Too much blue? Help with accessories

12 years ago

My husband and I love the color blue. We just painted our living room with a blue/grey color and then on a whim, our coffee and end tables. Does it look ok? Too much blue? Should I get a new rug? What colors can I add to bring it altogether? Curtains? Any one have any decorating ideas for the tables? Thanks for your ideas!

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Maureen

12 years ago

last modified: 12 years ago

I think the tables are too much blue in the room, but the rest of the room is great. Perhaps paint the tables black which will blend in with fireplace surround. Move your picture to the centre of the couch, add a few geometric cushions on your couches that have beige/black/blue/white. You probably haven't gotten around to what is going on the tables, but you need a lamp on side table, some baskets or books on the bottom shelf of the coffee table and a great centerpiece.

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abbyjean
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
A pretty white sheer curtain flowing at the window would be great. Now add another accent color to play with the blue......like coral. Find some fun pillows with mostly coral, but some blue and white in them, too. White lamp shades, but maybe a mercury base on the lamps.
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libradesigneye
12 years ago
I think once you get stuff on the tables they will be fine - i love it. I'm thinking you add back linen tones and natural elements to pick up the sofa tone. . and use natural greens. I'd like to see linen and white combo curtains . . maybe white with a burlap ribbon trim?
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Hawn Bedding Company
12 years ago
There seems to be a lot of light blue tones, blending in some darker blue tones would help balance out the room. I would change the throw pillows to a darker color or perhaps the color of the tables.
User
12 years ago
I suggest maybe adding some orange/coral tones to your room to give it a lift. These colours could be introduced in throw cushions and blanket over arm of chair?
Jane Wilson
12 years ago
I think it's fine except for the coffee table. I would change out the art over the sofa. I think white framed art work would be nice and say one or more as an arrangement would and with other color(s) a long with blue to bring it together. You can add other colors in accessories in the room but not too much.
libradesigneye
12 years ago
You might like to add some navy - a navy chair would be great - hawn is right on. White framed art would pop against the walls - you might start a white framed gallery on another wall . . White lamp or rope wrapped base with white shade for the end table. I don't see orange or coral with the tan of the sofa, but some red in flowers and one tasteful americana thing could be fun for July.
User
12 years ago
as you can see this is a picture of my living room where I have introduced orange amongst my cream/tan lounge. I am one for pops of colour so ignore me if it isn't for you :)
mommy6612
12 years ago
Throw in yellow accents ...
tschroederfl
12 years ago
Love the room....'I love love blue!!!! Add sheer white curtains and maybe some white here and there. I also love navy white and blue gray together and maybe something natural like natural wood for accessories and or some burlap.
tschroederfl
12 years ago
Oh and I don't think it's too much blue once you balance it out.
libradesigneye
12 years ago
I love the orange with your tan shondelle - yours is a stone tone and it works great. I think what we have above is closer to sand with a lot of red undertone - but if mw wants to try it she will know right away when she sees it if it works . . .monitors and photos can be tricky with color!
User
12 years ago
Yes I can see what you are saying. I think I was leaning towards complimentary colours, blue and orange being one of them and knowing that they work.
User
12 years ago
I was thinking a red/orange colour. Darker to what I have. Burnt orange?
Marissa
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you so much! You guys are awesome. Where are your favorite places to shop for accessories for the house? Any ideas on what I should put on the coffee table?
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A Crew of Two
12 years ago
I would bring in some warm, soft tones...the room seems very serene to me. Add baskets, metals for texture. I would not add another color. For the windows, maybe these pintuck drapes?
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User
12 years ago
Lovely things you have chosen A crew for two! They would really ad warmth to the room :)
User
12 years ago
Sorry A crew of two.
tkilgore
11 years ago
I like the blue. I have a similar sectional with ottoman. I went with a smaller oval glass table, as it fit the space better.
Sheila
11 years ago
Add white drapes, update pillows to bold colours like white and navy blue. The picture is the wrong scale- should be larger. The frame doesn't work with the rest of the space.
Sheila
11 years ago
Add a lamp to the side table.
User
11 years ago
Try some bright metal accents. Brass bowls, trays and candlesticks will add color and sparkle and is a classic with blues.