Stylist Notebook: In The Mood

Many people shy away from dark colours as they think it will make their room look dark, gloomy and uninviting, often that is completely wrong. As an interiors stylist I have learnt that darker tones can have the opposite effect and make a room feel more appealing, dramatic and create a scheme that oozes character and style.

By choosing the right balance of colour, you can step away from the pale grey, off whites and lighter colours so favoured by recent designers and make a real impact in your home that you can live with and enjoy.

We would suggest creating a darker palette for the background and bring the room to life with more neutral tones – the sofa creates a perfect balance for the carpet and the wall. Introducing texture is also a great idea, the carpet range used, Inglewood Saxony is a deep pile carpet which provides total luxury underfoot, whilst also adding that element of texture against the structured wall. Use scatter cushions and artwork to lighten the mood, along with plants to bring an exciting breath of living fresh air into the room.

At Cormar we try to create looks that will inspire our customers, sometimes for photoshoots we need to be quite brave and push the boundaries to ensure we’re on-trend. Right now, as trend forecasts show, we’ve recently been using stronger, more exciting hues and tones. With that in mind, we used lots of deep colour, taking us out of our comfort zone and combining a more modern, contemporary colour scheme into a classical setting. The sofa is a chesterfield which has its roots in the Victorian era, but we’ve also added a very modern table – don’t be afraid to combine these styles. Create an eclectic look in your home – play with colour and eras, there are no limits - just ensure the colours all work and the accessories create a balance between the two.

Test out different carpet looks yourself by taking advantage of our free carpet sample service. Alternatively, find your closest Cormar retailer.