Designer Sara Brown takes the novel approach of hanging artwork from decorative brass chains on the French doors leading from the breakfast room to the patio. Metal containers filled with succulents and pebbles bring a welcome touch of green to the room.

It was hard to miss the predominance of pastel hues in this year's Cashiers Designer Showhouse. Shades of pink, soft blue and mint green graced many of the rooms and the prevalence of glass like this oversized bowl filled with smaller pink vases added to the sense of lightness throughout the home.