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1. Nature
Books on botany or even birds are excellent natural sources of color inspiration.
2. Paintings/Art
3. Carpets
Read More: VT Home: 3 Steps To Finding The Right Rug
Here are a few fabulous rooms to get you started.

A warm grey blue wall color with natural wood and bold gold is a fresh and rich combination of color.

This whimsical room is a perfect combination of bold coral with gold and chocolate.

A bold pop of purple with the sofa is the perfect way to add color to the other side of this room considering the monumental painting.

Sophisticated color combinations can also be expressed in a minimalist room such as this one in New York City’s West Village. The three shades of blue in the upholstered chairs and sofa across from the burnt orange lacquered bookcases work well together.

Using vintage chinoiserie panels as a basis for your color palette is another trick to finding chic combinations.

This rug by Paul Smith has a soft and sophisticated mix of colors with mint, cream, soft blue, and warm peach. The geometric shape and color combination allows the rug to be the statement in this spare bedroom/den.