I think it is the navy wall that is problematic, but the real issue is the lack of, or very narrow trim throughout. The richer colors call for richness in the trim, IMO.

I'm thinking the same about all navy - I'm worried it might be too dark, but I do have 3 large windows so maybe it won't be that bad.

@er612 - I actually already have blue curtains on those walls :)

I'm debating on the following:

- paint all the walls the blue color

- swap out the curtains with white/light grey curtains

- remove red pillow and add in more beige/grey/white/neutral pillows

Now just trying to think of what to do for artwork..

I think the problem may be that the new color is dark and sucks the life out of the room, especially at night. The previous color was pale and the room looked light. I'm tired of gray, too. Maybe you should try a light taupe-beige color. I have used Cameo by DunnEdwards in Los Angeles for years.. It is a pale creamy barely-golden off-white which goes with everything: all woods, red brick, Oriental rugs, blues and reds. Very versatile.

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although i love your pinterest board, i adore blue, especially dark blue. i think you have confused dark and cozy. everything there points to blue and dark gray being what you truly want. i would paint the whole room dark blue. make the space brighter with the use of metals and perhaps some brights in pillows. or embrace the darkness.

also, i think your white curtains or sheers are a great idea, white or mainly light pillows on a darkish couch just look like big white holes. they need to be more patterned, darker or brighter to work well.

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I would get rid of the navy wall. I think it is way too dark with your existing furniture. I would also nix the blue curtains and opt for something in a neutral (off white or light grey). If you like, you can also do neutral pillows and add a hint of blue on the grey couch. Replace the existing art with something with a hint of blue in it to tie in with the blue pillow that you will have on the couch. I would also hang the curtains a little bit higher.

The blue wall doesn't work with your gray and black furniture, and the taupe you chose is too dark. I can see why you were going for taupe, with the tan carpet, but you also have to work with the gray and black furniture. I would paint all the walls a light color, between a tan and gray, like BM Revere Pewter. Then add in some natural textures and colors to soften the room. Right now, almost all of your furniture is dark and squared with hard edges. Use taupe linen drapes on the windows. Add a live plant. Replace your mirror squares with a large round one. Add some fluffy pillows.

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The blue is much nicer than the taupe.

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