Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Design Tip: #2

Design Tip:  For larger upholestered furniture, I recommend using pieces in solid/muted colors.  Use accessories (pillows, rugs, window treatments) to bring in whimsy, color, or texture.  Larger furniture tends to anchor a room.  When you have a piece that complements most everything, it allows for endless possibilities in your room accents. 

I posted this tip to twitter last week and received this question in response:  "What type of accessories should you use if you have a muted sofa?"
Answer:  Use accessories that have bolder colors and patterns.  Allow your accessories to determine the paint color of your room. Pull a color that is represented in minor detail from your accessories and use it to tie the entire room together. 
Source:  Designer Erinn Valencich's portfolio, HGTV

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