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last year

Hi! I just moved into a new apartment and I’m having a hard time knowing what colors I should use for new furniture/decor. The cabinets are a dark brown, my floors are a carmel oak, and my walls are all white. I’m hoping to have some colors that are analogous to these but all I can come up with is sage green?? What do you guys think? Any advice would be so helpful!

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    Are you keeping any of your current furniture? If so, please show photos.

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    Sorry for the mess we just moved! So we’re absolutely keeping the couch, coffee table and barstools. I feel like the side table isn’t grouped well with this furniture so not against getting rid of that. And then we’re keeping the tv and stand as well. I definitely plan on adding a rug btw.

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    I agree grey wasn’t on my list. I was thinking of having some sage green throw pillows maybe. Thanks for the help!

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    IMO clean up the mess then take pics of the whole room.Right now i think it is hard to advise about anything . I would start by getting a pice of art you love on taht empty wall then use colors from it for accenta and when you can get a sofa that can actually fit in the space a dn not a sectional. Rhe coffee is useless for that soafe . Sorry the furniture does not work n the space

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    Sadly I won’t be able to get rid of the couch or coffee table. If you can let me know why the coffee table doesn’t work for the sofa that’d be great.

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    I think sage green would be very blah on your sofa.

    For me, bits of higher- contrast add interest. I’d the sofa kind of medium brown, mocha, maybe taupe? If you like blue, a medium blue would look good. Or a geometric with Black/ white/ sofa color would tie in walls & barstools & black electronics. Or a deeper green, especially if you will have any live green plants. Or medium- deep plum.

    Instead of just imagining, see if you have some clothing or linens in different colors you could drape on sofa & see. Also can buy a few very returnable pillows to try out. But avoid filling sofa up with lots of pillows! But, a pillow that looks great can also suggest which direction to go, in some accessories. Pillows aren’t usually essential, so you could also shop for art that you love ( can be inexpensive prints), & then pick up on that.
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    Thank you so much that was so helpful!

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    Sorry, I wrote my reply before you posted that you were keeping your current furniture. I thought you were replacing the couch, so I agree that sage wouldn't be a great choice to go with what you have. Mixed with other complementary colors, it could. Please don't invite Patricia over because she hates sectionals, lol. I think they are great in lots of spaces and families.

    Here are some ideas for colors. Even a green one!














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    Thanks for photos and info. It takes a while to unpack and settle into a new place.

    The coffee table is fine with the sofa and looks new. Is there a coordinating side table in the same line that is still available? If not, you could look at painted white wood side tables that are similar in style. A pair of narrow or extra skinny side tables might be the best fit. Add table lamps and a colorful rug.

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    Thank you Olychick I agree with you on the sectional invite haha. The sectional seems like a lot in this angle but there’s a lot of space for the bar stools on the other end so I think it’s pretty spacious. I love the carpets you sent this will definitely expand my ideas on what colors I can use!

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    @apple_pie_order yes the coffee table is very new and it can turn into a table as well so we can play games on it when guests come over! I agree with the side table I think it should match better with the tv stand and coffee so I’ll keep that in mind :) and yes table lamps will be coming in the near future.

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    The coffee table is too high for me . And it doesn't give you the added comfort benefits of a large ottoman. Leather would work also as a table, but the cost is a consideration. I'd look on Marketplace and CL and maybe modify something. Way overpriced new.

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    It’s the lighting for sure. My walls are white and the tv stand is like a light oak.

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    You might find this 60 30 10 tip helpful. In short, make sure you only have one accent colour, and repeat it throughout the room until it's 10%. I think your neutrals take care of the 60% and 30%. Do you have any wall art that you're planning to use?

    Green is always a nice accent if you have a green thumb, or if you have enough light for plants that are easy care.

    https://www.thespruce.com/timeless-color-rule-797859

  • last year

    Yes I plan on putting up some records as well as plants!

  • PRO
    last year

    Here is a visual of some ideas...



  • last year

    "White" is not really a paint color. " Warm white hues have undertones of red, orange, and yellow, resulting in a soft glow and welcoming vibe. Cool whites have hints of green, blue, and violet, resulting in crisp, clean and fresh spaces. "


    The Ultimate Guide to White & Off-White Paint Colors | Benjamin Moore

  • PRO
    last year

    If this is an emergency, hang up and dial 911. Otherwise, hire a designer to help you sort things out. Because none of this is life and death.

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    Not everyone has the $ for a designer and as we often see on these boards, hiring a designer is absolutely no guarantee of a successful outcome.