Living Room Ideas
Make pastels play against each other For those who prefer a more subdued palette, pastel shades can do wonders by creating a gentler contrast. In this space, Fadd Studio uses different pastel shades to create subtle contradictions. The off-white and pink couches are counterpoised with blue and grey rustic barrels. Even the paintings of the wall are in subdued red and greens to complement the ambience.
For grey walls The grey shell of this living room and the similarly-toned upholstered chairs provide the perfect base for the plush pink sofa to stand out and create a soothing, light and whimsical vibe. Apart from a few patterned cushions on the sofa in yellow and beige, the room is kept neutral to accentuate the soft contrast of grey and pink.
Zone a space Looking like a piece of abstract 20th century art, this beautiful rug brilliantly zones an open-plan space, helping to define the dining area. When using a rug beneath a dining table, it’s vital to choose one that’s really generous, so it can be seen beyond the table top, but also so that each chair’s back legs remain on the rug when the seat is pushed out.
Play it safe with monochromatic variations An easy way to introduce contrast without being too bold is through monochromatic colour blocking. It basically makes use of a single colour in varying degrees of tone, shade, tint and value. In this image, the designer mostly uses varying shades of orange. The area is adorned with a patterned rug in bolder orange while the sofa and pouf are done in lighter tones of the same colour. The contrast quotient is upped with some red (adjacent to orange on the colour wheel) in the cushions, cabinetry and lamp.
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