Mariska Hargitay's living room corner uses a black-and-cream striped armchair as its visual anchor. A pink pillow and throw soften that strong contrast, while tan curtains relate the seating to the surrounding windows. The effect comes from a focused arrangement of familiar pieces rather than an entirely new room scheme.

This example is useful when a corner needs definition but cannot accommodate much furniture. Start with the chair's pattern, then repeat compatible tones in a small number of textiles. The muted pink and tan keep the composition approachable, allowing the dark stripes to provide structure without dominating the whole living room.