Showing posts with label living room. Show all posts
Showing posts with label living room. Show all posts

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Tip #7 ~ Test Your Color Choice

Boost your confidence by testing colors on poster board or large areas of a wall. Don't be afraid to go beyond your comfort zone: Consider strong, vivid colors or soft, deep neutrals like chocolate brown or olive green as main or accent colors. Or add drama with a stronger color on the ceiling. Tinted ceilings can dramatically change the whole look of a room.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Design with Distinction Interior Design Trends for the Living Room

Top Interior Design Trends for the Living Room


  • Distressed leather ottomans (use as cocktail tables too)
  • Vintage cocktail tables
  • Black & White color palettes (sophisticated chic)
  • Room dividers (stacked boxes, iron, hand painted)
  • Textiles w/painted African landscapes & wildlife
  • Rich, earthy color tones for carpeting
  • Wood flooring (bamboo, hand distressed, wide plank)
  • Simple, understated sofas & chairs w/clean lines
  • Less detailing on upholstered pieces
  • Modular furniture for limited spaces (lofts, libraries)
  • Curvy sofas
  • Eco-friendly chairs and slipcovers
  • Antique tapestries
  • Globally-inspired pieces
  • Hollywood glam (yes, even wallpaper is making a comeback)