Living room "The jumping-off point for the scheme was homeowner Tania Sarracini's rug, which she'd already purchased. It tied nicely into the brick wall," says designer Jessica Kelly, who added cranberry accents to the neutral palette. The single-arm chaise saves space; a custom unit hides all the electronics.

Kitchen Drop-dead gorgeous wallpaper gives the tiny 9'x4' kitchen grand style. "With a small wall, you can do something impactful, so I chose a bold pattern that mimicked the palette," says Jessica. A great eye tricker: "The wood floors are on the diagonal, which creates the illusion of more space."

Bedroom Tania's furniture is big for her small bedroom, but clean lines and a low profile keep the room uncluttered, as do neutral tailored bed linens. Hits of cranberry provide warmth and continuity.

Bathroom "I wanted one room to be a different colour," says Tania. No problem: Pavanne from Pratt & Lambert is one of Jessica's faves for a bathroom. "It's tried and true -- a watery blue that's not too green," she says. The wooden box under the sink, from the previous owner, solves the storage challenges posed by the slim shelf.