How to add colour to a neutral living room without painting
Pick one colour and repeat it two or three times. Use a cushion, a throw, and the right piece or the right pair on a surface.
Which colour stands out against your sofa?
Choose your sofa colour to see a colour that stands out against it.
- Grey sofa: choose Sunlit Terracotta. A warm colour stands out against cool grey.
- Beige sofa: choose Jade Green. A deep green stands out against soft beige.
- White or cream sofa: choose Royal Blue. A deep blue looks crisp against white or cream.
- Navy sofa: choose Sunlit Terracotta. A warm colour stands out against dark navy.
- Tan leather sofa: choose Royal Blue. A deep blue stands out against warm tan leather.
- Green sofa: choose Fire Red. Red is the opposite of green, so it stands out.
Do you already have a colour you like in a cushion or a picture? Then use that colour instead.
How do you repeat one colour?
- Choose one colour, such as the blue in a picture.
- Look for it in a cushion or a throw you already own.
- Place one piece in that colour on a table or a shelf.
Two or three touches of the same colour are enough. The room looks planned, and you have not painted a wall.
Which WINKOO piece adds the colour?
Every WINKOO vase comes in one solid colour, so it is easy to match. Most people choose Noma at 24 cm, which costs A$169.
Noma is our most chosen shape. Jade Green is our most chosen colour, and Royal Blue is in the top two.
Every piece is designed and made in Melbourne in small premium batches.
What if one piece looks a bit small?
Add a second piece in the same colour beside it. An 18 cm vase beside a 24 cm vase is the usual fix. Two heights give the spot a clear shape.
You can find the 18 cm size in the shop. You can also read how to style two vases together.
Your room doesn't need more. It needs the right piece, or the right pair.
Where should the colour go?
Put the piece where your eye lands first, such as a coffee table or a sideboard. Leave some clear space around it.
You can read what to put on a sideboard. You can also try colours in our interactive studio.
Frequently asked questions
How can I add colour to a neutral room without painting?
Pick one colour and repeat it two or three times. Use a cushion, a throw and one piece on a surface.
How many colours should I add to a neutral living room?
Start with one colour. Repeat it two or three times before you add another.
What colour goes with a grey sofa?
A warm colour stands out against a grey sofa. Sunlit Terracotta is a good choice.
Do I need to buy new furniture?
No, you can keep the furniture you have. One piece or a pair in the right colour is enough.