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20 Blue couch living room ideas for a cool and modern effect

06-02-2024

Adding a blue couch to your living room is a simple way to show off your personality and have a little fun. The cool undertones in blue furniture tend to pair well with warmer interior tones for an interesting play between warm and cold.

Blue couches come in countless different shades and styles, allowing you to experiment with a wide range of living room designs. But with so many color schemes and blue hues to play around with, it can be hard to know where to start.

If you are thinking about introducing a blue element to your home, take a look at the inspiring blue couch living room ideas to help you find the interior design style that best fits your home decor.

Unite Bright Whites and Dark Accents With a Navy Sofa

For a calming space that’s also warm and inviting, pair your grey and white walls with dark brown and black accent colors and a dark blue couch.

This living room design is perfect for anyone looking for a space that balances a formal feel with something more cozy and comfortable. Adding pops of dark wood helps to bring warmth while throw pillows add a welcoming feeling.

A blue sofa in a living room with white wainscoting, light grey walls and warm tones

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

A Navy Blue Sofa to Balance Light Walls and Dark Floors

If your living room has light-colored walls and a dark wood floor, a navy blue sofa is a fantastic way to bring a sense of balance. This sage green living room design places the blue couch center stage and showcases clean lines throughout the rest of the decor.

Adding a couple of throw pillows in complementary colors can help to further tie together the space.

Sage green living room walls combined with a dark blue velvet sofa

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Mariah Salander for Bjurfors

Pair Whites and Tans With a Light Gray-Blue Couch

Embrace coastal spaces by featuring a light blue sofa with a slightly gray hue. This shade of blue pairs wonderfully with a bright white room that has darker, sandy tans as a prominent base tone. A plush area rug and wicker furniture with subtle touches of greenery blend everything together.

A modern coastal living room with a mixture of blue and tan tones and a blue couch

via Lundin

Lean into Dark Furniture With a Pop of Dark Blue

To truly showcase a navy blue sofa without overpowering other elements in the room, try pairing it with neutral yet bold colors. Light-colored flooring, neutral walls, and a bright white ceiling make an excellent base for darker colors to pop out form.

For a unique color palette, however, embrace a dark color scheme overall. The dark shades found in the decor of this living room allow the sofa to be a statement piece without taking away attention from the other living room furniture.

A dark velvet blue couch stands out in a living room with grey walls

via Historiska Hem

Blend Natural Woods and Shades of Grey With a Rich Blue Couch

Nothing creates visual interest quite like a royal blue velvet sofa surrounded by natural woods and multiple shades of grey. This style of living room decor takes a bold sofa and makes it seem right at home in any size room. Many interior designers use this palette to create a beautiful living room that is as simple as it is welcoming.

A living room with light grey walls and darker grey wainscoting, light soaped wooden floors and grey mouldings combined with a black HAY loop stand dining table, Ferm Living Herman dining chairs , white open shelving on the wall and bar chart with an arched mirror above it

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Create a Calming Space Through Neutral Tones and a Light Blue Sofa

Our living rooms should be a place that we can enjoy and use to unwind. Light blue sofas paired with a light neutral base color and dark walls are a great way to achieve a tranquil environment.

The dark grey walls in this living room make the light blue couch stand out subtly, while the lighter furniture elements complement this look perfectly.

A light blue sofa in a living room with a light palette and grey walls for a tranquil effect

via Alvhem

Use Dark Tones to Create a Focal Point Around a Dusty Blue Couch

Living room sofas are a natural focal point but aren’t always treated as such. Channel your inner interior designer by using dark shades in your space to create a unique style that puts your couch front and center.

One of the best ways to do this is with a sofa in a light shade of blue which provides a dramatic yet understated contrast in the living room.

A living room with dark grey walls and an eye-catching blue sofa

Styled by Bon Interior, photographed by Maria Sahlander, for sale via Bjurfors

Blend Modernity and Classical Decor Through Bold Blue Sofas

For a stunning, almost maximalist living room design, strive to blend both modern and classic design choices. This elegant, historic interior has a tone-on-tone color scheme that allows these navy blue couches to pop.

By combining these contrasting living room ideas, you can easily create a style that is unique to your home decor and showcases your personality.

Traditional wainscoting in a majestic interior with grey walls and blue velvet couches

Styled by Mia Laaksonen, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Embrace an Open and Airy Space With a Low-Backed Blue Couch

If you’re looking to maximize the sense of space in your living room, a low-backed blue sofa is an obvious choice. This particular living room style pairs an off-white area rug with dark wood furniture to tie together the high ceilings and dark floor in a way that lets the blue sofa stand apart from the rest of the decor.

It does this without taking too much attention away from the light, airy feeling that permeates the space.

A modern space with a dusty blue sectional couch and off-white fabrics paired with dark toned woods

via H&M Home

Bring Attention to Your Navy Blue Couch With Tans and Beige

Blue couch living room ideas don’t have to center around a bold color blue. In fact, a navy blue sofa that borders on black can be simply styled for a relaxed, light feel.

If you have a living room that is generally very monotone, a dark blue couch can bring a touch of cool contrast to the space without compromising the overall aesthetic. A great option for those of you who want to achieve a subtle aesthetic.

A dark navy sofa in a historic living room with off-white walls and beige and tan tones

via Stadshem

Make Your Space Inviting With a Sky Blue Sofa and Soft Accents

Design a cozy, plush living room that is inviting to guests by adding a sky-blue couch and other soft elements to the space.

Neutral tones and off-white accents work together to create an overall complementary palette that draws you in. Furthermore, the couch itself appears soft and inviting, with no harsh angles or fabric.

A sky-blue couch in a light grey living room with a white fluffy area rug

Styled by Grey Deco for Alvhem

Fuse Industrial and Comfort With a Black and White Scheme and a Midnight Blue Couch

In a pure take on monochrome styling, this living room perfectly blends industrial interior design and comfort through clean lines, bright white, and intense black accents paired with a velvet sofa in deep, midnight blue.

This is a subtle way to incorporate a blue sofa in your living room as it avoids drawing too much attention. This color sofa isn’t often used, adding another layer of interest to the room.

An industrial style living room with black accents and a midnight blue couch

via Historiska Hem

Embrace True Neutral Colors by Adding a Pop of Deep Blue

This light, breezy living room perfectly shows off the blue sofa by adding hints of burnt orange throughout the neutral colors in the space. Everything here is clean and crisp, with the blue sofa providing a gentle touch of contrast. The addition of plants here and there breathes even more life into the room.

An off-white historic living room with a deep blue couch and tints of burnt orange

via Alvhem

Combine Broad Spectrum Neutrals With a Midnight Blue Two-Seater

If the classic design of neutrals isn’t your thing, widening the spectrum of colors to include deep blacks may be the answer. This design style works beautifully with a splash of midnight blue as well.

If you’re limited on space or dislike the look of a blue sofa, opt for a two-seater, also called a loveseat. This will help you maximize your space while still providing comfort.

A velvet blue love seat stands out in a living room with off-white walls and a natural color palette

via Stadshem

Pair White and Light Wood Tones With a Modern Couch in Worn Blue

As we’ve seen previously, a monotone living room can be the ideal environment for experimenting with color. A worn blue sofa in this space provides just the right amount of color while the more modern style of the sofa refreshes historic architecture.

