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Need help with accent color!

13 years ago
I just bought this sofa and love seat. I am thinking of buying white furniture and have silver accents but not sure of what color to use as an accent pop of color. Was thinking several different colors like purple, pale pink, chartreuse, yellow and coral. Help please!! I am open to an suggestions not sure on how to really decorate the living room.

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  • 13 years ago
    I would probably go with just one accent colour, most likely yellow or coral.
  • 13 years ago
    any of the colors you mentioned would work. look for pillows in the accent color that also have some gray to tie it to the sofa. homegoods and tj maxx usually have a good selection. bring a few home to try, return the ones that don't work.
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you for your suggestions everyone ! I appreciate it
  • 13 years ago
    I think pale blue goes so well with grey, especially if it has a hint of gray to the shade. You seem to be leaning towards more feminine colors though so I would suggest a lavender shade. As long as you don't go too dark with the paint you will be fine as the sofa is not hard to match.
  • 13 years ago
    Shaniquajones yes I did want a more feminine color but the pale blue is a good idea thank you!
  • 13 years ago
    I think purple could be a neat accent color.. You can mix in some darker purples for the colder months and light purples for spring/summer. Plus it's easy to find fresh flowers to put on the coffee table in a purple hue!
  • 13 years ago
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    orange!!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    This and paint your walls the color of the sofas.
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  • 13 years ago
    I would not paint your walls the same color as your sofas, it will just disappear. Add some lively colors with solids and prints;)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    You could paint the walls the same gray as your sofa if you like walking into a cave. That would be some dark room, particularly because you don't mention that you have windows!!
    Gray and blues, soft yellows, pinks and greens, all classic. Gray is a neutral so you can choose any color you like and it will look great! Are you drawn to any of the colors you mentioned? What colors have you used in adjacent rooms?
    If you post more pictures we can offer a bit more direction.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Buy a very large painting with bright colors for over the couch. then pick one color out ...say turq or chartreuse and buy a piece of sculpture or an object in that color
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Sounds like all of those colors are some favorites. I would integrate some if not all, depending on what items you will use them. Some items will be larger, so pick your favorite ones for the larger items. Smaller items can have some of the other colors. All those colors will work with the sofa. I think I would paint a soft buttery cream yellow on the walls. It would be a great backing for the sofa and works well with all the other color accents.
  • 13 years ago
    I'm actually not quite sure what my living room will look like I am moving into a new apartment and haven't seen the layout. I just wanted to start brainstorming on what I could do with the living room decorating. I really appreciate all of your comments. I was leanin more towards purples and pinks but wasn't quite sure.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Purples and pinks with the gray will look great. Very chic. The sofa against a lighter wall and use the purple as accents with small pops of pink. Let us know if you need help finding items, rugs, lamps, etc. We're great bargain hunters!
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  • 13 years ago
    Maguire thank you I appreciate it I loved the pictures you attached as well!
  • 13 years ago
    How about Tiffany blue?
  • 13 years ago
    Vc1234 yeah that is really nice! That's another beautiful color I will consider thank you!
  • 13 years ago
    I am loving peacock blue with grey! So classy!
  • 13 years ago
    Vkilpatrick I didn't even think about that color I like that idea a lot and would be awesome to incorporate it since my wedding was peacock theme it would be cute and a little reminder for me of my wedding thanks for the idea!
  • 13 years ago
    Pick one accent colo. Yellow lime green, turquoise all work.
  • 13 years ago
    I love the idea of peacock with this dark grey, replace a pillow or 2 from your pic with ones that have small peacock color detail to tie the accent furniture together. Also - where did you buy this amazing couch? I love it!
  • 13 years ago
    Awe! So sweet about your wedding!
    Don't know if you sew, but fabric.com is an awesome place to order fabric. Love this one.
    https://www.fabric.com/buy/0276379/p-kaufmann-ladbroke-circles-peacock
  • 13 years ago
    hey, why not a wall of tiles to create interest? figure out a budget, have an area with tile and then match the beautiful simple sofa with white wood flooring:) it will be pretty and elegant!
  • 13 years ago
    Nkp3 thank you!! I got it at Ashley's furniture store
  • 13 years ago
    Lauren beyda that sounds beautiful but I'm actually moving into an apartment so I didn't want to spend to much on paint or anything because it's for a short time but I definitely love that idea
  • 13 years ago
    Vkilpatrick I actually don't know how to see but was thinking of taking a class thanx fort he info!