Designing around a rug... what colors would you pull?

12 years ago

Found this rug that I love (below is the link) for a family room that is in an open design with the kitchen. Now , I am trying to figure out which colors to pull out for walls and window coverings (preferably drapes). Will likely go with a leather sofa in a brown shade, I love bold colors but fearful of the room becoming too dark. The space is not finished yet (so I haven't unrolled it for the room). Any thoughts appreciated! :)

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Maggie Bohlman

12 years ago

I have his rug! It is being used in a home office which is a shared office for a small non Profit so the room,is very, shall we say functional....the walls are an apple green and it actually works well. However, if I was designing from the ground up and in a more fun space I would really pull out the sky blue that is in the rug. Such a light bright color, would be good for a wall or walls or accents (pillows, throws, etc). Hope that helps some

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Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
12 years ago
Love the rug - great choice! What colour is your kitchen (walls and cabinets)? That will affect what you do in the adjacent family room.
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R J
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12 years ago
The walls are currently divine white (Sherwin Williams) with white trim, but the whole house is this currently... Appreciate any advice.
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soupson
12 years ago
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I can see your concern about getting too dark. What about making the couch something like the beige color of the border?
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R J
Original Author
12 years ago
Main reason for leather furniture is small children at home and their uncanny ability to find sharpies and ink pens...
studio10001
12 years ago
Light blue, raspberry, or sage green will all lighten and brighten, and pull colours from both rooms.
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User
12 years ago
How about something like this for the walls? A nice neutral tan/ beige for the drapes. Beautiful rug. Lots of options.
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Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
12 years ago
I could see something like Benjamin Moore Cornsilk 198 on the walls in both kitchen and family room. Then I would look for moss/olive green draperies to tie in with the counters and the rug. Would be cheerful but still very sophisticated.
Maureen
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
My vote would be for a mocha or light grey/blue and add your pops of color in the accessories, pillows, art. Accents could be in combinations of hot pink, rich blues and deeper oranges.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
12 years ago
I would go a light sage green that appears to be in the rug with what you have and are planning on.
R J
Original Author
12 years ago
thanks for all of the tips. I think I'll be some paint samples and see how they look.
R J
Original Author
12 years ago
Would love to see a picture if you have one and it is no inconvenience. :)
User
12 years ago
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I'm not a fan of accent walls, but this photo reminded me of your rug ( they say the color is Glidden Pro Deep Ochre). I'd be afraid of any muddy or grayed down color. I'm in favor of white walls for this rug, maybe an accent wall, and colors in accesories. SW Dover White is a crisp but warm white. Have fun with your new house.

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Maggie Bohlman
12 years ago
Here is the room as we were setting up last week, I just love the blue in the carpet
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User
12 years ago
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Hi again, on another boring note, I'm attaching a link for an ideabook on using Beige. It might have some ideas. I can see a clean beige setting off the rug really well and still being useable in your kitchen.
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/color-guide-how-to-work-with-beige-stsetivw-vs~4670288
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R J
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for all of the comments. Love all the pictures! I think it will all hinge on the amount of light in the area. I like that cornsilk color. My husband wants to paint before we move in, but I'm torn since it seems like spending some time in the space can be helpful to see how things fit and look during different times of the day.
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Charmean Neithart Interiors
12 years ago
I really like the pumpkin color. Consider going big with pumpkin on walls and then play with the turquoise layered in with art and accessories.
studio10001
12 years ago
This is as close as I could get to cornsilk on this program, but it seems a good neutral choice - especially if you must paint before moving!
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