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Thomas Loof
1Browns, Blacks, Whites, & Greens
Becky Stayner Abstract paintings by Belgian artist Jean-Marc Louis command the white-walled living room of architect Paul Bates’ hillside Birmingham home, where an Italian articulating mobile chandelier in black and brass dangles from the vaulted ceiling. A green sofa and wood chairs accentuate the space.
2Deep Plum & Mossy Light Green
Read McKendree In this Upper East Side townhome designed by Lucy Doswell, a tufted deep plum corner banquette brings the soaring parlor down to a more intimate scale with a pop of dark color backgrounded by a graphic mossy light green wallcovering. Banquette fabric and wallpaper, Holland & Sherry
3A Pop of Teal
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4Monochrome Neutrals
Simon Upton In this Naples, Florida, rebuild, Bobby McAlpine and Susan Ferrier selected a tropical grisaille mural (Ananbô) to headline the living room. Like the rest of the home, the fabrics and carpets are monochrome neutrals and earth tones. Sofa, Promemoria
5Burnt Red & Light Yellow
Francesco Lagnese 6Citron and Blue-Black
Thomas Loof Decorator Garrow Kedigian pulled color inspiration from The Carlyle's timeless decor for his own apartment in the iconic New York building. The bright yellow walls pay homage to the lobby's velvet sofas while the black moldings echo the iron doors and the window mullions.
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7Persimmon and Taupe
David Tsay Instead of looking to the walls, designer Fran Keenan decided to introduce color into this Los Angeles family room by hanging persimmon curtains. The light-taupe upholstery and bronze-brown carpet (Fibreworks) make the room feel gracious and relaxed.
8Pale Apricot and Blood Orange
Melanie Acevedo In Summer Thorton's Chicago townhouse, an oversized orange sofa brings out the warm undertones of the apricot living room. Woven bouillon fringe (Samuel & Sons) adds a flirty touch to the velvet mohair seating.
9Beach Pink and Soft Blues
Eric Piasecki The floral linen by Blithfield covering the comfy sofas and tufted armchairs inspired the soft pink and barely-there blue palette in this Block Island living room. Designer Miles Redd sprinkled oak spindle armchairs cushioned in white terry and woven rattan drum tables throughout to amplify the home's beachy feeling.
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10Reimagined Red, White, and Blue
Mark Roskams To counter this Upper West Side pied-à-terre's spacious rooms, designer Anthony Barrata played with arresting colors and dramatic furnishings. An American painting by Tomory Dodge and an oversize custom floor lamp take advantage of the capacious height. Plaster and marble objects, including an over-the-top amphora lamp, echo the color and classical tone of the original ceiling moldings. The cherry-red velvet is by Pierre Frey.
11Park Green and Cream
Thomas Loof Taken by her famed neighborhood's green, decorator Cece Barfield Thompson ushered verdant color and nature-inspired patterns into her family's New York City living room. The white walls, tonal carpet, and punchy green curtains give the Louis XVI chairs a modern presence. An oil painting by London artist Daisy Cook hangs over a nine-foot Schneller sofa upholstered in stain-resistant fabric (Perennials).
12Taxicab Yellow and Pastels
Douglas Friedman Sweet pastel tones, taxicab yellow walls, and cobalt Chinese lamps give the living room of Todd Romano's San Antonio home a dose of vibrancy. On the walls are two prized artworks from Romano's vast collection: an Andy Warhol silkscreen print of Liz Taylor and a flamboyant Todd & Fitch work.
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16Juicy Apricot and Kiwi
Thomas Loof For this Naples, Florida home, designer Summer Thornton ushered in delightful color and buzzy prints to create an energizing family hub. Apricot walls are amplified by verdant fabrics and botanical prints. The gauzy block-printed drapery (Muriel Brandolini) filters sunlight into the great room.
17Sunshine Yellow and Muted Peach
Julia Lynn 18Metallic Neutrals
Mali Azima Ravishing neutrals and brilliant metallics dominate the sprawling, light-filled salon of this Atlanta home by designer Melanie Turner. Historic styles mix to create an elevated look from conical Murano glass chandeliers and Louis XVI–style commodes to the chevron-pattern custom carpet (Patterson Flynn). The custom retro-inspired sofa is by Björk Studio.
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19Blue Velvets and Oak
Annie Schlechter 20Apple Green and Raspberry
Annie Schlechter Sarah DiMarco (she/her) is the associate editor at VERANDA, covering all things design, architecture, art, gardens, jewelry, travel, wine and spirits. She also manages social media for the brand.
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