Behind the design – Moody Burgundy Home Library

Ok, I swear I like warm colors! You have probably seen a lot of blue and green from me which I gravitate towards but that doesn’t mean pink, red, orange, and yellow don’t have a place in my heart.

Moody Burgundy Home Library Concept Board posted July, 21, 2023.

Inspiration

Deep reds and high-gloss paint with a mirrored finish have been on my mind as of late. These two combined formed the inspiration for this week’s concept board.

Color & Scale

To balance out the black desk, I brought in an Embarking On Design print with colorful flowers and a black background to hang over the sofa.

I was between a more monochromatic look with a burgundy sofa or a lighter neutral piece like this sofa. The majority of the poll picked tan velvet!

I brought in some dark yellow accents to brighten up the burgundy a bit too. Brass also counts as a warm tone!

I went burgundy with the rug to balance out the strong color on the walls.

Styling

With pack bookshelves, I kept the desk top clean for an easy workspace and the coffee table styling simple with some books, a bowl, and taper candles.

A light linen floor lamp in the corner lightens up this darker corner day and night.

A round velvet side table, yellow glass coffee table, and a tiger patterned pillow added quirky elements so this space doesn’t feel so serious.

Now Step Back

Rich textures and colors really make this space feel like a cozy place to settle in for a game night or a good book.

The leather chair and colors make this space appear masculine but, luxe materials, like velvet and gold, as well as some florals, bring balance.

Not sure of how to branch out of your usual color pallet? Schedule a free design discovery call or email me directly at embarkingondesign@gmail.com for more tips!

Check out more warm tone designs on Facebook and Instagram as well as the AI generated versions on this concept board!