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Need suggestions for accent colors

6 years ago

I have finally put down my new rugs and they are colorful! I am trying to blend a traditional style with some transitional touches.
I will eventually replace the lamps and later on the end tables.
I really like my paisley tall chair, and I have 2 matching pillows which I could put on the couch. I’d like to use navy blue as an accent. There is a navy leather chair in the room and the rug has navy in it.
Any ideas? Maybe the paisley fabric just doesn’t work? I’m wide open for advice.

Comments (22)

  • 6 years ago

    Oops,didn’t mean for this to be in a poll. Just want your opinions. Thanks in advance.

  • 6 years ago

    It all goes well together, you have a great eye for design!

  • 6 years ago

    having a hard time seeing the room as a whole... is it possible to take more pics to better understand how it all works together... need a pic of the entire room. thanks

  • 6 years ago

    I kind of had a feeling that the paisley chair isn’t quite right. I would consider having it reupholstered in a solid color. Here is another view of the room :

  • 6 years ago

    IMO, the paisley chair definitely works. Just don't add any more pattern.

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    6 years ago

    As for me, too many colors are in room.

  • 6 years ago

    I think the room is very lovely. the rugs are great and love the corduroy couch. are you up for new accessories, furniture, paint, art? can you show the blue leather chair? I think a new coffee table, new side tables and lamps could make a difference and maybe just rearranging the room some may make it feel new.

  • 6 years ago

    I noticed that you have a blue chinoiserie ginger jar in the room. why not make a statement with multiple ginger jars, perhaps putting a bunch of them in the cabinet where it looks like you have a bunch of different smaller objects. its hard to see what you have in the cabinet. or, put a bunch on top of the cabinet.... and then maybe a couple chinoiserie lamps on the other side of the room to balance the look... a couple inspiration pics

    https://pin.it/h3panotzghbwko

    https://pin.it/x7l4hhqu4bkgpc

    https://pin.it/m5pftxpr53fjao

  • 6 years ago

    Love the blue and white ginger jars.I am now rethinking my entire living room. Thank you

  • 6 years ago

    sorry, just saw this and had to send...

    https://pin.it/lyqqtgbx3lupfv

  • 6 years ago

    I actually like the paisley chair where it is, with the grey armchairs. I don't really care for the color of the sofa, though. I'd probably use greys, reds and blues in that space (which might require some repainting/reupholstering) .

  • 6 years ago

    I have to work around the sofa, it was a big investment and very comfortable.
    Oh, and the chairs photograph as grey but they are actually a dark oatmeal.

  • 6 years ago

    personally, I think its more about creating vignettes and styling vs completely redoing... maybe getting a few new pieces like lamps and accessories and mixing in a new coffee table or side table to combine the traditional with more modern pieces.

  • 6 years ago

    In that case, Id probably put the paisley chair somewhere else (I love it, so Id find another spot for it rather than reupholster it!) and then go for blue as the main accent color.

  • 6 years ago

    Blue sounds good.

  • 6 years ago

    can you show the wall across from the sofa, does it have a fireplace?

  • 6 years ago

    The sofa is left of the fireplace. Entrance to the dining room is opposite the sofa

  • 6 years ago

    thanks. I think you have opportunity to make some of the areas more purposeful and stylish. similar to your hutch, the bookcases could use some styling... you have a lot of small things in them and because of that it makes it cluttered. if you have books, I would style them with old hardback books and a few accessories like a couple pictures and maybe a few pieces of pottery.

  • 6 years ago

    I know. It’s a hodgepodge right now. I have been so focused on the new rugs and I will get on it after I have completed the room.

  • 6 years ago

    not sure if you will be into this one, but if you like the blue ginger jars, I think leopard print pillows would add some fun to your room and love how they look with the ginger jars....

    https://pin.it/ywqrqeabzkfezq

  • 6 years ago

    My room already has so much going on! But thank you, you have been so helpful.