Some subtle, light wood touches add more warmth and prevent any one tone from feeling too heavy.

A historic living room with white walls and a worn blue couch

via Alvhem

Tackle a Blue Velvet Sofa With a Dark Industrial Feel

Perhaps you’ve found a blue sofa you love, but don’t quite know how to design the room around it. A contrasting style may be the answer. A dark space with sharp lines can complement a velvety blue sofa wonderfully.

The stark contrast in style here isn’t as jarring as you would expect. Instead, they pair remarkably well, almost as if they were always meant to be.

A blue velvet couch in a contrasting modern interior with grey walls

Breathe Life into Beige and Browns With a Dark Blue Sofa

A dark beige and mid-toned brown space can quickly become dull and lifeless. One easy way to combat this is with a blue sofa that also falls on the darker end of the spectrum.

This allows the living room to keep its overall aesthetic but prevents it from crossing the line into boring. It adds a point of interest for your eyes to land, while the space as a whole maintains balance.

A loft living room with a dark velvet blue couch

Styled by Linnéa Salmén for Bemz Design

Enhance a Dark, Earthy Space by Adding a Nearly Black Couch and Blue Throw Pillows

If you’ve created a darker room with earthy elements, a blue sofa that is borderline black can add just the right amount of contrast. Simply add in some plump throw pillows in varying hues of blue and a couple of brass accents and you have a cozy living space that everyone will love.

A dark blue couch paired with blue throw pillows in a living room with grey walls and natural tones

via Wrede

Leverage Grays and Peachy-Tans to Make a Denim Blue Sofa Stand Out

Blue and orange tones are considered to be complementary colors, though some find the combination grating. However, you can leverage color theory and design a beautiful living room by pairing opposite ends of the tone spectrum.

A blue sofa in a dark tone combined with light, peachy tones can make a room pop, while grey walls and other accents can bring everything together.

A blue couch paired with peachy tones in a living room with grey walls

Styled by Mabel Market for Nya Kvadrat

Blue Couches enhance a Majestic Living room with Terracotta Flooring

This majestic living room space with an impressive ceiling height and beautiful terracotta flooring is enhanced with pale blue couches that contrast wonderfully with the warm tone of the living room floor. The black marble coffee table in the middle of the space adds another layer of contrast to this living room design.

Pale blue couches in a living room with a terracotta floor and hight ceilings

via &Tradition

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Walnut kitchen cabinets in a compact flat with beige walls

04-02-2024

This cozy flat with beige walls and a warm color palette (Styled by Clindholm design, photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem) has a layout that pairs a lot of functionality on a small surface.

The open-plan living room includes a sofa area, dining table, and a kitchen with walnut cabinets that are custom-fitted on a small surface. The combination of upper and lower kitchen cabinets in the kitchen niche spot allows for an optimal combination of countertop space and closed storage.

The small bedroom includes a walk-in closet and the entryway of the apartment is fully packed with custom storage solutions as well.

A living room with beige walls, a white sofa and wall shelving that reaches up the ceiling

A functionality-packed living kitchen with beige walls and walnut kitchen cabinets

The open-plan living room and kitchen are painted with an elegant beige tone, that adds a warm base tone to the color palette of the apartment. The white fabric sofa on top of the white area rug makes for a cozy seating area and the blue fabric chair adds a wonderful pop of color.

The open shelving on the wall above the sofa reaches up to the ceiling, allowing for lots of storage space for books and decoration objects.

Across from the sofa, you can find a small bench with a TV and a beautiful collection of carefully selected artworks and objects.

The living room window is fitted with sheer beige curtains that warm up the daylight coming into this small apartment. The small black dining table with the natural oak dining chairs fit perfectly in this assymetric section of the living room floor plan.

A dining area with a black table and oak dining chairs

Opposite the window, you can find a niche space that is optimally filled with kitchen cabinets to make the most out of this rather small floor plan.

A kitchen with walnut cabinets, beige limestone countertops, beige walls and off-white upper cabinets

The walnut kitchen cabinets are paired with a beige limestone countertop and white upper cabinets that pair well with the beige wall color in the space.

The wall space above the sink is kept free of upper cabinets, and two beautiful glass bulb lamps adorn this spot.

A small bedroom with an assymetric floor plan and a walk-in closet

The bedroom lays right next to the living room dining area and has a slightly asymmetric floor plan. The wall color is the same as in the rest of the apartment and serves as the perfect backdrop for the warm wood chair and the pink bedspread to pop out.

A beige bedroom with a natural decor and a bold pink blanket on the bed

The beige and white textiles on the bed and the textured area rug on the floor blend in with the wall color, for an elegant and minimal appearance.

A non-bearing wall separates the sleeping area from the walk-in closet, allowing the clothes storage to be stored out of sight.

A bedroom with a pink blanket and a walk-in closet

A combination of open and closed storage modules fills the area and a few pops of orange add a bit of color.

A walk-in closet with open and closed storage, orange lamp

An entryway with custom storage

The open entryway of the apartment comes out into the living kitchen of the apartment, bringing up the need to have a closed storage solution to avoid things looking messy.

A custom storage closet with closed and open compartments fits the entryway space perfectly. By painting it in the same color as the walls, it blends in perfectly.

An entryway with custom storage modules that include both open shelving and closed modules

A bathroom with beige limestone and shower niches

The modern bathroom is covered with a beautiful beige limestone on the walls and flooring, finished with chrome hardware for an elegant, yet contemporary look. The natural wood vanity adds a warm element to the bathroom color palette.

A bathroom with beige limestone tiles on the walls and a warm wood vanity paired with chrome fixtures

The shower features shelves made out of the same stone material as the walls.

A bathroom with beige limestone tiles on the walls and floor and shower shelves for storing bath products

The wall right next to the shower has two integrated shower niches that are perfect for storing bath products.

A bathroom with beige limestone tiles on the walls and floor and shower niches for storing bath products

Styled by Clindholm design, photographed by Therese Jahnson for Historiska Hem

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A small open-plan apartment with a black accent wall

03-02-2024

This small open-plan apartment (Styled by Mabel Market, photographed by Alen Cordic for Nya Kvadrat) consists of two rooms, with the kitchen in the middle of the layout. The shared living and sleeping space has a light grey wall color, which brings out the muted purple color of the velvet couch in a wonderful way.

A beige curtain separates the sleeping and living space and the corner layout wardrobe adds more visual separation between the two areas. The neutral color palette in the art prints, furniture, and accessories perfectly complements the room.

The small light grey kitchen is paired with a round dining table with bentwood chairs and the room on the other side of the open-plan kitchen has an eye-catching black wall color.

A multi-functional living and sleeping space with curtain attached to the ceiling as a separator

A living room with light grey walls and a muted purple velvet couch

The cool undertones in the muted velvet purple sofa contrast against the warm tones in the smaller furniture pieces and the beige curtain that separates the functional area in this multi-purpose room. The small gallery wall above the sofa adds a unique character to the setting.

The grey wool rug matches the light grey wall color in the space and provides a soft layer to the setting providing the space with a cozy look and feel.

A living room with light grey walls and a muted purple velvet couch

The sleeping area is separated from the rest of the room with a curtain divider attached to the ceiling, which allows this area of the room to be completely closed off when needed.

