Our Navy Living Room Transitional Living Room, Charlotte

The living room palette was inspired entirely by the navy chain-link rug, which Clark found at Pottery Barn. After falling in love with the rug, she used it as the basis for the navy walls, crisp white trim and metallic accessories in the living room. Wall color: Stunning by Benjamin MooreRug: Pottery Barn

4. Navy and white. A starched white button-down topped with a navy blazer never goes out of style, and neither does a navy and white room. With this pairing, it's easy to default to the nautical approach (stripes, sailboats, white linen). But this living space turns convention on its ear: navy walls set off by crisp white millwork and a painted coffee table, with an overscale rug that ties the scene together.

A traditional room in navy and white. The chain-pattern rug adds to the maritime feel.

6. High contrast. Painting the wall above your mantel will make any arrangement pop. Try using deep charcoal gray, bitter chocolate or (for the truly bold) oxblood red to create a rich backdrop. A flash of gold, like this sunburst mirror, brings the glamour.

Think about designing your room in layers. When you are trying to take your home from bare and empty to warm and inviting, the process can feel a bit overwhelming. Tackling one layer at a time can make the task feel more manageable. And if you get stuck on one decision (like paint color), just move on and come back to it later — don't let it paralyze you.The layers:• Rugs, window coverings and paint• Lighting (aim for at least three light sources per room)• Furniture• Soft stuff: cushions, throws and bedding• Finishing touches: art, mirrors, books and plants

Classic NavyNavy blue is an excellent paint color to add sophistication, drama and a feeling of refined maturity to a room. Similar to charcoal gray, navy works well in a light-filled room or on a featured accent wall, particularly in smaller rooms or walls with architectural details like a fireplace.Coordinate navy with contrasting pale hues like whites, silver or beiges.Wall paint: Stunning 826, Benjamin Moore

May look nice in front room around the fireplace.

Like shade of blue for accent wall in Master Bedroom

Темная стена за камином

Navy wall + Bright white mantle