Michelle Monaghan's quiet luxury sofa color will be just as stylish in 100 years – the soft hue promotes calmness in her living room
An opulent sofa color, striped cushions, and vintage gold frames create a luxurious feel that invites tranquility into her living room – it's easy to recreate in any space


There's nothing like a cream sofa. In Michelle Monaghan's living room, the shade looks especially striking.
We spotted the couch color in a recent Instagram post from the actress. In the image, Michelle lies on a flaxy cream sofa on top of a throw pillow with sand-colored stripes. To the left, a glass lamp with a cream shade brings a modern feel to the space. A black and white drawing in an antique gold frame integrates a transitional, French country feel. It feels luxurious and complementary.
The piece that ties the entire room together is the living room sofa. Westchester-based interior designer, Nina Lichtenstein, explains: 'The cream couch has long been a symbol of sophistication and versatility in interior design. Its subtle elegance and neutral tone make it a mainstay in living rooms across styles, from minimalist and contemporary to rustic and traditional. While trends come and go, the cream couch endures as a timeless anchor piece, adaptable to an array of design schemes. Its soft hue and understated luxury offer a perfect foundation for personalization, allowing it to seamlessly fit into both trendy and classic interiors.'
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It's the perfect color to tap into the ever-popular quiet luxury trend. 'In spaces where simplicity and clean lines reign, a cream couch offers an airy, serene quality,' explains Nina. 'Its neutral tone complements the uncluttered aesthetic, making it ideal for minimalist designs. Paired with sleek furniture and a few well-chosen accessories, the cream sofa acts as a focal point without overwhelming the room.'
Part of what makes Michelle's sofa color timeless is that it can seamlessly fit into any design scheme. It's perfect for a transitional scheme. Nina states: 'For those who love a blend of traditional and contemporary elements, a cream sofa is the perfect bridge. It brings a sense of calm and balance, allowing bolder accents, such as statement lighting or rich wood finishes, to take center stage without feeling too stark.'
Classics are classics for a reason, and Michelle Monaghan's cream color proves it.
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Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.
In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.
Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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