So, based on the preferences he indicated, I've taken a stab at some basics for creating a modern, warm, ethnic, eclectic, organic feel:
Livingroom
Key components:
Dining/Kitchen
Bedroom
Bathroom
Livingroom
Key components:
- Neutral basics (walls white, dark grey or cream; low-slung sectional in grey or off-white soft fabric
- Square low coffee table (to accommodate casual dining while sitting on pillows)
- Natural fiber area rug (jute, seagrass, etc.)
- Focal point of bright yellow sideboard for media storage
- Lots of bright ikat and kilim print throw and floor pillows
Dining/Kitchen
Key components:
- Simple dark kitchen with bright yellow backsplash
- Round, dark, old-fashioned table
- Assorted modern chairs
Bedroom
Key components:
Bathroom