How to furnish your living room in warm colours?

Many people feel most comfortable in interiors kept in warm colours. Warm colours make rooms cosy and create a friendly atmosphere of relaxation. They can be introduced into the living room by walls, accessories, or choosing the right colour for the floor and furniture. It is important to use them wisely, however, as an unskillful application of too many warm colours can create the impression of being optically overwhelmed. When correctly and skilfully implemented into a design, warm colours have the ability to create a timeless and very versatile arrangement. We suggest how to introduce them into the living room and what to pay special attention to.

Warm colours in small interiors

Warm colours are not exclusively reserved for large rooms, but they should be used with caution in small interiors. In a small living room, the predominance of such colours may result in a visually overloading effect. If you decide to use warm wall colours in a small room, it is a good idea to limit yourself to paint one or two areas, and leave the remaining walls and ceiling white. This gives the interior a spacious effect. Warm colours contrasted with cool colours work well in small rooms. Complementing cosy arrangements with earthy colours adds depth and space to breathe. It makes the room pleasant to spend time in and positively affects the perception of the surroundings. A neutral calm base and warm colours introduced through accessories work very well in small interiors. These include textiles such as bedspreads, curtains or decorative cushions. An interesting addition can also be a painting or photograph in a warm, expressive tone.

Nature-inspired

Warm colours are inextricably associated with nature. One of the most popular colour palettes inspired by nature is the so-called earth colours. These include warm browns and beiges, sunny shades of green, and a palette in orange, red, yellow and turmeric. They are associated with golden Polish autumn, sandy beaches and the colours of fields and meadows. They go well with accessories. Textiles in warm earthy colours give the living room a calm and harmonious expression. They will go very well with a neutral-toned base. We can give the living room a different character depending on the choice of prevailing colours. Expressive, saturated colours have an activating effect, attract attention and warm up the room with their depth. Lighter and more muted warm shades brighten up the room and create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The so-called colour wheel (NCS - Natural Colour System) can be used to help combine colours. Experts recommend combining colours that lie next to each other in the NCS, as well as various schemes, such as inscribing different shapes in the wheel and combining the colours that define these shapes (e.g. three colours that form an equilateral triangle in the wheel).

The warmth of natural wood

Natural wood in sunny colours works well in both small and spacious living rooms. A popular choice is the use of oak in a natural light finish. It brings a warm homely feel to the interiors and gives them a soft, welcoming look. Oak works very well both as a floor covering and as a furniture material. A good choice for the living room would be furniture from the BÓN collection. The natural oak will give the living room a harmonious and warm finish. The effect is enhanced by the play of light and shadow on the fluted three-dimensional fronts. The curved shapes of the tabletops and shelves harmonise well with the atmospheric arrangements. Lovers of contrasts will appreciate the minimalist BOX collection, in which oak elements in the furniture are juxtaposed with painted neutral white or deep black. The advantages of wood - apart from its effect in creating a pleasant atmosphere in interiors - are its durability, endurance and the possibility of repeated renewal. Wood gives interiors not only a homely feel, but also a noble touch.

The invaluable role of light

Light is both a complement and one of the basic pillars of design. Without well-chosen lighting, the colours in the living room do not have a chance to emerge fully. Skilfully matched to the design, light emphasises warm interior colours, bringing out their striking tones. The distribution of light sources, the degree of light intensity and the direction of light streams must be considered. If we want to create a cosy living room, we should take care not only of general and functional lighting but also of lighting that creates the right mood. Stand lamps and appropriately placed ceiling lamps allow for a half-shadow effect in selected corners, which is perfectly compatible with a warm colour palette. The colour scheme of the interior can be influenced by the right light colour. Warm lighting colour can illuminate cold colours, while a cold or neutral colour can make warm colours appear more muted and subdued.