Hi Elegant Readers,
Hope you are cozy and warm and life is treating you well.
I often get questions on how to incorporate color into a monochromatic palette. I always give advice that if color is scary, try to add it in small increments.
I was recently introduced to Modani. In looking over its website, the company offers modern and chic furniture that would allow my interior design juices to flow. I picked the brown sectional modern sofa featured below. I let my imagination run wild, incorporating bright pieces, also from Modani and a painting that hangs in my bedroom.
I started with a template and thought about my taste and desires for my dream living room.
Eclectic Chic! Images provided by Modani
The collage below gives a more visual look of how I would design the room.
When I saw the brown sectional modern sofa, I had to incorporate the colorful pillow and add contrast with the satin shiny pillow which makes it fun.
I included four ways to add your own charm to a room.
1. I really like the metal hardware of the the chandelier and functionality of the overhead lighting.
2. The rug adds softness and warmth to the room.
3. The pouf and extra chair adds additional seating that is a must for a living room. It also adds style. That pouf will be a major conversation starter because someone would think you bought that piece on your many travels.
4. The lamp adds additional lighting with an architectural flair and adds balance and depth.
All the pieces work together in harmony.
So the finished template I created below.
Living Room Collage Images provided by Modani
To take the room a step further I added a mirror, suitcases for decoration and storage, a vase, and a bookcase for my favorite books.
When I designed the living room, I immediately saw the painting in my bedroom; it works well with the color scheme of the living room. This is one of my favorite portraits in my home.
One of my Paintings
The key is to let the room reflect your style because everything will flow into place when that happens. I have to think outside the box and set my own standards. All it takes is one piece, whether it is a pillow or a sectional sofa and your dreams can cultivate from there to create a beautiful room.
Modani offers many chic and trendy furniture options for your house. One thing that I admire about this company is that is contributes to a charity for needy children. The work done by Lonely Peleg is an inspiration. This short video highlights his work throughout the world.
Images were provided by Modani. I was not compensated for my work.
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