Do you dare to break the rules of neutrality with a decoration that celebrates the intensity and power of color? Well you have come to the right place. And in addition to daring and personality, you will be bringing one of the trends of the season to your living room: the use of color. The psychedelic lounges are gaining prominence in interior design, fusing vibrant patterns, unusual color combinations and limitless creativity.. It’s like composing a work of art with different vibrant elements. The result is a space that awakens the senses. Here we are going to show you examples, also of versions with color but not strident, and how to add specific striking notes that change everything.
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© GancedoA vitamin salon
Colors that are combined in different elements and with very marked and diverse patterns. This room is pure daring and the result could not be more full of energy. If you are one of those who are not afraid of extravagance, this lively approach represents you. In this room, the wallpaper is the Amalfi model, by Gancedo; representing a harmonious blend of historical refinement and contemporary glamour.
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© Emilio Collavino / FL InteriorsA sophisticated style with color
It is another purpose when using color to decorate: to achieve sophisticated spaces. These clients, residents of Miami, were not afraid of using color. “On the contrary!” -declare those responsible for the project-. “They wanted a vibrant and sophisticated style. Therefore, we had fun incorporating ranges of blues with touches of magenta. The use of colors and textures turn the apartment into a jewel of color above the crystalline water of Miami,” highlight the interior designers from FL Interiors Design Studio. They have created a relaxing atmosphere in serene tones and, based on it, they have not hesitated to incorporate elements of color with blue as the protagonist in different shades and with touches of a vibrant magenta that provides vitality and light.
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© Raúl CelestinoColor details also add
You may not know how to incorporate those color notes to achieve a living room that goes beyond the norm. And it’s easier than you imagine! It is true that the larger the piece, the more marked the effect. For example, a color upholstered sofa it always becomes a turning point in space. But they also add small details in auxiliary pieces such as tables, lamps and, of course, cushions and vases. In this project by Rocío Esquilas with styling by Pilar Perea, the wall is a neutral base and the wooden floor is another timeless element. Here matches the color with a “splashed” effect when appearing in small elements but with bold shades.
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© María del Valle InteriorismoThe painting, the great asset to bring color to the living room
María del Valle Interiorismo also proposes a colorful effect in this living room without abandoning a neutral and bright base. The key is art. With one or more works it is possible bring color to the space so that the tones of the painting or sculpture are the ones that act as a common thread for other touches that may appear on accessories such as cushion covers, a rug, tables, magazine racks…
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© Amador TorilThe color when it is not strident
The trend invites you to use color to decorate spaces, with daring. But not only the strong colors They are the ones that fit this idea. There are colors that are not so striking but that also enhance the interior design of a living room.. This is an example of a project by María Acha Interiorismo where medium pink and other brushstrokes in green and blue soft guide the decoration. Styling by Cristina Rodríguez Goitia.
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© Montse GarrigaGive light in a space with dark notes
He use of color in the living room It also serves to illuminate a dimly lit space.. It may be that due to a lack of natural light or because there are dark elements – as happens in this Luzio Studio project with a living room upholstered in dark gray – it may be necessary to use the most vibrant color so that the perception of the environment changes. Here the plain pink rug lightens the floor and contrasts with the finish of the sofa. Added are the stools or side tables and the pictorial works that finish raising the level.
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© Gancedocolor explosion
Not only wallpaper is an asset to decorate with color, setting the style. Painting also has great power to set the trend of the space. The upholstery adds up. And this is where you have to highlight the weight of the rugs to wear color. Don’t just have in mind the textiles of cushions or curtains. Let the floor be filled with tones that will fill the room. Pure visual joy! A vibrantly colored rug, plain or with geometric designs, floral prints or abstract patterns. Look for contrast with the furniture and walls. It will also be very personal. Fiori in Fiore wallpaper by Mind The Gap (sold at Gancedo). It is inspired by the charm of an Italian summer in bloom.
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© Francesco Dolfo/CassinaEnergetic and welcoming
He balance when using color is to achieve an atmosphere vibrant, vitamin but cozy. When warm colors are used it is easier to achieve this result. But it is also interesting to use some warm colors to subtract the coldness of cold colors, when they predominate in the environment. In this case, the mustard yellow upholstered armchairs are a source of warmth in a living room where black is felt but also the soft blue of the sofa and sideboard. Above this, a striking green painting. It is a proposal from the furniture brand Cassina, with a Moncloud sofa by Patricia Urquiola.
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© Lupe ClementeEverything in one tone
We have seen examples of colorfully decorated rooms that make use of many shades. If you are looking for the strength of the color but want a more organized effect, the option is choose a tone and bring it to the space in various elements but in different intensities. Interior designer Leonea Rivas from Le interior Design Study opts for blue in this project, which appears on the walls, curtains, furniture, upholstery and carpet in various intensities. Balance is the use of the neutral, metal and glasswhich does not take away the prominence of the color. The monochromatic effect is quite effective.