Dreaming and scheming. The "perfect" room ; Write it down ; Taking inventory ; Balancing the costs ; Five "perfect" rooms ; Plan, plan, plan -- Architectural elements. Say hello! ; Distinctive perimeters ; A change of venue ; Pay attention to the particulars ; Hidden spaces, found places ; Practicality, utility, and delight ; Daily needs ; Vistas, vignettes, and the places in between ; Don't be a dummy -- Savvy design elements. Materials that matter ; Good lighting ; Personal color ; Furnishings for comfort ; Collections and displays ; Exclamation points.