Madalynn Dudley
Here in the Midwest, many homes built prior to 1990 featured few windows, lots of small boxy rooms, and dark floors. Replacing busy wallpaper with softer, lighter, and neutral wall colors help reflect natural light.
The neutral tones allow the furnishings and accents to take center stage giving you the flexibility to complement the floors and express your personal style.
This muted contemporary pallet transforms your living room into a relaxed space that doesn’t overwhelm the senses. Black adds definition and depth to designs while white and the different shades of blue bring a sense of calm which mellows out the space. Simple accents of pale wood and gold tie the room together, and live plants bring a fresh feel and a pop of color to the space.
If your tastes run toward a casual, more lived-in style, you can add warmth to your light-colored rooms with earthy colors and elements. Light, raw wood colors create the homey feel of the modern rustic style. These match with muted greens and grays that serve as a supporting cast to the richness of lighter plank flooring.
