how to bring warmth to a living room

Nkunda Jay

3 years ago

im trying to bring warmth to this room, please help me with suggestions

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minipie
3 years ago
Lamps! Lamps do wonders in terms of creating warmth and cosiness especially at this time of year.

I would also try to get some deeper tones in there - for example a deep rust colour would work well, or dark forest green. Cushions or poufs in these colours, in something cosy like velvet?
Nkunda Jay
Original Author
3 years ago
hi minipie I was actually afraid of bringing more green thinking it'd get darker. I thought maybe a warm mustard yellow or darker yellow on the art piece wall would do? but you've given me something to think about. thank you.
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E D
3 years ago

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E D
3 years ago
Sorry, couldn’t resist. 😊

You have a lovely room!

It seems the wall with the kissing couple looks a little ‘cold’ (oh, the irony...). Is this wall brilliant white as opposed to the other walls, which seem grey?
Nkunda Jay
Original Author
3 years ago
it is actually white and I wanted throw some colour on it. what do you think?
E D
3 years ago
Others here are much more clever than I am with colours, but yes it can do with some colour. I’m sure you’ll receive good suggestions.

Are you keeping the hallway white? And the woodwork mahogany?
Nkunda Jay
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3 years ago
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Sonia
3 years ago
I think green walls will look fab, either quite dark like F&B Green Smoke, or something softer like Cromarty or Mizzle. I do agree that maybe a yellow will add warmth. Something like India Yellow. Tiled floors can sometimes look cold so how about a Persian rug to add warmth and colour? This is India Yellow followed by Mizzle.
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minnie101
3 years ago
I agree with comments Re lighting and art. I’d paint the walls. I might also change the planter and light to rattan just to add more texture. Storage cubes could work Under the table plus it gives extra seating too. Maybe something like the 2nd pic (which I couldn’t photoshop!).

Perhaps add more pattern and different textureS for cushions?
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Onex Furniture
3 years ago
I guess your living room lacks some bright colors like orange, pink or blue. It's just so "black" and "cool". Maybe you can buy several cushions for your sofa or add a set of colorful coffee table and chairs around the room.
Nkunda Jay
Original Author
3 years ago
thank you Minnie101, that is really helpful 😊 ☺
Nkunda Jay
Original Author
3 years ago
@onex limited thank you so much

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