The grayish-blue paint used on the bookcases (Sherwin-Williams’s Retreat) is a great foundation color for a layered room, since the blue will complement similar jewel tones and the hint of gray pairs well with warm brass and wood accents. In the furniture department, stick to textures that read rich and warm like leather, rattan or burled wood, and velvet. After you have your anchoring essentials, it’s time for the fun part: Cover the floor in an exotic rug, light the room with gold or brass fix
