Small, Colorful Living Room

Neutral basics like a circular jute rug and sectional sofa create a basic functional background (and provide plenty of seating for entertaining and lounging), while colorful drapes and a throw pillow pack in the personality. Ikat curtains in a fan pleat design are installed at ceiling height to give the illusion of taller ceilings.

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Wall paint: Dex Blue (82) by Farrow & Ball; Trim paint: White Heron (OC-57) by Benjamin Moore; Ceiling paint: Divine White (SW6105), by Sherwin-Williams; Paint on backs of bookshelves: Brown Horse (2108-30), by Benjamin Moore; Window Shades: Provenance Woven Wood Shades in Charleston fabric, Ashley River (#WWCH-743), by Hunter Douglas; Curtains: Custom Fan Pleated Draperies in Khandar Jewel, from Calico Corners; Hardware: Wood Trends Classics 2” smooth poles, 2 ½ “ rings and 3 ½ “ return single rod brackets in Hazelnut (827), by Kirsch; available through Calico Corners; Chair fabric: Fez Background Brown on Tan Linen by China Seas through Quadrille; Chair trim: Vintage Link Jade by Kelly Wearstler through Lee Jofa; Pillows in chairs: Pink Ikat from Madeline Weinrib; Side table: Mandara Side Table by Roost; Ledges: Holman Ledges in 3’ and 4’ lengths, from Pottery Barn; Console table: Dutch Industrial Console Table, by Restoration Hardware; Rug: Round Jute Rug in Natural, from Pottery Barn; Pouf: Handmade Moroccan Pouf, from John Derian Company; Sofa fabric: Sailcloth Sahara by Sunbrella; Pillows on sofa: Collins Ikat, from Madeline Weinrib, Ikat stripe in blue, red, and yellow from Kathryn M. Ireland Textiles and Design; Coffee table: EXPEDIT, by IKEA; Floor lamp: Ari Floor Lamp by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams