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need help with charcoal sofa

7 years ago
I recently moved into a basement studio. I recently bought a charcoal sofa and wanted to get advice on if I should keep the wall color I already have or if I should change it. I also wanted advice on decorating the space in general (area rug, paintings etc). I hate the tiled floors but I am renting and they can’t be changed.
Originally I thought maybe I should paint the space a lavender color (on the light purplish gray side) and have gold accents (because I just really LOVE gold). The only thing is that the TV is black as well as the TV stand (which my mom ordered for me)
The photos of the living room space is below. The photo with the 2 closets are is the in the living room space as well. I was advised to put the couch near the wall with the closets (with a little space remaining between the closet and couch of course) because I will have to put the TV by the wall with the windows or the small world across from the wall with the closets. I will post some updated photos when I get home.

Comments (22)

  • 7 years ago
    thank you so much for your input. I'm definitely going to have a field day with the gold! Do you think I can pull off the light lavenderish paint for the wall? (I'll insert a photo from pinterest below)
    Also, I'm looking into rugs as I type this... I'm not a fan of these floor tiles at all.
  • 7 years ago
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    And art with your purple, etc... between windows.



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  • 7 years ago
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    Idk why you'd have to paint with a light neutral that blends in - you have plenty of options for purples.



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  • 7 years ago

    Just if it matters: the 3 doors and 2 windows will be an interruption in the purple, even a soft purple - and probably a soft muted best.

    But I think a rug won't cover all the floor's pattern - so I'd try leaving walls as is, and buy some Home Goods pillows / curtains, and experiment.

  • 7 years ago
    thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely be experimenting!
  • 7 years ago

    Idea from the photo of creamy textured rug, and a couple pieces of art. Cool coffee table with wood base to repeat bit of floor tile.

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  • 7 years ago

    I can picture more of blue-green, and add small accent of lilac... like pillow:

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  • 7 years ago

    Your tv and tv stand are black - this photo-idea for you? - with whatever accent color you want....

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  • 7 years ago
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    This for don't they call it boho? -- could be so fresh for the oak [?] doors, and liven up charcoal/ black unit, and good with light beiges.... purple item or two and art.


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  • 7 years ago

    Gold somewhrere in pillow, a lamp....?

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  • 7 years ago
    definitely love the creamy texture rug and art. thank you so much. I really love the pillow ideas
  • PRO
    7 years ago
    I would go Hollywood Regency! I will post some inspiration photos. You can bring in black to moderate the detail in the floor even make it look intensional. Some of the new “blush” with lavender and golds would be stunning! Bbl
  • 7 years ago

    30.75" tall -

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  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Start with your color palette. I have chosen photos with black, white, lavenders, purples, and metallics. I could see a black and white rug under the front legs of your dark gray sofa with gold and glass or acrylic coffee table. Use purples, pinks and blush in art and pillows. Transform this space with clever choices. So fun!!
  • 7 years ago
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    ….oaky doors and patterned floors are enough a background without adding color on walls....

    will "light use" of purple in modern way - be such that black tv/unit and charcoal and shine of metal is MOST of the look....

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    Good point, everdebz (and good to see you back!) i would go for a more chic look in this space. It would help distract from basement location.
  • 7 years ago
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    Oak doors could be a 'stick out'.... that's why I like not an opposite purple [attention getter], but closer on wheel: light red, or medium rosy pink. Reduce contrasts.

    Purple does seem more sophisticated - is the space elegant enough? - not an offending question btw. :)

  • 7 years ago
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    Gold with bit of brown? Partly cause floor details seems brown...



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  • PRO
    7 years ago
    I guess it is a choice for poster what direction she wants to take and we can go from there. There are temporary ways to hide those doors too. Screens or curtains.
  • 7 years ago
    thanks for the input you guys! I truly appreciate it. I'm definitely over painting the walls. I started looking in a few stores on my way home from work for some metallics, black and white patterns and different purples
  • 7 years ago
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    I looked at Flo's photos using a few accessories in soft lilac/purples - nice! - did you like that?.... on dark sofa I'd think pillows could have touches of deeper purple in it - even larger item like warming throw.

    For me much black isn't great - how about small amounts of charcoal and toasty tones from walls, etc. in a patterned fabric, or in art.