Are you looking for a light color? If you're willing to go dark, what about Hanson or Missionary?

Pink beige and Orange beige? Hadn't thought of that. How do I go matching to both?

I'm not sure on dark vs light... we want the room to be fresh and airy, really take advantage of all the natural light coming in. At the same time... I fear ending up with everything all white and cookie cutter.

Which hanson? The blue one or the goldish one?

I was also thinking the missionary in the gray color.

Didn't see your post until after I posted. I'd probably go with a darker gray if there's one available. The dark blue will would probably work as well.

I think you can do either blue or goldish Hanson. But I might like The grayish Missionary best.

I really like Colefax if you don't mind a stripe.

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately Missionary just won't work because it has only a 9000 double rub durability rating (if you go to the details tab). Most of those fabrics are 30000 double rub. Also, I don't think stripes are an option for us. Is the preference for darker because a light color won't go well in this space, or just for more contrast? I was originally thinking Malibu Canyon in the sand color... but now worry that it would be too beige all over.

From the picture, it looks peachy, then beigie then goldie...it's amazing how the light affects the different walls.

Hi Ick --

I really think you're going to have to get some of the colors you're drawn to and see how they look in your place. Looks like they require a minimum 1 yard order (no free swatches)?

Since you're ordering fabric, I take it you're recovering existing pieces? Do you have any photos (or "like this" links)?

Depending on the size of your furniture, you may have to be extra-careful about what you pick since you want to keep the vibe light and airy.

I think a beige gray would help tone down the other undertones and would provide a nice contrast to an already bright room. Just my two cents.

You've got a big, bright open space. I don't think a couple of upholstered pieces are going to make the room dark, I also think that more beige would be beige overload. You've got such an expanse of beigy stone on the floor and counters. You could use a little contrast.

Hmm... that is a cogent point. If I go with a beige color like sand, it is all going to look the same. What about a light cream/off white color? Or is a darker grey or slightly bolder color like Hanson going to go better with the space?

Also, these are brand new items. We still can't decide between a sectional (w/ 3 seats on either side facing windows) or two sofas. I think sofas will preserve and flow, where as you have to walk around a sectional. But SO prefers the look of a sectional. We decided on revolution fabrics because we wanted performance fabrics, but research into Crypton and Sunbrella came up with PFC chemicals I don't really want on my skin everyday.

Also, I should mention that we plan on replacing the floor in about 5 years time with a natural wood colored cork floor. But I'm not too worried about that since I think those floors will go with everything.

a) yellow beige. i see a hint of gold as well

b) you can be much more free with fabrics and soft furnishings in general, than with hard finishes. hard finishes are different. somehow. i lack knowledge or words or both to explain it.

but i think -big expanses of fabric, almost everything will work as long as it's muted some. small accents-everything might work.

if you pick a color rather than a neutral-you're safer, paradoxically. color is color. it handles a lot of backgrounds. think a flower. great in desert, great in forest, great on snow, great on a pond's surface.

neutrals are trickier, in this regard.

it's a handsome space.

Do you plan to paint, get rugs, hang art on the walls? I Imagine you plan to add some color either thru accessories or art. What colors do you like? I can't imagine everything you decorate with will be some form of beige.