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Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

Selena Gomez's calming living room sofa puts a cozy spin on a beloved color scheme

Selena gomez on a black and white background.

Decorating with white is an easy way to make a room look clean, modern, and neutral. However, without the right accessories, it can fall into the pitfall of looking boring. Selena Gomez's living room is a masterclass in decorating with white the right way.

The singer's living room idea incorporates a variety of textures and different shades of white. Her sofa best demonstrates this. Gomez's white sofa is a smooth, linen texture against the white walls of her space. On top, she has layered a woven cream throw and a variety of brown and gold textured throw pillows. As her Instagram video shows, it even conveniently matches her dog.

The living room sofa demonstrates important lessons about decorating with white. First, it shows that white looks wonderful when layered with other white-adjacent shades.

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Jennifer Ebert, color expert and digital editor at Homes & Gardens says: 'Layers of cream and white is one of my favorite color schemes. White together with cream and ecru can create a layered look with depth. It adds coziness to a classic white look without taking out the neutrality.'

She continues, 'I also love how Selena Gomez has integrated light shades of brown, tan and gold into her white living room with her throw pillows. These deeper shades keep the room looking cozy and interesting. They're the perfect pairing with white.'

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Furthermore, Selena's neutral living room uses texture like a pro. Carlin van Noppen, principal interior designer and owner of Fig Linens and Home states: 'The mix of textiles in this room is a wonderful addition to Selena Gomez's space. Her sofa has a small weave linen knit, while the throw blanket has a thicker knit that contrasts beautifully with the cushions of the sofa.'

She continues, 'Adding soft furnishings like a throw blanket and decorative pillows is a wonderful way to add visual interest to your space. As styles change, they can easily be switched out to reflect the current interior design trends.'

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Making a white room interesting is easier than you might think, and Selena Gomez is leading the way. With only a sofa, you can add texture, warmth, and coziness to any space.

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