Put your spin on a plain living room, just like these Instagrammers
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✱ Pair cool-toned whites and greys with warmer shades like terracotta, mustard or pink to create balance.
✱ Give a plain backdrop interest with a half-painted or half-panelled feature wall in a shade that’s just darker than the main wall colour.
✱ In a neutral scheme, living-room clutter like cables, electronics and remote controls stands out even more. Keep these everyday essentials tidied away or disguised in woven baskets and trays. Fill with prettier items, like flower-filled vases and throws, to make sure no one notices the rest of the contents.
Get the look
✱ Create a cosy feel with a tonal palette of rich biscuity beige, blush pink and brass metallics.
✱ Fill a plain wall with a statement mirror. The large reflective surface will help to bounce light around the room, making it feel brighter and bigger.
✱ With a muted palette like this one, you need to play with texture, shape and scale to make your scheme have impact. Look for tufted textiles, twisted candles, curved vases and accessories at different heights to cluster together.
Get the look
✱ Embrace and complement your white walls with a minimal palette of neutrals and blacks. The monochrome mix gives an edgier feel to softer shades.
✱ Pick out patterns with simple and geometric lines – think stripes, checks and chevrons
