Even Sofas can be Accents

How To / September 27,2013

With neutrals now a popular backdrop, accent colours in pillows - and even accent sofas - are all the rage. Surprisingly, colour determines not only the mood of a room but its actual scale. A small room pulled together in one colour or a few very similar colours can look larger than a bigger room with a contrasting mix of colours.

Accent throws and pillows in colours and patterns add energy and brightness without breaking up the underlying neutral foundation. Even better, they are inexpensive enough to allow for changes of mind! Try a bold mix of colours, or a series of floral cushions, each one a little different from the last. Orange is cheery, and navy is a good alternative to neutrals. An added plus of navy is that it goes with just about any colour you can throw at it. Although it is heavier on your wallet, an accent sofa can really add colourful punch to a room. Try a fluoro chartreuse, a pretty musk pink, olive green or even turquoise!

Source: Decoist