Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Interiors: Bold Sofa + Bold Wall

If you're anything like me, you think "bold wall = neutral sofa" or vice versa. It's all about balance right? Wrong! These examples achieve a certain kind of balance, but they aren't meek or even soft on the eyes. They're bold, fun and energizing. I'm especially smitten with the burnt orange and sea foam combination. What about you? Is there a bold color combo you'd be willing to try?

images: 1) the decorista  2) James Leland Day 3) design*sponge 4) via ftrb 5) details via design public 6) house to home 7) domino via xJavierx
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24 comments:

  1. KCMarch 22, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    my favorite post in awhile! I am such a lover of stark white interiors/Scandinavian design...these are just the images I needed to step out of my comfort zone a bit!

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  2. meme-and-heMarch 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I lllove that yellow sofa in the first picture. This post is beautiful!!

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  3. jdavissquaredMarch 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love all these, but I'm so boring! Not much bold color in my house. We have lots of neutrals with an occasional pop of color. Maybe that needs to change.

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  4. KoriMarch 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Loving the first image...wow, I have to consider those colors when I get my new place. Kori xoxo

    blondeepisodes.com

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  5. MeeshMarch 22, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I would love to live in that first room. It's so cheerful (and such a change from the plain white walls of my place!)

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  6. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Loved all the great colors, fav. is def. the 4th photo.
    ~Giselle
    http://www.machinewashwarm.blogspot.com

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  7. LenoreNeverM♡reMarch 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    So inspired by all these color-combos, Christina! The sweet pink & yellow, so delightful!

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  8. lisaroyMarch 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I'm a white kind of gal but I'm really digging the first one - it's definitely not a combo I would have thought of!

    I'm having a giveaway if you'd like to enter... :)

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  9. S and OMarch 22, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    that orange sofa looks postively comfy!
    xoxo
    Olivia

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  10. Pinecone CampMarch 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I've been in to pink and yellow lately so the top works for me, but I really love the leather sofa with the pale green brick wall. Love it, actually!

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  11. drollgirlMarch 22, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    wrong! lol! i like them! i like them a lot. and i just want to have a seat next to that doggie and chill!

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  12. birdsofafeatherdesign.comMarch 22, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I'll take the purple sofa, the gold one and oh yes please throw in the green print one...Thank you! love em all!!!

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  13. jillian :: cornflake dreams.March 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    O! love the first couch and the last one. the prints are so pretty! we have a vintage printed chair that adds a little flair to our dining room. xoxo jcd:: cornflake dreams

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  14. HillaryMarch 22, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    there's nothing more i love than a collection of mishmashed pictures on a way. it's cheap and instantly chic update.

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  15. lizMarch 23, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    OMG these are stunning! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. Life love, clutter and other beautiful things.March 23, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Wow. Beautiful. It take courage to make two bold choices. I am with you, untll I saw these images I would have chosen one or the other not both. xox

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  17. jenaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    we have a bold orange 60's couch against our bold teal wall, and love it! :) I'm into LOTS of color.

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  18. Double GlazingMarch 24, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Nice interiors. I love each and every design. Colorful, artistically made and unique. I got many ideas in remodeling my house. Thanks for this article.

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  19. SamanthaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I'm not bold at all, on the sofa or on the wall. But I can admire it in others.

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  20. abby jenkinsMarch 24, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I loved each one more than the next~ how inspiring!

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  21. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    my fave is the wine and mint green-blue combo.

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  22. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Goodness. These living rooms remind me of the colour mastery our favourite, Matisse, had. I can't wait to own my own home and go crazy with the walls and floors.

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  23. Naomi@DesignManifestApril 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I find the art pairing on the black wall to be very interesting. I've toyed with this type of close art grouping myself- with frames touching. But it always look haphazard to me.

    I like it here, though!

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  24. Callie GraysonApril 20, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    how did i miss this awesome post!!
    One bold space after another, all gorgeously done!!
    xx
    callie

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