A corner layout wardrobe fills the area at the foot of the bed, separating the sleeping area even more and allowing lots of storage space for the apartment.

A multi-functional living and sleeping space with a corner layout wardrobe behind the bed

A peg rail and a long mirror fill the wall space next to the wardrobe in a lovely way. The reflection of the mirror makes the multi-functional room appear larger.

A small light grey kitchen in between two rooms

The small kitchen design lies in between the two rooms, with semi-open walls on both sides. The light grey Ikea kitchen cabinets are paired with gold hardware and a black countertop for added contrast.

A small light grey kitchen with gold hardware and a black countertop

The vintage dining table paired with dark wood bentwood dining chairs fits perfectly in the space between the kitchen and the window.

A kitchen dining area with a vintage table and dark bentwood chairs

A niche space in the wall makes for the perfect spot for the fridge, with space on the top to store larger kitchen pieces.

Black walls in the second room of the open-plan apartment

The eye-catching black wall color on the walls of the second room is also applied to the IKEA Ivar cabinet, allowing it to blend in with the wall.

Black walls paired with an IKEA Ivar cabinet painted black, allowing it to blend in with the wall

The black wall color contrasts powerfully with the white ceiling and the light hardwood flooring.

Styled by Mabel Market, photographed by Alen Cordic for Nya Kvadrat

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13 Navy Blue Kitchen Ideas for a Cool and Classic Look

01-02-2024

Whether you’ve just bought a new home or are looking to remodel your current one, updating the kitchen is typically one of the top priorities. And for good reason. We tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, between cooking our own meals and entertaining guests, so why not create a space that shows off your style and personality?

That’s why so many homeowners are embracing the trendy, yet timeless, choice of painting their cabinets navy blue. This popular kitchen cabinet color is a timeless cabinet color choice for your kitchen, yet it also adds a bit of contrast to make your design pop.

Let’s take a look below at the most inspiring kitchens with navy blue kitchen cabinets to help you kick-start your kitchen remodel.

Make a Statement With Deep Navy Blue Cabinets

If you’re looking for maximum impact, a deep shade of navy that borders on black is the way to go. The high contrast between the pure white walls and dark blue kitchen cabinets is perfectly balanced by the dark wood flooring and marble backsplash, preventing any one element from becoming overwhelming. Pair with black hardware and appliances to complete the look.

Dark navy blue kitchen cabinets contrast with white walls, white marble countertops and chrome hardware

via Alvhem

Pair Your Blue Cabinets With a Blue Tile Floor and Gold Fixtures

For a more unique take on navy kitchen cabinets, pair them with a light blue floor and bronze-gold hardware. The herringbone patterned tile here adds another dimension to the room, breaking up the smooth tones of the walls and cabinets.

To make the kitchen stand out, feature statement pieces in gold tones such as pendant lights.

A navy blue kitchen paired with gorgeous blue herringbone tiles on the floor

via File Under Pop

Embrace a Minimalist Style and a Splash of Fun With Slate Blue Cabinets

For fans of a more sleek, minimalist look, a simple two-toned blue kitchen with a blue island may be the answer. This design leans into contrast between the bottom and top halves of the room. By keeping the top half of the room a stark white, the bottom half truly pops, letting the stunning dark shade of the cabinetry stand front and center.

A subtle light wood floor balances everything quite well, helping to prevent the bottom half of the kitchen from feeling too heavy.

Navy blue kitchen cabinets paired with crisp white walls, chrome hardware and a white marble countertop

via Nordiska Kök

Complement Dark Fixtures and Appliances With Light Countertops and Navy Cabinets

Anyone with existing dark appliances and marble countertops looking to freshen up the space can take advantage of the easy transformation navy kitchen cabinets bring.

This is a quick and cost-effective way to breathe life into a current kitchen design that needs more personality. Change out the cabinet hardware with gold or bronze replacements and keep your neutral walls to bring everything together.

Navy kitchen cabinets paired with brass fixtures and a white marble countertop

photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

White Tile, Tan Wood, and Blue Kitchen Cabinets: a Timeless Blend

This navy and white kitchen features dark blue bottom cabinets with an impressive white tile backsplash and countertop. Instead of upper cabinets, open shelving in a soft wood tone fills the upper part of the layout, creating a light and airy look and feel.

The stainless steel appliances and hardware provide the kitchen design with a modern aesthetic that goes well with the blue tone of the cabinets.

A navy blue kitchen with tiles in the backsplash and countertop, and wood shelving on the wall

Styled by Lingsell, photographed by Florbrant for Historiska Hem

Navy Kitchen Cabinets to Intensify Your Natural Tones

Navy blue kitchen cabinets can work incredibly well in an otherwise wood and earth-toned kitchen. It’s no secret that warm tones and blue items complement each other nicely, creating an interesting contrast.

By pairing the natural wood and orange hue of the window frame with a matte navy blue, the strengths of each color are accentuated, resulting in a kitchen space that is both minimal in design and bold in coloring.

Blue cabinets paired with oak kitchen modules for a modern and minimal effect

via Nordiska Kök

Balance Bright Natural Light With Navy Cabinetry

When faced with abundant natural light, a kitchen with white cabinets can quickly become overwhelming. However, the effect can be dramatically reduced through the addition of blue kitchen cabinets.

This deep navy allows the light-colored walls, white trim, and white subway tiles to exist without becoming blinding during certain times of the day.

A navy blue kitchen adds contrast to a light-flooded kitchen space

via Sjöman Frisk

Add Flare to Your Small Space With Marble Countertops and Blue Cabinets

Living with a small kitchen doesn’t mean that you can’t design a fun space. In fact, many navy kitchen ideas designed with large kitchens in mind can work best in a small kitchen. For instance, having a few kitchen cabinets to work with can be freeing when using an intense, dark shade because you can avoid the dilemma of not having enough natural light to neutralize it. Combined with countertops that have a low backsplash, you can even create the illusion of space.

Dark navy kitchen cabinets with a crisp white countertop in a small kitchen

Styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Create an Inviting Space With Earthy Tones and Navy Cabinets

Opt for a more inviting kitchen with a cool color palette by adding muted navy cabinets to an otherwise earthy, true-neutral room. This hue of navy in particular lets the cabinetry serve as a focal point without minimizing the overall cool, calming tone of the kitchen. There’s also a certain flare of bohemian in this kitchen that’s the perfect way to express personality.

Navy kitchen cabinets paired with earthy tones in a modern shaker kitchen

via Picky Living

Combine Subtle Modern Style With Farmhouse Elements

This kitchen with subtle farmhouse elements takes it a step further with a much more subtle touch of modernity. The updated appliances and fixtures serve to keep it from looking outdated, while the upper and lower portions of the room provide an eye-catching contrast.

The light-colored elements on the top half of the kitchen create a greater sense of space in an otherwise limited kitchen.

A farmhouse kitchen with navy blue cabinets and an impressive tile backsplash

via Cupboards and Goods

Keep Your Cabinets the Center of Attention With White Walls and Stainless Steel Appliances

For an airy feel that keeps a space feeling light, embrace an overall white kitchen with a splash of color. As mentioned previously, dark-colored paint can quickly be overpowering without the proper counterbalance.

By allowing for the navy kitchen cabinets and some accessories to be the only source of color in the kitchen, you automatically transform the cabinets into a statement piece without compromising the rest of the room.

