The ochre yellow adds color and depth to the space, bringing a relaxed sophistication without feeling forced or impractical.īryan O'Sullivan, founder, of Bryan O’Sullivan Studio adores using this living room color trend in his designs: ‘A rich mustard shade works particularly well in a living room as it brings warmth, helping to create an enveloping feeling. In this case, the buttery yellow works so well with the colorful accessories and oak furniture. 'The shade captures light beautifully, with an immediately energizing effect.’ ‘There is a richness, a warmth and an earthy quality to this color, ochre, creating a distinct mood in the room,' says Rose Uniacke, interior designer. Ochre is making its mark in interiors for 2023/34 – bringing much-welcome energy and elegance to our living rooms. 'For a warmer aesthetic, consider a red-based neutral shade such as Wimborne White or Dimity by Farrow & Ball,' recommends Louise Wicksteed, design director at Sims Hilditch. If you are going for a beige living room color scheme, be sure to add depth and contrast. Mimic the warm color scheme on the walls with equally warm-toned soft furnishings to complete the look. When decorating with neutrals a key element is the importance of layering with textures and tonal shades.ĭecorating a living room in neutrals can create a feeling of seamless calm in a home, as shown in this Albion Nord-designed space. A soft scheme of harmonious neutrals creates a reflective backdrop to the ever-changing light of the seasons. The power of a neutral color palette to add warmth and elegance to a room should not be underestimated. Not to be confused with cold and bland palettes, new neutrals are warm by nature. Instead, find those that have some warm tones in them and they will be a brilliant backdrop for florals, patterns and plains.’ĭecorating with new neutrals, inspired by colors from the natural world, adds a gentle and soothing touch to interiors that can be layered with textures and tones to ebb and flow with the seasons. 'Avoid using cold blues in north-facing rooms. ![]() ‘Blue is the most wonderfully gender-neutral color,' says Nicole Salvesen, co-founder, of Salvesen Graham, who designed this blue living room above. If the room gets a lot of natural light the blue will appear quite pale, then when evening comes you get a stronger color developing, a bit like the perfect day-to-night outfit.’ Interior designer, Pandora Taylor shares this enthusiasm for decorating with blue: ‘Joyful sky blues are perfect for using in spaces you spend lots of time in, such as the living room. 'It’s a wonderful shade for coastal living where it will respond to the light you get near the water.’ ‘Sky blue shades can add such joy to a space with their inherent freshness but just be careful they don’t appear too chilly as the natural light will have a big impact on their perception,' says Patrick O’Donnell, international brand ambassador, Farrow & Ball.
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