To me, summer always calls for a party! Warm weather, flexible schedules, and sunlight for hours is a recipe for a get-together! However, to be completely transparent, I’m writing this article at the beginning of April. What a weird time, right? I’m currently sitting in isolation, working from home, craving the comfort of a social gathering. That being said, I sincerely believe by August the extremely frightening days of COVID-19 will be behind us and we will be stronger and more resilient for it. For the sake of this article, we are going to take that stance, and I’m going to focus on the positives of preparing for a party!
With all the fun fabrics, furniture frames, and accessories trending these days, designing your home with a party vibe has never been more fun! Obviously, you are not going to purchase a brand new living room set for one event, however, when I think of a “party” design style, I think of bright colors, unique accessories, and casual motifs. It is more about a lifestyle that says, “Hey, welcome to my home. We like to have fun!”
Bright colors are an excellent way to introduce some funkiness to your space. Not sure what colors work together? Personally, I really like analogous colors. Analogous colors are colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. For example, purple and blue, yellow and orange, pink and red, and so forth. When blended together, analogous colors create an edgy, sophisticated motif that shows fashion-forward design sense. Want to try something even more bold with colors? Complementary colors are an excellent way to add punch to your living space. Complementary colors are colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel. For example, red and green, blue and orange, purple and yellow, and so on. While complementary colors are a completely acceptable approach to design, it’s easy to get carried away. It’s best to stick to one set of complementary colors per area so your space doesn’t become a circus.
Another fun way to introduce a light-hearted design is through playful prints. Now is the time to experiment with boldly patterned accent pillows, ottomans, or even all-over fabric for sofas, chairs, and loveseats. When mixing patterns, it’s best to pair large-scaled prints with small-scaled prints. If you do all large prints, your overall design could easily become confusing and over-the-top. Conversely, if you do all small-scaled prints, your design quickly becomes cluttered. Just remember: opposites attract.
If you aren’t ready to commit to more permanent decisions such as patterned sofas, colorful dining chairs, or wall paint, try introducing playful prints and colors through wall art, tabletop décor, and area rugs. These are obviously a lesser investment but are still an exceptional way to add some liveliness to your space.
One of the best services we offer at 5th & Main Furniture by Freed’s is the ability to customize your furniture. When you visit our showroom and see a sofa, sectional, loveseat, etc., you like the look of, you can choose the fabric you want to re-cover it in. We literally have thousands of options when it comes to customization. This means you can design a piece of furniture that is 100% unique to you! Beyond customization, we have a massive variety of accessories, area rugs, wall art, and more that you can use to show your distinctive style. We invite you into our showroom to find one-of-a-kind items that will add some levity to your space. After all, considering the year we have had, we could all use a little celebration!
