
'This design is my friend Jamie Clayton's penthouse. This use of color is what makes the interior warm and inviting. Design: Davide Casaroli)įor a cheery color scheme that acts like a ray of sunshine, this colorful living room idea has been given a lift with accents of yellow throughout the room, in the form of the curtains, the wall-mounted lighting fixtures, and a well-placed book on the purple sofa. Like a large plant or a bouquet in a home, green brings in life and easily connects to nature and reminds you of the outdoors.' 8. Lilac and yellow

'The contrast between the dark colors and the lighter accents creates warmth and when paired with layered lighting or warmer accent colors it helps the room glow. Deep green works particularly well with brass fixtures and faucets and feels historic, classic, and timeless.' Camel or marigold, wine, plum, and navy all work nicely with the hue. 'We love deep emerald green when paired with jewel tones and classic neutrals. The more traditional atmosphere was equally created with the mixture of antiques, contemporary pieces, and layered floral patterning in the block printed pillows and antique Chinese art deco rug,' explains Keren Richter. 'We amplified the room’s coziness, and somewhat camouflaged a large screen television, with a rich color palette.
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The color scheme reflects the space, which is a movie room. Orange has been chosen as an effective contrast color that goes with green in this emerald tone. The designers at White Arrow have created a cozy feel in a snug living room in a New York townhouse with their use of jewel tones. 'For most of my interior design projects, I tend to favour warm and neutral colour palettes, combined with a range of luxurious fabrics and textures to create a calm, sophisticated yet joyful atmosphere while providing a base for which artworks and design pieces can stand out against.' 6. Adding pops of color to an interior creates an element of surprise but also introduces a warm and unique environment.' 'I think that complementing soft nude tones with heavier colours, such as turquoise, can create a more striking effect against these natural hues. 'Earthy tones are becoming more popular with more subtle and less bright colour combinations,' she says. The white provides a great background to also emphasize the textures and fabrics used in this earth tone living room, as well as interesting accents of color. Tumeric yellow and neutralsĪccentuate the deep chocolate nature of the brown by contrasting it with a stark white as seen in this project in St Tropez, by Parisian designer, Stephanie Coutas. To soften the industrial interior, I filled the space with vintage and contemporary pieces with ivory, camel, rose, and cognac hues interspersed with unexpected moments of burnt orange and chocolate brown.' The result is an inviting atmosphere with warm tones and textures like velvet and boucle to worn leather. 'I wanted to create a space that felt like both a beautiful home and a sanctuary to foster creativity. The whole office is a Phyllis Hyman 70s love song.' I wanted to create a space that showcases her love for the playfulness and nostalgia of the 80s, but also reflects her poise as an elegant and classic woman. 'She was my foundational design inspiration and we went deep into a sensory study of things that moved her. 'I saw Mara as a muse throughout this project,' says Tiffany.


The space is adorned with a combination of vintage and contemporary pieces, and every aspect of the room and piece of furniture is in a set colorway that matches the deep brown and white scheme. This example is by acclaimed designer, Tiffany Howell, of Los Angeles-based design studio, Night Palm, who transformed Mara Brock Akil's office space into an elegant and classic 70s oasis inspired by a Phyllis Hyman love song. Design: Tiffany Howell)įor a warm, 70s look, layer brown in a monochromatic color scheme.
