Kivas Sofa by Karim Rashid
Most living room are filled with colors. You see it on the walls, the paintings, photos, the wall paper, vases, jars, figurines and not to forget the furniture. However, this will be nicer if these colors do not contradict each other.
Learning how to harmonize colors in your living room can give a deeper effect in the room.
You can use your favorite color as your main shade. There is no need to change your furniture if they are still good. You can just add colors through your furnishings and decorations so long as they match the main color of the room.
Nevertheless, the first step is to have a theme so you can pinpoint the exact colors that you need.
The use of green and brown are your best choice. Have brown walls and furniture in light brown or viceversa. Add some greens by bringing in house plants that are good for your health, removes odor, cleans the air and add life in your living room. With a selection like this, you get to have your nature theme real aside from an environment –friendly atmosphere.
Pick plants that do not need much care especially if you do not have much time to take care of them. The color green also helps you to alleviate stress and anxiety. It relaxes your eyes and muscles.
Another color combination you can have for a nature- themed living room is blue and green. Have your walls in sea blue to give a refreshing appeal then green for the plants. This blend gives off tranquility, which is ideal for someone who wants to forget the noise and tension brought by work or school.
Small living rooms must have colors that are of a lighter shade to create an impression of hugeness. Lighter shades are not difficult to blend with other hues. Go for yellow and tangerine to make your room livelier.
Brown can be mixed with orange, tangerine and red aside from green. This blend of colors is good to have during autumn. The colors gray and black can be used for your decorations while tan, cream and mocha can be used for your walls.
Create a bit of disparity to have a bolder look in your living room so long as you do not carry it too far. Combining dark purple and light red with lavender suggest a comforting and warm atmosphere. Use olive green or light yellow for accentuations. Blend dark shades of green with deep yellow and a few blends of cream shades to build serenity and calmness.
Remember to use only a maximum of 3 hues when harmonizing colors in your living room.
You can use the different shades of a particular color if you want. Apply the other hues with your rug, throw pillows or curtains.
Even if you have traditional furniture, you can mix it up with modern ones and blend their colors to come up with a brighter and happier living room theme.
Give time to study the color combinations before you apply it in your living room. This saves you not only on expenses but time as well. Most of all, choose colors that speak about you.
Colors bring life to a room; hence, make sure that the colors you will choose will effectively bring this out.