AA navy blue farmhouse kitchen with white countertops and a cream paint color on the walls

via DeVol Kitchens

Create a Unique Mid-Century Modern Navy Blue Kitchen

You can easily create a look that’s all your own by taking standard mid-century modern interior design and adding high-impact cabinets. This style embraces navy blue kitchen cabinets in a unique way by making them the dominant feature in the room. Matching upper and lower cabinets and a slightly glossy finish add another layer of character.

A mid-century modern inspired navy blue kitchen with chrome hardware

via Ballingslōv

Make the Most of Your Open Plan Space With a Navy Kitchen

This kitchen has it all. Herringbone patterned flooring, white tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and light wood accents all come together to create a modern, airy look that perfectly complements a large, open room.

The upper cabinets blend into a small open shelf right next to the window, which adds a playful touch to the kitchen design.

A navy blue kitchen with a white subway tile backsplash

Photography by Andres Bergstedt for Entrance Makleri

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13 kitchen cabinets crown molding ideas to finish your kitchen design

30-01-2024

Crown molding adds texture and personality to any room, including the kitchen. This functional, decorative molding is typically designed to cover the gap between the walls and ceiling. It also lends a luxe aesthetic and makes any kitchen feel more sophisticated and upscale.

You can apply ceiling molding in between your kitchen cabinets and the ceiling, or you can add cabinet crown molding to finish off the top of the upper cabinets.

If you’re thinking about making changes to your cooking space, check out this list of kitchen cabinet crown molding ideas for inspiration. With the right type of crown molding, you’re sure to find a perfect match for your chosen interior design style.

Install Dentil Molding for Bold Texture

The dentil crown molding in this kitchen features blocks of wood that give it a dramatic texture. This unique type of molding was first used during the Greek and Roman empires when blocks were carved directly into exterior stone facades to create drama.

The dentil molding lends a beautiful and elegant touch to this modern grey shaker kitchen. The top of the upper cabinets is connected to the ceiling with the entricate molding. Its white color makes it stand out against the grey cabinets.

A light grey shaker kitchen with dentil molding between the upper cabinets and the ceiling

Styled by Mia Laaksonen, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Traditional Crown Molding Brings Versatility

The classic crown molding in this kitchen is at the top of the ceiling to bring the eye upwards, making the room look and feel larger. Paired with a large window for natural light, it adds a beautiful touch to the very top of the walls.

Note how the molding here is installed far above the cabinets, highlighting the empty wall space between the cabinet and the ceiling for a visual effect that makes the space seem bigger. The molding is also installed as trim above the range hood which helps to carry the design throughout the entire kitchen.

The top edge of the kitchen is accentuated with cabinet crown molding, marking the end of the kitchen and the start of the rest of the tall wall space.

A Jersey kitchen with authentic designs reminiscent of when things were made to last a lifetime, with crown molding underneath the ceiling

via DeVol Kitchens

Get Bold with Intricate Designs

The white crown molding in this photo is highly decorative with intricate carvings to add a dramatic component. Note how the molding has a traditional motif, yet it’s installed in a contemporary kitchen to give it a unique contrast against the modern cabinets.

Its intricate detailing brings a sense of elegance to the space without detracting from the rest of the features in the room. Note how the molding follows the curve along one edge of the cabinet to create seamless symmetry.

A contemporary kitchen with intricate crown molding following the curve in the kitchen design

via Nordiska Kök

Choose Crown Molding that Matches the Cabinet Color

The cabinet molding in this kitchen is understated and painted to match the color of the cabinets which extend to the ceiling. This design creates a cohesive look that plays well with the rest of the space including the floor and the wood shiplap trim on the wall boasting slim, vertical straight lines.

Painting your kitchen’s crown molding to match the cabinets is a smart way to create a colorful space instead of a more traditional white kitchen.

A sage green kitchen with crown cabinet molding that matches the color of the kitchen

via Kitchen and Beyond

Crown Molding with Corbels Adds Dramatic Flair

This unique crown molding features decorative corbels and carvings in between each corbel. Originally, corbels were used to serve as brackets to support weight, but here, they’re used as decor.

The choice to keep the molding white allows it to keep the eyes focused on the green cabinetry and modern light fixture. While this molding is certainly bold and eye-catching, it also works well with a wide variety of styles to give the space an overall look of refinement and elegance.

Crown Molding with Corbels Adds Dramatic Flair to this green kitchen

via Nordiska Kök

Use Crown Molding to Highlight White Walls

This kitchen utilizes wainscotting along the wall to add texture. The added crown molding along the edge serves as a chair rail and brings it definition. Using this method not only accents otherwise bland white walls but also makes the kitchen look and feel cozy and inviting.

This kitchen is a good example of a way to use crown molding lower rather than high up against the edge of the ceiling.

Greige kitchen cabinets in a shaker kitchen with a black countertop and wainscoting on the walls

via Cupboards and Goods

Cove Molding Adds a Classic Component

Although this kitchen has a modern aesthetic, the cove crown molding brings it a touch of classic, timeless appeal. Cove crown molding has a concave, curved shape that works well when installed around corners.

Note how the molding closely matches the white cabinets but its brighter white matches the ceiling, creating a seamless look.

A contemporary kitchen with cove molding in between the cabinets and the ceiling

via Nordiska Kök

Step Crown Molding Creates Clean Lines

Step crown molding is a classic option that gives any kitchen a clean, modern look. This traditional molding works well when installed directly above floor-to-ceiling cabinets and brings some added depth and definition to the upper portion of the room.

The simple yet effective design of this molding “breaks up” the section where the top of the cabinets and ceiling meet to give the kitchen more dimension without being too overbearing.

White crown molding added on top of the upper cabinets in this kitchen

Styled by Clindholm Design, photographed by Jocke Ono for Historiska Hem

Use Simple Molding for Smaller Kitchens

While extremely detailed crown molding gives most kitchens a touch of drama, smaller kitchens may feel too closed-in with this design. The sage green kitchen in this photo uses simple, understated molding that adds a small straight section of trim along the top edge of the cabinets.

The molding is painted in the same color to create a clean, cohesive look that won’t make the kitchen feel cramped. However, note there is a larger piece of curvy cove crown molding on the opposite wall that helps to highlight that side of the room.

A sage green kitchen with glass door cabinets above the sink and molding that connects the kitchen to the ceiling

via Kulladal

Decorative, Colorful Crown Molding Adds Unique Detail

In this kitchen, the crown molding is accented with a raised vine-like relief that resembles a string of garland. This fun detail gives the kitchen a subtle pop of playful texture, while the entire wall and window trim are painted in the same color to contrast nicely against the teal-colored cabinets.

The combination of different colors, shapes, and styles brings this kitchen a fun, eclectic effect, while open shelving adds another space to display plates, collectibles, and more.

Decorative, Colorful Crown Molding Adds Unique Detail to the wall in this wine red kitchen with teal cabinets

via DeVOL kitchens

Use Different Crown Molding for Walls and Cabinets

The design of this kitchen uses two different types of crown molding to separate different sections subtly. In this spacious brown kitchen, a thin, flat section of smooth white crown molding installed along the walls and ceiling adds a subtle contrast against the light sand-colored walls.

