I used to think there was nothing more uninspired than a cream living room; even the phrase fills my mind with images of bland, ultra-modern spaces with no personality or style.
However, by styling cream with rich browns, textural grays, and pops of green, Sofía Vergara's living room has proved to me that the shade has many merits.
I spotted the actress's cream living room in a recent Instagram post, where Sofía perches on her cream sofa. Cream lamps and cream walls ground the room. Gray textured cushions, carved wood on the back of the sofa, and an abundance of houseplants add interest. It's a testament to the unequivocal versatility of the color.
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One of the most striking cream features of Sofía's living room is a beautiful textural table lamp. This reasonably priced one from Amazon would be the perfect addition to any sideboard.
This accent chair embodies both sophistication and practicality. It features a solid wood frame, plush upholstery, and exquisite turned-wood front legs for a spool-style aesthetic.
Create a calming and sophisticated living room decor scheme with this textured cream pillow, complete with fringed edging for added interest.
Sofía's living room color idea works so well because it contrasts sleek modern tones with deeper, more classic textures and materials. To style this look in your home, I would recommend thinking of cream not as your color scheme, but as a base. You can paint the walls cream, use cream light fixtures, and choose a sofa with cream cushions.
However, when it comes to decorating with cream, I recommend opting for less neutral pieces to contrast, rather than going for an all-cream scheme. Textured throw pillows, a colorful rug, plants, and bright sculptures are all good options for bringing color into the room without overwhelming it.
I also suggest integrating a variety of natural materials to make a cream scheme feel warmer. In Sofía's space, this takes the form of a wooden sofa and a jute rug, which are a great jumping off point. You could also use natural clay vases, a collection of houseplants, and woven wicker pieces to add different textures. For a more coastal look, I love the feel of pieces of driftwood as decor.
Cream is a timeless color, and there are ways to make it fit into any living room style. No matter your take on neutral spaces, don't write it off like I did. No neutral is beyond redemption, as evidenced by Sofía Vergara's home.
