In this space, if everything was white, it would be hard to read the whole room, it would appear smaller and darker.'īy having the chimney and wallpaper in white, but with the introduction of dark wood panels and a brown sofa, 'the eyes sweep over the hole room, from light to dark, to light, to dark,' says Sissa Sundling.įurther texture is brought into the space through the use of wallpaper, explains Sundling.
'To maximize light in a living room, it is all about using contrasting tones to strengthen the light feeling. If you're looking to create a light living room with a Scandinavian feel then white makes a good base, but be sure to pair it with contrasting tones and textures advises Sissa Sundling, head of design at Swedish wallpaper brand Boråstapeter.
(Image credit: Boråstapeter Vivalla wallpaper from the collection Alla tiders Hus)