork.

View more photos of this home in our June 2008 issue. Plus, see more industrial spaces in our Industrial Interiors photo gallery.

A well upholstered sofa and a rough-hewn salvaged wood table add character to this design.

Light lavender painted walls make for a fresh, feminine backdrop to neutral coloured furnishings. Black and white photography pops against this soft hue.