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how to brighten this living room

6 years ago

I have a dilemma. My tv stand looks too dark in my living room and somehow doesn’t match the rest of the decor. My couch is a light gray with teal and dark gray pillows. I need suggestion of how to make this tv stand look less dark in the room. Which accessories can i play with?
I also feel that the blue in the tv stand doesn’t go with the teal.
Any suggestions?

Comments (31)

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    ? Why the plastic on the chair and not sure what to make of tv console. Need better pictures.

  • 6 years ago

    I just received the chair from the store. I have not moved yet to this house. Ill attach additional pictures

  • 6 years ago

    I took some of the plastic wrapping off. The couch color and coordinating pillows can be visible with a bluish wallpaper behind and the armchair and the wall color can also be seen

  • 6 years ago

    I feel like the couch, the wallpaper, and the wall color match. My only pet peeve is the dark blue in the tv console that feels out of place

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I was thinking off adding some blue or yellow cushions to the mix in order to make it more cohesive? Perhaps some wall wart? I am not sure

  • 6 years ago

    I like your couch and chair.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    What accesories do you recommend me to place on the tv console to make it more bright? Maybe some books to add some color? A white vase? Some gold accents? I am not sure what to do with it. The blue panels were supposed to be white but they got the colors mixed up while painting and it turned out like this

  • 6 years ago

    So can you paint the blue panels? I like the rest of your combo.

    F K thanked lizziesma
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Husband does not want to paint the blue panels, because he has changed so many things in this house and he got tired lol. I was just wondering if I got a rug that has some teal and blue in it for the center of the room, or some blue accent pillows.. will they look mismatched with the rest of the decoration?

  • 6 years ago

    ...then could you just repaint the blue panels grey?

  • 6 years ago

    I was thinking of repainting them grey or white. Hoping to convince my husband :)

  • 6 years ago

    Find or create abstract wall art that has your colors: gray, teal, blue, cream, silver?


    Add blue to the seating area - Add blue cording or tassel to a pillow?

  • 6 years ago

    I was thinking of doing that! But what kind of decorating elements would you include in the tv stand to make the blue less prominent? silver or gold?

  • 6 years ago

    To my eyes... I don't t see blue, but charcoal instead. Perhaps it is my monitor. Idk.

    id use a few mirror framed picture frames, 5x7 , which gives you light reflecting sparkle. It personalizes the space more than random store-bought objects . Use white in the dark cubbies too- Real white coral or other interesting sculpture found objects

    What is the coffee table? A warm wood? Add a large metal tray on top - brass could work

    Mix the metals if you like

    F K thanked My House
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Thanks A lot! I loved the mirror framed pictures idea. Yes, it is not technically blue, it is more like a mix between navy and charcoal. I wish I could describe the color. The color intended was supposed to be a dark green to go along the rest of the decor, but I have no idea why the person ended up painting it like this.

  • 6 years ago

    I have not gotten the coffee table yet. Was also confused at which one to choose. Maybe white marble top? and then adding a large metal tray on top

  • 6 years ago


    this would work nicely if you wanted to accent w/gold pillows or throws. if you want to stay w/the silvers, then do a silver base. marble top would be fine.





  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Paint the chair legs black…same as the panels.


    Consider this rug from Pottery Barn which hints, not screams, at the creams, teal and black.


  • 6 years ago

    Thank you all for the amazing suggestions and ideas! You have been so helpful.

  • 6 years ago

    I think Beth H. hit the nail on the head with her suggestions. I like the tv console and Beth's suggestions tie everything together while brightening the room. Would love to see your finished living room.

    F K thanked Karen
  • 6 years ago

    Yes! I thought it was impossible to make it work, but the suggestions are outstanding. I do not have curtains yet. What color should I go for?

  • 6 years ago

    Post pics of the entire room to show where everything is located. Also, what direction does the room face? Just guessing, but your husband seems to like clean/modern lines? You may want to skip curtains altogether and have simple blinds or shades.

  • 6 years ago

    curtains? where? you haven't even shown an entire pic of the room.


    don't worry about curtains until you get everything else dialed in.


    you could always do some simple blinds, shades, cellulars, woven woods (they come in grays) etc.

  • 6 years ago

    Yes, we both like simple things and modern clean lines. I was thinking about blinds because the window is directly over the couch. I apologize i have not been able to post the entire room, but we have just received the furniture and everything is a mess right now. But i saw the tv console and felt overwhelmed so decided to try to sort out thar first. I really appreciate all the input.

  • 6 years ago

    Living room update: this is what i have so far. We purchased a rug, placed blinds, added some pillows and some decorative accents. Any suggestions are more than welcome. I am still hating the blue panels but hope i can get used to them.

  • 6 years ago

    I like the blue/grey, and think it adds interest. Just for fun I made 2 alternatives, one with all white and one with grey and white. Comparing all 3, I still like the blue.




    F K thanked leighanngilson
  • 6 years ago

    oh love this! now that i see the alternatives i have to agree that the blue does add interest to the room!

  • 6 years ago

    i followed the advice of incorporating blue cushions on the couch, a rug with blue accent, we kept the blinds pretty neutral with a little bit of teal. I liked the end result of this side of the room. I still have left how to decorate around the tv panel. I don't want to add too much to it to avoid it looking cluttered or too busy.

  • 6 years ago

    I was thinking of adding some wall decoration over the couch or on the wall adjacent to the tv console. Something like this.

  • 6 years ago

    Or like this