A separate section of cabinet molding is installed along the edges of the upper cabinets in a matching color to create a sense of functionality that serves each respective element differently.

A brown kitchen with cabinet crown molding

Styled by Lindholm, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

Botanical-Inspired Crown Molding Adds Historic Elements to a Shaker Kitchen

Although this kitchen has clean, modern lines and a contemporary feel, the decorative crown molding gives it a soft and subtle touch of classic flair. The unique relief along the molding boasts botanical details that add a bit of fresh, organic style.

Because this kitchen has high ceilings, the intricate crown molding is more of an added feature rather than a detraction from the sleek and modern decor of the rest of the space.

Botanical-Inspired Crown Molding in a kitchen with antique white cabinets and warm tones in a beautiful shaker kitchen

via Alvhem

Add Cabinet Crown Molding to the Top of your Cabinets

The designer of this kitchen chose to install crown molding directly on top of the kitchen cabinets rather than along the entire length of the ceiling. Its subtle step shape slightly juts out from the edges of the upper cabinets to add a simple yet fantastic elemental component to the room.

If you look closely at the picture, you can also see simpler white crown molding along the edges of the wall that completes the look and covers the gap between the two components.

A grey kitchen with cabinet crown molding on the upper cabinets

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A classic white interior with an impressive bookshelf around the bedroom doorway

28-01-2024

This gorgeous turn-of-the-century apartment with white walls in Sweden (sold via Entrance Makleri) stands out because of the impressive home library that is built around the doorway between the bedroom and the office space. The bookshelf spreads over the entire wall and includes the double interior door.

The interior decor of this apartment is modest, with natural materials standing out against light wall colors. The living room features a historic fireplace with brown tiles that set the tone for the brown tones featured in the living room decor.

The kitchen is built in a somehow uncommon layout that pops out of the kitchen floor plan and allows for more storage drawers on the side that faces the dining area. Both the main bedroom and the guest bedroom are decorated in a similar color palette, with a few vintage pieces that add a unique touch to the place.

A home office room with a vintage desk and a bookshelf that is custom built around the doorway

A living room decor with beige and brown tones against white walls

The brown porcelain historic fireplace in the living room is complemented by a beautiful mixture of beige and brown tones in the furniture pieces and textiles. Even though the doors are painted white, the door frames are kept in their original wood tone, which matches with the wood tones in the furniture pieces.

A living room with a brown historic fireplace and a natural color palette in the furniture and textiles

On the side of the living room windows, you can find a cozy reading corner with a beautiful armchair paired with a footstool.

From the living room, you can look into the home office space, which has a natural palette that complements the one of the living room.

A home office space with an impressive bookshelf around the bedroom doorway

The home office room features a small vintage desk in the middle of the space, paired with a custom white bookshelf that is fitted around the doorway that leads up to the bedroom. A vintage glass cabinet in a warm wood tone also functions as book storage.

The vintage desk lamp and accessories add a unique character to the home office spot, while the abstract art print on the wall adds a beautiful color palette.

A kitchen layout that flows over into the dining room

The layout of the kitchen is quite uncommon, with a floor plan that continues through the doorway and into the dining room. This allows for more drawer space and the additional counter space on the dining room side is used for a beautiful selection of accessories.

A kitchen with white shaker cabinets, stainless steel hardware and a grey granite countertop

The white shaker kitchen cabinets are paired with a dark grey granite countertop, stainless steel hardware, and a white subway tile backsplash to protect the wall.

The dining area features a round dining table in the middle of the space, paired with oak dining chairs. The window seat is decorated with a combination of pillows and must be a great coffee spot.

A bedroom with light grey walls and a vintage desk

The light grey walls in the bedroom make the white window frames and white ceiling stand out subtly. The natural decor and the mixture of white and grey textiles work great in the space.

A bedroom with light grey walls, a white wardrobe and a natural color palette

The white wardrobe matches the style of the room and a vintage set of mini drawers is attached to the side of the wardrobe.

On the other side of the bedroom, you can find a vintage desk, which is paired with a mixture of warm tones for a cozy effect.

A vintage home office desk in a bedroom with light grey walls

A guest bedroom with a seating area

An extra bedroom has been made into a guest space with a seating area in front of the window.

A guest bedroom with a vintage bed and a seating area in front of the window

The vintage bed and vintage cabinet add a unique character to the setting.

If you have the luxury of too much space in your apartment, you can always pair two armchairs with a table in the middle, and just like that you have a cozy spot to read or have coffee when you have guests over.

An assymetric entryway with two floor types

An asymmetric entryway with two floor types

A classic bathroom with a unique grey tile in the shower

The classic white bathroom furniture matches the style of the rest of the apartment and pairs nicely with the grey tile flooring.

A classic bathroom with white furniture and chrome fixtures

The shower niche is treated with a beautiful grey wall tile with white grout and chrome fixtures. A shower niche inside of the wall is great for storing soaps.

A shower with unique grey wall tiles with white grout and a practical shower niche

sold via Entrance Makleri

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An eclectic Swedish villa with farmhouse elements and a playful color palette

27-01-2024

This gorgeous Swedish villa (Photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem) is decorated in an eclectic style with farmhouse elements and most of all a playful color palette. The pops of color here and there make the interior unique and add a vibrant touch to this beautiful home.

The downstairs level includes a beautiful kitchen with white cabinets. A breakfast nook with a window seat paired with a narrow dining table fits in a relatively small area in the kitchen. The dining room features bold blue dining chairs that stand out against the white area rug, curtains, and natural wood tones. The living room also features blue tones, which connect both spaces visually.

On the second level, underneath a sloped roof, you can find the bedrooms, which each have their distinct look. The kid’s rooms all feature a different wallpaper, making each of them unique and distinct.

A dining rook with a wood dining table and blue dining chairs on top of a white fluffy area rug

A spacious dining area with blue dining chairs and a seating area

This spacious dining room next to the kitchen features a large wood dining table next to the window. The blue Fredericia dining chairs make the look of the space unique. The blue chairs pop out of the white fluffy area rug underneath the dining table and against the natural wood tones that otherwise decorate this section of the room.

The wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling curtains frame the dining room window nicely and make the custom radiator cover stand out.

Opposite the dining table, you can find a seating area with a small sofa and two rattan armchairs.

A seating area with a small white daybed, rattan armchairs and a vintage filing cabinet in the corner

The vintage filing cabinet adds a beautiful warm wood tone to the setting. It looks great in this corner of the space.

Light blue wainscoting in the living room

The living room features light blue wainscoting on one of the walls, which is a truly eye-catching element in the space. The ledge on top of the living room wainscoting is a perfect spot for displaying accessories.

A living room with a white couch and blue wainscoting

The black area rug contrasts with the white fabric couch and the white marble coffee table. The light blue throw pillows complement the color of the wainscoting perfectly and the pink pouf adds another subtle color element to the setting.

Opposite the sofa, you can find a painted IKEA Ivar cabinet combination in the same light blue color. The pairing of the DJ equipment and the impressive book collection on the wall shelving make this area of the living room cozy and characterful.

a blue painted IKEA Ivar cabinet with DJ equipment on top

A white kitchen with a breakfast nook

The kitchen features white shaker cabinets with white marble countertops against white walls for a clean and elegant look. The pops of color in the accessories stand out against this all-white setting.

