Sunday, May 17, 2009

Green Walls, Brown Sofa - Perfect for small spaces

Ever wondered what gives a small space that cohesive, that pulled together look. How do you make that small family room work for you? How do the designers do it? Very Simple! Small room - small furnishings. When you go out hunting for the perfect sofa, remember you don't always have to get a pair i.e sofa and a love seat. If you have a large space - maybe you want to consider getting a sofa, love seat and couple of chairs. But if you have small space - definitely skip the love seat instead get a pair of chairs. Its adds an interest to the room and takes it to a whole new dimension.
It all sounds good and its OK for the designers to do mix and match. But you are thinking, that chair and the sofa don't match - how will it ever look good :(. So sweeties, you just need to add some throw pillows with the chair color on the sofa. By adding a green-ivory color pillows on the sofa, not only has the decorator added the chair color but also added the wall color.
Don't forget the black - (or deep brown) - Every room needs a little bit of black. Black highlights the space and gives it a focus. Here the deep brown coffee table draws your attention to the sofa.
And dress up those walls. Hang pictures with similar color palette. Voila! you've just created a perfect room to welcome your friends and for that matter, a perfect place to chill.
Resources:
You can find similar pillows as shown in this picture at Bed Bath and Beyond and if you want get lil funky try my favourite Pier1. Accessories, Lighting and Pictures at TJ MAX, HomeGoods.

Decorating Dilemma: If you have a decorating dilemma, do not hesitate, write to me a quick note or a comment, I will be glad to help.

14 comments:

  1. I just love your design. You have a good eye for style. Maybe you can help me with my living room.

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  2. Sure, Sarah. Just post the picture of your living room, I'd be glad to help.

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  3. Hey, you are really good at this! :)Do you think, you could give me some help with my living room? I'm sooooo stuck! LOL

    Annette

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  4. Sure Annette, would love to help. Just send email with pictures of your room

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  5. What color did you paint the walls? I have been looking for the perfect shade of green for my kitchen. I really like this color!
    I will check back for an answer! THANKS!

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  6. Benjamin Moore classic colors: winding vines 532

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  7. I could desperately use your help with my living room. Is that possible?

    -Cassandra

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  8. Hi Alka ... I really like the green you've used here. I want to paint my living room this colour but I am finding it difficult to get a colour match in dulux. I live in uk and benjamin products are not availabe in stores and the shipping costs is too expensive to order online.
    Thankyou.

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  9. hi, i've seen your design and i really love them. can u please help me with mine. i've got green walls, baige carpet, and brown sofas. because i've got kids, i wanted to put rug on the floor of mine living room but am just stuck with ideas and dont know what to get...please help.

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  10. wow! thats lovely..I like it very much.This is very good design.Thanks for sharing it.

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  11. Hi that room looks lovely. Could u please tell me what colour that paint is and to buy it from? Thanks Natalie

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  12. Hi I really like the color of the walls can you tell me the color of the wall next to the green wall that looks like either a cream color or light brown.

    Thanks
    Lisa

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  13. Nice and compact yet gives a spacious feel. Great work

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