Bold living room colours and statement decor often take centre stage, but it’s the quieter, neutral elements that bring clarity. True balance lies in the contrast between saturation and softness, statement and subtlety. 

Captured for a recent Belle magazine editorial, Interior Designer Brahman Perera showcases this contrast with intention. Versatile King Living sofas, tables and chairs are styled within Hopper Joint, a Melbourne eatery inspired by his subcontinental culture and heritage. Brahman shares,  

“This venue blends the high and low. Theatrical and not overly decorated, it’s my personal interpretation of a Sri Lankan restaurant. So many people have an emotional connection to it.” 

The result is a considered harmony between contemporary, tonal furniture and bold personal expression. 

Here are five ways to echo this styling and bring balance into your space.  

Bold spaces are characterised by richness, depth and individuality that contrasts with its surroundings. As design trends embrace self-expression, bold living room colours: burgundy, maroon, indigo and emeralds, are emerging as a confident, contemporary choice. 

Here, Brahman Perera’s red-oxide cork flooring sets a grounding foundation, creating earthy warmth underfoot. The deep timber finishes of the Heritage Dining Table and Amara Dining Chair in American Walnut bring striking visual depth, while their simple silhouettes invite focus to materiality and enduring quality. 

Bold furniture thrives on balance. To feel considered, it requires contrast with calm counterpoints: plush fabrics, tactile surfaces, and tonal neutrals. Brahman Perera describes the 1978 High Back Sofa in Leura Biscotti as having a “spontaneity and generosity”, qualities that invite softer elements to play alongside. With its removable, washable covers and gentle curves, bold finishes feel less commanding and more complementary.  

The 1978 High Back Sofa paired with the Daylesford Rug in Latte offer a quiet interplay of light-toned fabrics against a rich, grounding base. The effect is earthy and enveloping, echoed in the customisation of the Tasman Dining Chair, where a Whiteley Riverstone cover meets the warm timber finish of American Walnut. 

Subtle tonal shifts in fabric and finish bring bold-neutral interiors to life, adding dimension and impact while highlighting the variety of luxury materials available to customise. This neutral palette becomes a canvas for creative expression, inviting vibrant curations like floral and metallic accents to draw the eye and elevate the space.  

“I like to combine fabrics, so the eye can move. I opted for simple designs and parlayed those with pale monochromatic, textural versions of these pieces.”  Brahman shares, with a design ethos that brings interiors to life with movement, depth and personality.  

With customisable materials and modular designs from King Living, styling becomes intuitive, shaped by personal tastes and evolving aesthetics. Through thoughtful layering, a space transforms into a reflection of self, adapting to daily life with enduring, timeless appeal. 

“Movement creates atmosphere.” Brahman shares, speaking on ways to energise a space. Modularity introduces movement beyond materials, inviting flexibility that adapts to the atmosphere you create.    

Modular sofas can shift to suit the room, the moment, the mood. This quiet responsiveness defines timeless interiors: silhouettes that make a statement but also support change. The result is balance: a foundation of life-long furniture that inspires bold personal expression around it.  

Haven embodies this versatility, with a modular form that can curve or extend, adapting to compact corners or expansive open plans. Additional modules can be added or reconfigured, ensuring your interior evolves around the way you live and decorate. Haven doesn’t just fill a room—it shapes it—creating harmony between layout and lifestyle.  

The 1978 High Back Sofa Chair and Large Ottoman in Yowie Natural reflect a considered decision to embrace enveloping comfort, without compromising on design. Combining Tasman and Amara Dining Chairs adds dimension, one slender and soft, the other refined and finely carved. Together, they invite individuality to the table. It’s these personal touches: an heirloom vase, market-found ceramics, vintage brass, that tell someone’s story.  

Thoughtfully chosen and intuitively placed, personal touches bring a sense of ease and refinement that’s entirely your own.  

The key to a balanced look 

With King Living designs as your foundation, balance becomes second nature—refined, effortless, and personal. A bold-neutral palette where expression meets ease, and comfort is quietly considered in every harmonious detail. Considered design doesn’t overwhelm, and true balance isn’t just in the styling. It’s in how your home adapts, evolves and supports the life you lead. 

So, the key? 

Because the most balanced interiors don’t follow rules, they follow feeling.  

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