A breakfast nook with a window seat paired with a narrow dining table fits perfectly in the window section of the kitchen. By setting up the dining area in this way, a lot of floor space is saved.

The same dining chairs as in the dining room are used in the kitchen, however, here the owners picked out the unpainted oak version.

Chrome hardware pairs nicely with a black stove and an impressive range hood that is covered in tiles for a modern farmhouse look. The wall behind the stove is finished off with an elegant white marble backsplash.

A white kitchen with a black stove and a range hood covered in white tiles

A kid’s playroom right next to the living room

The room adjacent to the living room is perfect for a playroom paired with a double desk for homework in front of the window.

A kid's room with a double desk for homework in front of the window

The blue wallpaper in this space pairs nicely with all the pretty toys in the room.

A landing with a home office

When walking up the stairs, you first meet the landing, from which all the bedrooms can be accessed. The blue wall color makes the white doors and ceiling stand out in a beautiful way.

A landing with blue walls looking out over two kid's rooms with different wall paper designs

A marble table top resting on two black archive cabinets is great for a home office setup in a space that is not typically used for anything else.

A home office in a landing with blue walls

The main bedroom underneath an A-line roof

The main bedroom is rather small fits perfectly underneath the A-line roof and the bed fits this space perfectly. The green bedside tables and the green plant in the window add a fresh touch to the modest beige wall color in this space.

A main bedroom with beige walls underneath an A-line roof

A small section of the main bedroom is used as a nursery. The sloped ceiling turns this area into a cozy nook perfect for a little child.

A nursery corner underneath a sloped roof with a vintage bed

Two kid’s rooms with distinct wallpapers

Two more kid’s rooms are placed next to each other, each with a different wallpaper. The pink wallpaper is paired with pink accessories and a small desk in front of the window is great for doing homework.

A kid's room with a pink wallpaper paired with pink textiles and a desk in front of the window

A kid's room with a pink wallpaper paired with pink textiles

The blue wallpaper in the other kid’s room works well with the blue and green color palette in the textiles.

A kid's room with a blue wallpaper paired with blue and green textiles and a desk in front of the window

A spacious hallway with storage space and a round table in the middle

An entryway with a blue wall color and a glass table in the middle

The hallway comes out into the different rooms and the space in the middle features a round glass table, which you often see in spacious entryways.

A walk-in closet is painted in a bold dark green paint color, making it stand out against the blue walls of the entryway.

A built-in wardrobe with a dark green wall color

A mudroom bench is custom-built into a niche space next to the stairs. It offers a comfortable space to store shoes and jackets for the family.

A mudroom bench custom fitted in an entryway with a blue wall color

A mix of modern and farmhouse elements in the bathrooms

The main bathroom features a white soaking tub paired with beautiful brass fixtures, white wall tiles, and white marble floor tiling.

A bathroom with white wall tiles, white marble floor tiles and brass fixtures

A minimal white vanity makes the brass elements stand out beautifully.

The second bathroom has a stronger farmhouse look with black and white floor tiling and classic chrome fixtures.

A bathroom with white wall tiles, black and white floor tiles and classic chrome fixtures

A bathroom with white wall tiles and classic chrome fixtures

Photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

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19 Subway tile bathroom ideas for a classic look

26-01-2024

When it comes to designing a clean, modern bathroom, subway tile is an excellent element that will give this space a classic look. These rectangular-shaped tiles are named after the tiles you see in the New York City subway system, which were first installed in 1904.

Most subway tiles are made of ceramic, but you’ll also find them made of other materials including porcelain, stone, and glass. Go for a bright white subway tile to create a clean look, opt for color to add a unique touch, or create a more dramatic look with a dark subway tile.

If you’re looking for some new inspiration for your next bathroom remodel, check out these inspiring subway tile bathroom ideas to help you create the perfect space.

A Floor-to-Ceiling Subway Tile Bathroom

In this bathroom, the subway tiles are installed from the floor to the top edge of the ceiling. This vertical stack pattern gives the bathroom a sleek yet timeless look and feel that carries the design through the entire space.

Note how the black and white checkerboard floor gives this bathroom a fun pop of contrast and different texture so it doesn’t look too overdone. This black-and-white bathroom look is balanced out by textiles and accessories in natural tones.

A floor-to-ceiling subway tile bathroom with white tile and black grout and a checkered black and white floor

via Entrance Makleri

White Subway Tile with Black Accents

This bathroom boasts traditional white subway tile on the walls, while bold black accents give the space some added drama. The black windowpane glass shower door, black showerhead, and black vanity with a white top placed next to a black linen cabinet pop out against the tile’s classic white color.

The floor also features hexagonal white tiles, bringing this bathroom a fresh, modern finishing touch.

A white subway tile bathroom with black fixtures and a black metal shower door

Styled by Emma Fischer and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Alen Cordic, for sale via Nya Kvadrat

Vertical Subway Tile Creates Visual Interest

In a classic subway tile bathroom, the tile is installed horizontally. However, in this room, the designer chose to install the tile in a vertical position instead. This option is great for a powder room or smaller bathroom since it can help to make the space look larger.

Smaller white square tiles added to the floor draw the eye upward so that you’re focused on the room as a whole. Note that there is no vanity in this bathroom, which helps to free up floor space, making it look larger, too.

Vertical subway tile in a modern bathroom with chrome fixtures

Styled by Lotta Agaton Interiors for Esny

Black Grout Lines Make Subway Tile Pop

The use of black grout can help make white subway tiles stand out. Not only did the designer use black grout in this tile bathroom, but they also installed some of the tiles vertically behind the bathtub and shower walls.

The tiles are also installed around the edges of the tub and cabinets to give the space a cohesive interior design.

A bathroom with white subway tile with black grout in different directions

Styled by Annica Clarmell, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Try a Mixture of Materials

With its sharply angled walls, this unique bathroom features two different subway tile materials. The tile on the walls appears to be made of ceramic, while the same shape and size tile on the floor appears to be made of marble.

Installing marble tile adds an elegant and natural element to the bathroom. In this case, the combination brings the bathroom design a nice contrast for both the look and overall feel of the space and highlights the beautiful modern soaker tub.

An attic bathroom with white marble floor tile and white tile with grey grout on the walls and sloped ceiling

via Historiska Hem

Install Subway Tile Along a Portion of the Wall to Add Elegance

The white subway tile in this bathroom is installed along a section of the wall, but it doesn’t go all the way to the ceiling. This design adds a wainscotting-like touch, while the top half of the room features a classic, neutral paint color.

The interior designer added a thin line of trim along the very top of the subway tile and a wider section along the floor to finish it off. Small black and white floor tile adds even more dramatic flair.

A half-tile bathroom wall with white subway tile and a trim, green vanity

via Cupboard and Goods

Use White Grout for a Fresh, Clean Look

White tile in any shape makes a bathroom feel bright and vibrant. Here, the interior designers opted for white grout between the subway tile so everything looks nice and cohesive throughout the room.

The addition of more traditional black and white floors makes for a classic choice that gives this bathroom an air of elegance and simplicity. A lovely crystal chandelier installed in front of the window adds a chic and luxurious finishing touch.

