George and Amal Clooney's living room uses color perfectly

When the White Arrow team decided to decorate a SoHo townhouse once rented by George and Amal Clooney, their goal was to integrate antiques and eclectic artwork with the home’s historic remains. The result is one of the most balanced and stylish homes we’ve ever seen. Everything in the living room is perfect, but the well-designed color palette especially highlights the natural beauty of the owner’s furniture and the style of the room.

A blue sofa anchors the living room of the Clooneys’ former home. A blown glass coffee table with a pink base contrasts perfectly with the room, bringing a warm, intentional touch to the design. A textured white rug provides visual interest, while large garage-style windows fill the space with light. Above the coffee table, a stack of neutral colored books with a neutral vase acts as an anchoring force. The piece is both highly functional, elegant and unique, with a design that goes beyond trends to respect the fundamental principles of design.

The White Arrow team writes: “We’re still considering the combination of this deep teal living room sofa and an ethereal glass coffee table in our Sullivan Street Townhouse project. With so much light coming in through the industrial-style windows overlooking the garden, we knew that anchoring the space high up with a dark sofa was the way to go. Its curved shape also helps define a more intimate seating area. Meanwhile, we wanted a table that would contrast with the sofa in terms of color and weight, so this piece from Grzegorz Majka was ideal.

Clearly, a lot of thought and energy went into matching the colors of the living room to those of the Clooneys’ former home. Jennifer Ebert, digital editor at Houses and gardens, says: “The contrast of blue and pink in this space is so perfect and draws on the classic color wheel. Blue and orange are opposite colors, meaning that when used together, each color makes the other brighter. Although true blue against true orange can be a little overwhelming, the designers here put a twist by pairing teal and pink for a more subtle but still striking look.

Jennifer Ebert

Jen is the (digital) editor of Homes & Gardens. Before starting this position, she had completed various interior design courses at KLC Design School, and worked for Ideal Home, LivingEtc, 25 Beautiful Homes, and Country Homes & Interiors as an interiors editor.

She continues: “Plus, the designers paired this bold combination with a neutral base in this colorful living room. This keeps the colors from looking too overwhelming and helps them stand out. I love the unexpected combination of the black steel of the industrial door and the pink glass of the coffee table. Although the look draws on classic design rules, it’s also a completely original look.

Shop the look

We tracked down a nearly identical coffee table from Grzegorz Majka, along with an affordable curved navy sofa and woven rug to recreate the look. This mix of vintage and contemporary furniture lends the warm energy of the Sullivan Street townhouse.

Amber Eclipse Ii Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka

Eclipse Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka

Cara sofa

wayfair white woven rug

Whether experimenting with colors or shapes, this space proves that it’s never a bad idea to plan ahead based on design principles and personal taste.