Bright and Fun Hangout
This room's jewel-tone color combination, various ceiling heights, and bright fabrics create a terrific spot for a teen. An appealing detail is the light-filled window reading nook with triangular cutout shelving and storage drawers underneath.

The connecting bath has lemon-splashed walls that are accented by framed pieces of colorful antique needlework fabric on walls.

Welcoming Outdoors
Stepping outside, the deck in back leads to a sloping yard. In the garden, the multicolored flowers, combined with the scents of gardenias and roses, invite you to sit awhile.

"The design reminds me of an English garden," says Karen Smith, who is the general manager of Garden Design Landscaping Builder. "We wanted a yard people could use and enjoy."

"It is whimsical with different textures and colors," says Debra Gray, who worked as the design manager for the project. "Our intention was to create an outdoor room." Flagstone steps lead to a bench and aggregate concrete squares with grass growing in between.

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