A classic bathroom with white subway tile and a black and white diamond floor tile

via Entrance Makleri

Play with Patterns

In this bathroom, the classic white subway tile on the walls gives the bathroom a clean and polished look. A gray marble tub deck brings the room a sophisticated element, but it’s the use of bold black and off-white diamond-shaped tiles on the shower floor that gives it a contemporary touch.

The mixture of patterns here makes the bathroom more interesting, and the window adds natural light that highlights the playful design choice.

A spacious farmhouse bathroom with white subway tile on the walls and a checkered floor tile

Styled by Johanna Bradford, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Install Darker Flooring to Ground the Room

The large white subway tile here is certainly timeless, but it’s the darker-colored, larger floor tile that helps to ground the space.

Note how almost every element here is white, like the vanity and walls, but the floor is featured in a much deeper, darker hue. The choice to install dark charcoal gray floor tile brings the bathroom a bold, two-toned look.

A penthouse bathroom with white tiles with grey grout

styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Henrik Linden, via Alvhem

Get Creative with Funky Elements

This modern subway tile bathroom features smaller wall tiles with a slightly raised beveled edge for added character. The swirling green and white large marble floor tiles give this bathroom a funky, eclectic aesthetic.

Note that the clawfoot tub, floating vanity, and upper half of the room are white, while the subway tile has a slightly more ivory or putty tone. Compared to a classic subway tile, both the size and color tone of the tile add a unique touch to the space.

Beige bevelled subway tile in a bathroom with a green marble floor

Styled by Anna Van Keppel, photographed by Mia Borgelin, for sale via Historiska Hem

Install Subway Tile at Different Heights

Subway tile makes the ideal backdrop for a shower, but here, the designer chose to add it to the walls at varying heights. The tile covers most of the wall height inside the shower, but it’s slightly lower along another edge of the bathroom.

Since this bathroom has a clear glass shower door, opting to install the subway tile a bit lower outside of the shower helps to separate the space. The black floor tile also adds a nice dramatic contrast against the stark white walls.

A bathroom with a black floor tile and white subway tiles on the wall

Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem

Blend Natural with Modern Materials

Ceramic subway tile adds a modern component to a bathroom, but here, the designer opted to add some wood trim to the upper half of the space. This creates a gorgeous juxtaposition of materials by blending natural elements with modern ones.

A mixture of white, black, and gray also gives this bathroom a contemporary touch, and the modern light fixtures work nicely with the large wood ceiling beams for an eye-catching blend of old and new.

White subway tile on the bottom half of the bathroom and grey wood trim on the top half

via Kvänum

Use Subway Tile to Frame a Section of the Bathroom

While many bathrooms use this classic tile to cover the walls or a shower or tub enclosure, here, it’s used to frame out the vanity area. The classic white subway tile was installed on a recessed part of the wall that holds the bathroom mirrors, lights, and double vanity.

In the rest of the room, you’ll find gray-colored wood wall trim that matches perfectly with the gray floors and vanity, while the top of the vanity also features the same white color as the tile.

Subway tile in a recessed area in the wall, paired with light grey wood panels on the rest of the bathroom walls

via Kvänum

Mix Patterns for a Playful Element

The same type of subway tile was used throughout the entire bathroom here, however, the floor tile was installed in a chic herringbone pattern. Aside from the unique combination of floor versus wall patterns, this subway tile is much narrower than its classic counterparts.

The choice to use thinner subway tile gives this bathroom a decidedly modern, updated aesthetic. Since all of the tile is the same color, it allows the sleek bathroom fixtures to stand out.

Vertical subway tile on the walls and herringbone tile flooring

Interior by Lotta Agaton for BTH Bostad

Go Big and Bold

Large white beveled subway tile is installed throughout this space, including on the bathroom walls, the wall of the laundry cubby area, and around the toilet. The bright white tile gives this bathroom a fresh, airy feel while the beveled edges bring it a splash of bold modern texture.

Notice how the grout lines are barely visible, which allows the unique style of this subway tile to be the star of the show.

Bevelled subway tile in an attic bathroom with a sloped ceiling

Styled by Copparstad, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

Add Vibrant Colored Subway Tiles

Not all subway tile has to be white. For example, this bathroom features a lively green subway tile in the shower on the walls, ceiling, and shower floor. The rest of the room is lighter in color, allowing the shower to stand out while giving it a playful pop of color for a fun and funky feel.

The green subway tile is installed vertically on the shower walls to help make it look a bit larger.

A shower with a bold green subway tile installed vertically

via File under Pop

Use Subway Tile to Highlight Other Features

White is an excellent color to help draw attention to more distinctive features in a room. For example, this bathroom features white subway tile all over the walls, which helps to draw attention to the sleek gold accents including wall hooks, vanity hardware, and gold bathroom fixtures.

The white subway tile bathroom is paired with intricate detailing in the pattern on the bathroom floor, which provides the space with a characterful look.

A spacious bathroom with gold fixtures and a white subway tile on the walls

via Brspec

Bring Modern and Classic Elements Together

This bathroom boasts white subway tile around the edges of the wall for a subtle modern touch. The upper portion of the wall is painted in a neutral putty color that gives it a classic element. Combining these two accents gives the bathroom a nice mixture of slightly modern and traditional elements.

A half-tile bathroom with white subway tile and a putty wall color

via Alvhem

Get Dramatic with Darker Hues

If you need more inspiration, consider going darker. Here, shiny gray vertical subway tile with bright white grout adds a fantastic component to this contemporary bathroom. Black accents featured on the mirrors, shower door trim, and hardware tie everything together.

The white pedestal sink brings a pop of contrast, and the matching gray backsplash showcases gray tile trim that helps to give the bathroom a beautiful finish. Go for black subway tile if you want the contrasting effect even stronger.

Dramatic brown subway tile with white grout paired with chrome fixtures and a pink wall color

via Entrance Makleri

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19 unique rug wall art ideas to add texture to your interior

23-01-2024

Some rugs are a true work of art. Rather than just using them on the floor they seem more appropriate to be used as wall hangings. Using a beautiful rug as wall art can do wonders for your home decor, as it will add texture and color variation to your space.

Since most rugs are made of natural materials, they tend to add a warm effect and provide the room with a cozy appearance. Just like ticker curtains and other fabrics, they tend to absorb sound and get rid of any echo in your space.

Since rugs are not often picked as wall decor, they tend to add a more unique character to your walls. They are an easy pick to make a statement. Whether you choose to go bold or subtle, hanging rugs will surely create a wow effect in your space. In the list below, you can find my favorite rug wall art ideas for you to get inspired by.

Hanging rugs to complement the interior color in your living room

The light grey wall color in this turn-of-the-century living room is paired with a modest color in the furnishings while an eye-catching wall rug hangs proudly on display. The olive green tone in the rug comes back in the fresh green plants spread throughout the room.

A spacious living room with light grey walls and a gorgeous rug wall art piece

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for sale via Alvhem

In the light grey living room below, a heavy-weight wool rug fills the wall space above the sofa and adds a cozy atmosphere to the room. The black lines in the rug pattern add a wonderful contrast to the setting.

A living room with light grey walls, beige wall hanging, black leather lounge chair, light textiles

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

The warm red tones in the wall hanging in this warm beige living room catch the eye once you step into this living room. Putting a long rug will accentuate the ceiling height and make the room height even more impressive.

