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naudibis

Help living room

13 years ago
Please help with color recommendations, I just updated the curtains and need to make some changes the color I think are outdated in regards to modern style also empty spaces! All comments will be great fully appreciated!
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I love your curtains! Great choice. I think your wall is looking a bit too pink. I'm going to suggest Benjamin Moore SILVER SPRING 2120-50 because it appears to be slightly darker than the background in your drapes. Instead of making your french door wall an accent colour, I'd rather see you paint the tv wall SILVER STREAK 2119-40. It will minimize the contrast of your black tv equipment with the wall colour.

    I would like to see you get different art over the sofa because it doesn't relate to anything in the room, it's the wrong size and it's also hung too high. I don't want to offend you if you're the artist, but perhaps there's somewhere else in your house you can display this series?

    You could use some lighting in here, maybe a table and lamp to the left of the sectional?

    To really finish off this room, I'd love to see a nice large area rug under your sectional and coffee table, extending into the room. Probably an 8'x10' rug would work well.

    Comments (18)

    • 13 years ago
      last modified: 13 years ago
      Hi---I suggest painting the side walls 1-2 shades darker than your sectional---the wall behind the sectional an additional 2 shades darker and the TV wall a deep saturated color. Pull the sofa far enough from the corner so you could fit an arch floor lamp. Center and lower the art with the sofa. Solid rug with some texture--no need for more pattern as the tile is busy enough. Add a few pillows and/or throw if you want to bring in some pattern. Pics/link for inspiration-colors and such. Good Luck!
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      Portland Pearl District Condo Living Room & Kitchen · More Info
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      Portland Pearl District Condo Living Room & Fireplace with Custom Wall Treatment · More Info
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      http://www.houzz.com/projects/10344/San-Francisco-Urban-Studio

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    • 13 years ago
      Cynthia thank you so much for your advise I really like those colors and I strongly agree about the artwork it doesn't go at all I will definitely take it off until I find something else!
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      I love your curtains! I do feel like the room is a bit cold, so I would suggest a large area rug. Also, add some pillows to add more warmth to the cold sectional. The artwork doesn't match the drapes, so I would look for something with blue/grey tones.
    • 13 years ago
      How about this for an area rug: [houzz=
      Corolla Area Rug · More Info
      ]
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Interesting choice, olldbobbi, but I think it would fight with the colour of the tile. It's similar, yet "off". I think a stronger colour would ground the space, sharpen the look, and distract from the floor tiles more.
    • 13 years ago
      Cynthia, you're right, I was looking more at the drapes. And that's why you are the pro !!! Thanks :))
    • 13 years ago
      Love your sofa but center it on the wall. Cynthia both those rugs are beautiful for the space. I would consider losing the blinds on the window and replace with a roller blind that is semi sheer or just sheer white panels to the floor.
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      I would go with white in your space and maybe an accent wall in black or navy, depending on what color your drapes have, probably more a charcoal grey instead of black if you want an accent. This would highlight art and modern furniture without fighting with the flooring. I like a plainer white rug or with grey tones/stria in it. An arc floor lamp would look great also! All items westelm.com
    • 13 years ago
      Agree wall color is too pink and blinds need to be removed. One large piece of art work behind sofa. Have you tried angling the sofa slightly? Love the idea of a rug. Maybe try adding two chairs with backs facing French doors. Small table in between. I do not mean setting them up against the doors, but pulled in to create a nice seating area with the sofa. Good luck. It is a nice room.
    • 13 years ago
      Like the suggestions with GREY. Painting the walls great tones with a nice large dark grey rug would tie everything together with an Über modern feel.
    • 13 years ago
      I gather a little bit of all of ur ideas! Thanks a lot just wanted to shared the after ;)
    • 13 years ago
      nice. Love the modern vibe. Walls could be darker grey and look outstanding
    • 13 years ago
      very nice. Love the art.
    • 13 years ago
      Cool Beans! and Great job!
    • 13 years ago
      Very nice! The art is great and adds enough contrast to the sofa---otherwise, yes you could have painted the wall darker. THrilled you chose a solid rug---no more pattern needed in this space. Happy for You... CHeerS!
    • 13 years ago
      Here are some beautiful neutral tone furniture settings from Andalucia by Design. The color palettes might be some fresh ideas for you to consider.
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Hi Naudibis, thank you for sharing your after! The room looks nice!

      I do wonder if a slimmer or slightly smaller art piece would work better over your sofa. Art usually needs some empty space around it to enjoy it. Our prints can be ordered in any size to fit your space perfectly so, I thought, I would suggest a few... Raisa
      Island, by Ben & Raisa Gertsberg, fine art print · More Info

      Stormy Lagune - Blue Seascape, by Ben & Raisa Gertsberg, fine art print · More Info

      Winter In The Mountains, by Ben and Raisa Gertsberg, fine art print · More Info

      Peaceful Waves by Ben and Raisa Gertsberg - modern art, canvas art, art print · More Info

      Blue Cityscape, by Ben and Raisa Gertsberg, fine art print · More Info
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