I think the Chicago winter is getting to me, because I love the use of bright turquoise, blue, yellow, and orange on a neutral beige background. I'm aiming for the happy but not-too-bold feel of this room in my apartment.
I think I have too much dark brown in my own living room for it to ever feel this airy, but I'll give it a good shot. I like the near-symmetry and her repetition of fabrics and furniture pieces, even between the living room and dining room. Does this house give you any good ideas?