Moody Olive Green Living Room Design

This post is all about my living room design.

If you’re like me and have a small living room, this design is a must-see. A few strategic pieces, bold colors and patterns, and varying textures make this room look straight out of a magazine. I designed the room around the green sofa and ottoman, with striking black accents and cozy lighting.

I’ve linked everything you see in the design below so you can shop the look and bring it to life in your own home. The furniture and decor pieces are from Crate & Barrel, and I’ve also paired four Benjamin Moore paint colors that work beautifully with this room — scroll down to the bottom to see the design with each color on the walls!

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These flowy neutral curtains soften the space without taking attention away from the rest of the room. I love how they let in soft natural light while still adding a little texture to the space.

This mirror is doing so much work in this room, bouncing light around and making the whole space feel bigger. I really like the soft arched shape against all the straight lines of the console table underneath it.

This little dish is such an easy styling piece that adds texture without cluttering up the console table. I often use pieces like this to fill in small gaps in a vignette.

These faux branches add so much to the console table styling. They add a splash of dramatic color.

This sofa is really the heart of the whole room, and I fell in love with that deep, muted green the second I saw it. It has such a rich, cozy feel.

I love using an ottoman like this instead of a traditional coffee table because it can be so much more functional for everyday life. The subtle striped pattern and turned wood legs add beautiful detail.

This tray makes it easy to set drinks or snacks on the ottoman, without them falling over on the soft surface.

These chairs were such a fun way to bring in a totally different color into the room, and I love how they soften up all that deep green. The swivel base also makes them so practical for actually living in and using the space.

This rug ties every single element in the room together with its warm, muted tones and subtle pattern. It grounds the whole seating area and makes the space feel so much more finished.

This console table is such a statement piece, and I love how its bold black frame grounds the whole room. It’s simple in shape but makes such a big visual impact against the lighter walls and rug.

This floor lamp brings in such a warm, glowing light in the evenings and adds a nice bit of height to that corner of the room. The dark bronze tone works so well with the black accents used throughout the space.

I added these sconces on either side of the art to frame it and add a little extra ambient light in the evenings. The sconces would also look great on either side of the console table.

This stunning piece was the finishing touch that tied the whole room together for me. It pulls in the greens, browns, and rust tones from the rest of the room.

These little side tables have such a sculptural, organic shape that I couldn’t resist using two of them flanking the sofa.

This little sculptural piece adds such a fun, unexpected detail to the console table vignette. It’s a small thing, but it adds a little personality to the styling.

This collection of throw pillows adds some pattern and texture to the room, and makes the sitting area feel complete.

This simple, curved vase adds a soft, earthy aesthetic on the side table.

I love using a black-and-white photo like this to add a little personal, sentimental feel to the styling. It also helps reinforce the black accents that show up throughout the rest of the room.

Paint Color Matches

Choosing a paint color can be one of the most challenging aspects of designing a room. Here are four Benjamin Moore paint color options to give you an idea of how the room could look with different wall colors.

Conclusion

This living room is such a great option for small spaces. The bold colors and designer pieces combine beautifully to create a truly stunning space. I hope it inspires you to try mixing some unexpected tones in your own home.

I hope these mood boards helped inspire your decorating journey and that you found something that will work well in your home. Be sure to check out my other mood boards or submit a custom room design request form!

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