If you have been following our blogs for a while you are probably already clear about one thing - colour is everything. Colour is very powerful and can be used as a tool to make you feel a certain way. Psychology aside though, different shades can also help to enlarge or reduce the size of your room. Used in smaller amounts, certain tones can highlight specific areas or objects scattered around a room. It’s true, colour really is effective and multifunctional, but only when it’s used correctly. Knowing how to use colour to your advantage is one thing but staying on top of colour trends is not something you should ignore either. With that in mind, we have chosen one versatile colour that can transform a variety of spaces in many different ways. EZ Living Furniture has decided to focus on enhancing a living room with this shade because it is the most utilised area in the home and is likely in need of some TLC. Fortunately, a variation of this exact colour is also set to be Behr’s colour of the year, so by using this in a multitude of ways, you are also staying on-trend.

So, without further ado…..drum roll please….the colour we have chosen to transform your living room with is………

CREAM!

Now, that our big announcement is out of the way, it’s time to focus on ways to use this soft hue in our living rooms.

Hunter corner cream sofa from EZ Living Furniture.

1. As A Neutral Base For Walls

Cream is the ultimate neutral, especially when using it in our home decor. This hue is a traditional colour that became popular in the 1900s. It seemed that everything was coated in this particular off-yellow shade until it wasn’t. But as with most things though, it seems to be making a surprising comeback. Next year, and in preparation for 2023, we can expect to see homeowners using this colour to their advantage. The most effective and powerful way to use colour is by putting it on our walls. Cream has an everyday suitability that will trump most other wall colours. Using it as a neutral base on your living room walls will allow you to experiment with any partnering colours, from items of furniture to home accessories. It also pairs effortlessly with materials such as brass finishes or darker woods which in itself, is a sign of a truly great neutral. Essentially, cream will allow you to add your own mark to a space without interrupting it or overpowering it. This luxurious shade differs from white or grey because it is warmer and easier on the eyes which is extremely important in a living room. This room is the one area in the home where we want to feel relaxed after a long, hard day and cream can help us do that.

Helsinki Cream Sofa from EZ Living Furniture.

2. Cream Sofas

Sometimes painting is just not an option. Maybe you have just painted your living room walls and are not willing to tackle the task again. Perhaps you are renting and do not have acceptance from a landlord to paint the walls in a shade of your choice. Or it could be that you simply do not have the time, equipment, or ability to get the job done. After all, painting isn’t just about using a roller, it’s about preparing the skirting boards with masking tape and moving items of furniture out of the room. It can feel completely disruptive, however, there are alternatives to using cream in your home that don’t involve picking up a roller. You’ve guessed it, through items of furniture. A sofa is the one item of furniture that a living room cannot be without which is why you should consider investing in a cream sofa. Even the largest and most light-starved living rooms could benefit from the welcoming look that cream sofas have to offer. Fortunately, in today’s market, there are a variety of cream sofas to choose from which means that you won’t have to compromise on your needs and buy an unsuitable cream 2-seater sofa for a large room or a cream corner sofa in a smaller space. You can find a cream sofa to suit a variety of living spaces and even a matching cream armchair if you so wish…which coincidently brings us to our next point.

Donna cream armchair from EZ Living Furniture.

3. Cream Armchairs

Isn’t a cream armchair just the most luxurious and elegant thing you have ever seen? We like to think so. Partnered with a cream sofa, they can add a cohesive element to a furniture collection. On their own, they can create a statement as a standalone piece. Cream armchairs are the slightly ajar yet welcoming door into the cream design. Think about it, if you don’t want to fully commit to cream with a large item of furniture like a sofa, they can be your small introduction to the colour. If for some strange reason, you don’t like how your cream armchair pairs with other items of furniture in your living room, it’s so versatile, you can simply move it to another room. Cream armchairs also make the most beautiful bedroom chairs and would look seamless next to a dressing table as a makeup chair too.

Genoa Large Footstool from EZ Living Furniture.

4. Cream Footstools

A footstool is not just a pretty accessory, these small stools allow you to fully relax and put your feet up when a recliner sofa is not something that you have at your disposal. Upholstered in a cream, luxurious, linen fabric, a footstool is a welcome addition to most lack-lustre living rooms. Next to a chaise, they can become a makeshift table that you never knew you needed, although we still wouldn’t recommend placing any food or liquids on one. Cream footstools will add a warming touch to your living room and because of their traditional look will remain timeless. Some footstools will even come with hidden storage, meaning that you can instantly hide any magazines or things you don’t want to show your guests. A footstool will also make an excellent storage space for blankets and throws during the warmer part of the year when not in use.

Feya Large Cream Vase from EZ Living Furniture.

5. Cream Home Accessories

Any interior designer will tell you that the secret to a beautiful-looking living room lies with the home accessories. It’s the smallest pieces that can have the biggest impact and without them, your living room can feel almost unfinished. Cream vases, candles, rugs, and wall art can all lend a hand in making a living room feel more welcoming. Using this colour in small doses is also another way to gain an introduction to the colour if it is not something you have ever considered inviting into your home before.

Midleton Cream Sofa from EZ Living Furniture.

As you can see there are a number of ways to introduce cream into your living room decor. So, what are you waiting for? Be the first of your neighbours to jump on this colour-trend bandwagon for 2023.

If you’re decorating your living room but are on a rather restricted budget, read: 5 Must-Have Items To Furnish Your Living Room For Under €950.

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