Your room-by-room guide to subtle color schemes that capture a feeling of tranquility and calm in your space.

If yourfavorite color is blue, look for pale aqua or silvery sky-blue, for example.

Considerpainting your cabinetrya modern white enamel, country-style ivory with an antique glaze, or traditional painted taupe.

Living room with stone fireplace and white couches

Credit: Emily Followill

Calming Bathroom Colors

Choose calming colorsto turn your bathroom into a happy place.

Then stick to bleachable white for towels and rugs for a bright, clean look.

Keep colors light and soft, especially if you have a two-story or vaulted entryway.

bedroom with large cloth light fixture

Credit: Dave Greer

Introduce color with accents in muted tones, such as taupe or mellow turquoise.

Kitchen with bar seating and white cabinets

Credit: James Nathan Schroder

Bathroom with gray and white color theme

Credit: Anthony Masterson

weathered bench and entryway carpet runner

Credit: Jeff Herr Photography, Inc