We have just about zero wall space. I put b&w photos my daughter (a jr. in high school at the time) took during our first family overseas trip (to Italy)on the sides of some tall cabinetry. I love the look and the memories (dd is about to grad. from college.) We also have small family photos (also from trips) on little shelves in the kitchen.

Thanks very much for these ideas. I'm still wondering about something in the off-white/OC range. I have read a million posts and Pins on whites...what I'm stuck on is how they will look in eastern light that is very, very green through the tree canopy. I know from experience now that grey undertones turn to a not-so-pleasant mushroomy color when washed with green light. Beyond those airy photos, I'm imagining something geometric and angular (greek key, or diamonds) on the floor -- could be charcoal and white/cream, or a sisal. One large photo of something architectural (a plant, a bridge) on the wall opposite the gallery wall, over my desk, and a small mirror in a chunky frame on the modern louvered credenza. Love to find a deco-ish light fixture. Any suggestions for a white that would highlight an overall look like that?

Not sure where this is located, but clearly there are regional influences that should be considered in designing the interior as well as the climactic impact on the exterior. I think on the outside, I'd just make a durable walkway to the porch and then add seating there. Given how fragile arid plants can be, I wouldn't do anything to encourage guests to spend time in the yard at all...unless you make a specific area, say a stoned circle with chairs. But to start out as a b&b, I'd probably put my money elsewhere. On the interior, esp for the public spaces, I'd probably do a neutral backdrop and let the accent colors come from the furnishings and accessories. If I wanted to warm up the space in the bedroom area, I'd think about doing maybe an accent wall in a saturated color to stand up to all the wood.

Friedajune, thanks! I love the countertops so much! The refrigerator opens to the left. It's a small kitchen. Next home, I will have a big kitchen and big bathrooms. Here is a photo of the kitchen. The stove is the last white appliance. When it starts "going" we'll replace it with stainless steel. A friend, who is an artist, suggested an aqua/gray. I've tried to play around with the Sherwin Williams Visualizer to paint the walls, but the tools act up for me (or it's the user)