How to Decorate a Living Room With a Green Carpet and a Blue Sofa

Paint your walls a soft, buttery yellow or creamy, pale beige. White trim will contrast nicely and set off your wall color.

Choose wood furniture with a medium brown finish. Wicker furniture is a good choice for a more country feel.

Set off your sofa with toss pillows patterned with florals, leaf or branch patterns or other natural designs. A thick, wooly throw blanket in green or tan tossed across the back of your sofa adds to the warmth of the room.

Set a plant stand near the sunniest window in the room and fill it with potted plants in green and blue containers.

Light your living room with a ceiling fan with a light kit or a hanging fixture with glass and metal elements. Look for lamps designed with nature themes in tan, green and blue. Neutral cloth lampshades are the best choice for the relaxed room.

Hang simple curtains in green and blue over your windows. Decorative metal or wood curtain rods will add a touch of interest to the room.

Frame pictures of nature, seascapes, old maps or other interesting artwork. Create a display of pictures on the wall behind your sofa.

Assemble a display of treasured collectibles, arranging them on a shelf or bookcase. Avoid an excess of small decorations in the room, which would create a cluttered feel.