Dining Room
Mix up the furnitureGive a room instant maximalist character by decking it out with interesting furniture. In this dining space, a deep red dresser gives a cosy feel to the white walls, while a dining table surrounded by mismatched chairs further adds to the mood. There’s a lot going on here, but the designer has cleverly tied the scheme together by using the same tones in the rug and dresser, and adding complementary hues on the two upholstered chairs. The four matching rattan numbers balance the seating and are brightened up by the mismatched carver chairs.Mismatched or matching dining chairs – which would you go for?
Frame with dark tonesWhen you’re displaying a maximalist mix of design and colour, consider using your walls as a dark backdrop to showcase dramatic hues. The green dresser and bold artwork here look particularly striking against the indigo walls. The same elements in front of a white wall would have looked attractive, but might not have had the same dazzling effect.
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