Designers think about color as a palette — how different tones work together across a room.
What this means for you is choosing a few colors and repeating them so the space feels connected, while also adding contrast so it doesn’t feel flat.
Below is the color story for this room. We love the combination of blues with caramel tones, with black acting as an anchor to ground the space:
We added a darker wall behind the sofa to create contrast with the rest of the room. That shift from light to dark gives the space more depth and makes the seating area stand out.
Looking at the room, your eye is naturally drawn to that wall first, which helps anchor the space.
Colors used in this room:
Benjamin Moore Smoke 2122-40 (1 gallon)
Benjamin Moore Smoke 2122-40
Benjamin Moore White Heron OC-57 (1 gallon)
Benjamin Moore Black Ink 2127-20 (1 gallon)
Benjamin Moore Black Ink 2127-20
We brought in an area rug that picks up tones from the wall color and furniture, and spreads them across the floor. That’s what helps carry the color through the room instead of it staying in just one spot.
Looking at the space, your eye moves from the wall down into the rug, which helps everything feel connected.
Area rug we used:
Washable Oriental Area Rug - 8x10 Rugs for Living Room Soft Carpet for Bedroom Waterproof Floral Distressed Indoor Stain Resistant Non-Shedding Floor Carpets (Blue/Teal/Orange, 8x10)
Washable Oriental Area Rug, Blue/Teal/Orange, 8x10)