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Decorating with dark colors.

7 years ago

Hi,

I went out to buy sage colored paint. But for some reason they couldn't get it right, so this is what I have. It pretty in person. Kind of greenish black...lol Now that my money has been spent. Are there any ideas anyone can share to help with decorating? The beige walls are before and the green is after. I'm regretting the after just a little looking back.




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  • 7 years ago

    I would re-center the sofa on that wall between the vertical strips and do the same with the mirror; they are a little off. Remove the two little matching sconces. With the two floor lamps, you don't need end tables and yours are too low anyway. Consider selling the 3-piece table set and picking up a nice second hand coffee table instead. Your rug is a little small, but try to pull it under the front 1/3 of the seats (all the way under the chaise portion.) If that eats it al up, you need to be on the lookout for a new one in a brighter color to offset the dark wall. It looks like your two lamp shades are similar but not the same. When you can afford to match them, do so. I think they can be a bit taller too. If those are artificial plants, just eliminate them entirely

  • 7 years ago

    Is this the family parlor to watch tv or the formal? I’m thinking wallpaper for the other walls or decorative diamond mirrors. Lighter pillows and rug plus chandelier

    Nakia Muhammad thanked User
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    I think dark walls work best when there are contrasting colors in artwork. Right now I dont see any artwork in your space. I would remove everything off that wall and add a large piece behind the sofa and a light colored throw blanket.

    I agree with the above, remove the fake flowers and get a bigger rug.


    I love dark painted walls.

    Nakia Muhammad thanked ilikefriday
  • 7 years ago

    Yes something different. Actually the rug is very large. It covers most of the area. I just couldn't get it all in the picture.

  • 7 years ago

    @decoenthusiaste The lamp shades are the same. My rug is big. I just couldn't get it all in the picture. Maybe I have it turned the wrong way? @Claire Larece its my living room. Yes tv is watched here. Thank you all for your comments. I have learned a lot.

  • 7 years ago

    Turn the rug back to how it was. Put all sofa front legs on it. A large artwork would look better over a centered sofa. Remove the sconces. Then re-paint the wall if it still doesn't work for you.

    Nakia Muhammad thanked hollybar
  • 7 years ago

    What color is your sofa and do you know the color of your paint? Another, the size of your room and sectional?

  • 7 years ago

    The color of my sofa is chocolate brown. The paint is swamp or sage green. I don't know the size of my room.

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    You got some great advice. Post pictures as you start to make changes, we love watching the progress.

  • 7 years ago

    If budget is an issue, a painting similar to what ilikefriday posted is possible with a big enough canvas that can be found at an art supply store or even a thrift shop, and then use latex paints to mix your colors and make your own custom art. I like that it has a lot of white in it, which gives contrast. I've been meaning to try a project like this myself....

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    7 years ago

    I do like the green walls it made it brighter.