Hints of pattern pop out from neutral backgrounds in this beautiful, chic living room. The gray ceiling helps make the large space feel more intimate.

A coffered ceiling painted in strong contrasting colors—dark gray and white—encourages visitors to look up. The rest of the living room is full of comfortable furniture and rich textures, making a welcoming space.

Glass-front, built-in cabinets serve as pretty and functional storage on either side of the fireplace. The fireplace surround is so chic with tiles in a subtle chevron stripe.

This plain gray sofa gets fun personality from a colorful mix of patterned accent pillows.

A burnished brass table lamp adds contrasting warmth to this living room's cool grays and white and brightens up the neutral space.

White walls create a plain backdrop for these colorful and textured home accents. On the floor, layering a smaller rug on top of a big one is a good way to add texture and color to the large space.

These blue velvet curtains, bathed in natural light from the large windows, frame this bright and open space while creating the perfect contrast of colors and textures joined with the light tan shades.