Red tones in a wall hanging against warm beige living room walls

via Ferm Living

Olive, grey, and beige tones in the wall rug stand out against a sage green living room wall color in a gorgeous historic living room. The rug fits within the boundaries of the wainscoting for an elegant effect.

Olive tones in a beautiful wall hanging against green-grey walls

via Ferm Living

The textured wool rug in this living room has loops so the rug is hanging on a wood stick as an easy wall-hanging system.

A spacious living room with a textural rug wall hanging

via Ferm Living

DIY your wall hanging with a small rug wrapped around a wood bar paired with string for a custom and budget-friendly solution that looks custom.

a DIY wall rug on hung over a wood bar against sage green walls

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Jens Eliasson for Bjurfors

Fill free space next to a doorway with a smaller rug to make it more special. Even though there is no need to fill every single wall space, adding a few art pieces will make your home look more finished and personal.

Rug wall art next to a doorway in a contemporary living room

via Ferm Living

The small studio living room in the example below has simple white walls with the rug above the sofa as the only wall decor. This makes the rug art even more special and it becomes a true focal point in the space.

Rug wall art as the focal point in a neutral living room

via Kvarteret Makleri

A striking balance has been achieved in the example below with a hanging rug on one side of the window and a cupboard with a table lamp on the other.

A majestic living room with a beautiful wall rug

via Ferm Living

Rug wall hangings add an original touch to a dining room

The warm wood tones of the dining table and chairs in this kitchen dining area are complemented by the gorgeous rug art with brown, yellow, and orange tones.

An impressive hanging rug in a cozy kitchen dining area

styled by Anna van Keppel, photographed by Elin Sylwan for Historiska Hem

Hang a graphic black and white rug to accentuate the contrasting materials in your interior. The cotton rug in the dining room below fills the empty wall space next to the black wall shelf and matches the black elements in the decor.

A black and white fabric wall art piece in a contrasting dining room space

via Ferm Living

The assymetric rug art matches this gorgeous interior with off-white walls perfectly. The doorway and fireplace frame the art perfectly and the subtle black elements in the rug add a bit of contrast to the natural color palette.

Rug wall art in a cozy dining room with an oak dining table and chairs and a cozy fireplace

Photographed by Ozolappa, styled by Lingsell for Historiska Hem

Match your rugs to the color palette of the space to achieve a comforting and balanced look. Both the floor rug and the wall hanging in this dining room are selected in a natural brown tone, matching the building materials of this beautiful arched room.

A spacious dining room with a brown rug on the wall

via Ferm Living

Adding a textural touch with rug wall hangings in a bedroom interior

The layering of the different fabrics on the bed, paired with the tick fabric headboard, the rug, and the patchwork curtains creates such a beautiful layering in this bedroom. The wall hanging adds warmth to the beige wall color and finishes the bedroom look off perfectly.

A beige bedroom with patchwork curtains, beige textiles, black accents and rug wall art

via Ferm Living and Design Hotel Villa Copenhagen

The unique Beni Ourain rug stands out against a darker sage green wall color, which makes the beige wool texture pop out powerfully in this bedroom.

A sage green bedroom with beige bedding, rug on the wall

via Stadshem

A unique and contemporary wall hanging adds a beautiful texture to a modern bedroom with concrete flooring and a natural color palette enhanced with rustic wood tones.

A rug art piece on the wall of a contemporary bedroom

Design by Studiotoff for Danish design brand Vipp

A polka dot rug on a wood bar decorates the space above a beige fabric headboard. The beige tones also come back in the textiles on the bed, the curtains, and the fabric pendant light.

A bedroom with a natural color palette and a hanging wall rug

styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Henrik Linden, for Alvhem

A home office with a textural rug on the wall

Wall hangings are a great way to add a bit of personality to your home office spot. Other than adding a gorgeous pattern and texture, the rug will also absorb unwanted sounds from online meetings when you are working in a shared space.

A home office with a textured wall hanging

via Ferm Living

Rug wall art to add a playful touch to a kid’s bedroom

In the example below, a kid’s bedroom is decorated with a heavy rug in the shape of a polar bear, adding a playful touch to a gorgeous bedroom setting.

A polar bear rug wall art in a cozy kid's room

via Ferm Living

A quilted blanket is hung up above the bed in a kid’s room. The pear print adds a graphic touch to the space, complementing the apple rattan basket next to the bed.

A kid's room with a quilted pear blanket as wall art

via Ferm Living

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Poul Kjærholm’s iconic PK1 chair from Carl Hansen & Søn with a paper cord seat

21-01-2024

As one of the biggest names in Danish furniture design, Poul Kjærholm is celebrated for his uncompromising approach to form, materials, and craftsmanship: three elements that were instrumental in the Danish Modern movement.

Poul Kjærholm created the PK1 chair in 1955. The iconic design was his first chair design and paired brushed steel and wicker. After adding the PK1 chair to their collection in 2017, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the PK1 chair in steel and FSC-certified paper cord, a natural and durable material that patinates beautifully over time.

Even though the paper cord is a new element introduced to the design, the newly launched chair looks exceptionally familiar and is a testament to the iconic furniture piece designed by the master furniture architect in the fifties.

The PK1 chair designed by Poul Kjærholm's relaunched by Carl Hansen & Søn

Poul Kjærholm: one of the star architects behind Danish Modern

Poul Kjærholm was known for his functionalistic approach to furniture design, cultivating simplicity and lightness in his designs. His favorite material was steel, and he excelled at combining it with other organic materials.

Both his functionalistic approach and his talent for combining steel with other materials are reflected in the design of the PK1 dining chair. The clean and minimalistic lines of the steel frame are in perfect balance with the comfort and softness of the paper cord (or wicker in his initial design from 1955).

According to Knud Erik Hansen, third-generation owner-manager of Carl Hansen & Son the designer’s ability to combine functionality with aesthetics in a light and elegant way is what makes him a natural member of the design family of Carl Hansen & Son.

The design of the PK1 chair

The classic PK1 dining chair is comfortable, lightweight, and stackable, which makes it suitable for both private and public use. Its’ lightness and form make it a perfect addition to a range of different interior styles.

The PK1 chair is available in a stainless steel or black powder-coated steel frame, both paired with a beautiful paper cord seat. I was fortunate enough to be able to try out the stainless steel chair in my own home and I love how the combination of materials complements the minimal decor and modest color palette in my home.

The modern finish on the stainless steel contrasts with the beautiful and intricate weaving of the paper cord, resulting in a perfect balance between the two materials.

A switch in construction materials to ensure longevity

Carl Hansen & Son is known for incorporating paper cord in their production. In the PK1 chair, the paper cord complements the steel elegantly. It takes a skilled craftsman a full 15 hours and 180 meters of cord to hand weave the all-in-one seat and back on the PK1.

The intricate weaving technique is inspired by Kjærholm’s original work with wicker and looks just as beautiful from the front as from the back. Carl Hansen & Son has worked in close cooperation with the Kjærholm family to develop a weaving technique for the PK1 chair that brings together the best of both Poul Kjærholm and Carl Hansen & Son.

Other than an update in materials, the size of the original chair has been adjusted. The dimensions of the chair have been scaled up by 6% to match the size of people today, as people have increased in size significantly since the PK1 was launched in the mid-1950s.

This blog post was written in collaboration with Carl Hansen & Son, however, as always, my opinions are my own.

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