1 Hang a chair
Nothing is fun like a playful touch in the living room. This one-room hammock designed by Romanek Design Studio proves our point, but the beautiful leather upholstery gives a more sophisticated look as well. It's the perfect combination of cozy and cool.
2 Have fun with the pillows
Here's a lesson in touching monochrome interior design. This Parisian apartment designed by Studio Razavi is an impressive combination of modern and neoclassical style. While the feet create a kind of great fullness in the room, the soft Moroccan rug and the large white sofa make the space more accessible.
Choose a bold background
Context is one of the trends that keep on giving and giving. If you choose a classic chinoiserie wallpaper, you can do almost anything with it as its style changes throughout the year. This modern self-portrait by Chuck Close is in stark contrast to the wallpaper chinoiserie (Iksel's Eden) behind this house designed by Miles Redd. The contrast doesn't stop there: Redd continues to go beyond design conventions, using contrasting jewelry tones and mixing modern furniture styles with antiques. Oh, and believe it or not, the bright green chair is from Ikea! It shows that even the best designers love it.