Elle Decor recently did a feature on Martin von Haselberg’s Millbrook, New York pool house.  At first glance, it appeared to be a beautiful bucolic scene, with the sweet white chapel next to a serene pool and expansive green lawn.  But looking through the rest of the images, I was blown away by what was actually on the inside.

Von Haselberg collaborated with Los Angeles creative consultant and color specialist Nancy Kintisch to create a space that “looked one way on the outside but was totally, radically not that on the inside.”  The space mixes pastels and sweetened brights, that are put in check by the soaring 35 foot tall white ceilings and walls.  It’s the use of color that is absolutely stunning – the hues chosen, their unexpected placement and how they work together so beautifully.  Pastels have never felt more modern.  However, the space is also incredibly practical.  It offers everything you’ve ever wanted in a pool-side sanctuary, especially the raised sitting area.  It’s the perfect way to spend summer by the pool.

All photos via Elledecor.com

I’m swooning over this gorgeous Palm Beach villa from Veranda Magazine.  Blue and white is one of my favorite interior color combinations.   The way it is used here feels so fresh, yet still offers tons of interest through print and pattern and dimension with the various shades of blue.  The pops of lime green and leaf green are the perfect accents to complete the color scheme, especially for the balmy Florida climate.

At the very least, it’s time to buy more blue and white vases.  It is incredible how much they add to each room.

*All photos via Veranda