Need help with paint ideas for living room!
lida_rose
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
We recently moved and have blindingly white walls. I just found out from our landlord we can have them painted if it is a color that is "easy to paint over back to the original neutral color." I would really like to paint the living room walls (shown in picture). The adjacent dining room (in other picture) I'm happier with so far than the living room, which looks too modern -- I like a more eclectic mix so something that helps keep it more classic would be great. Any suggestions are welcome! (I'm new to this, but it looks like the dining room posted first - the room I'm interested in painting first is the living room in the second photo).
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charleee
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Please help with tips and ideas to create some character to my living room!?
Comments (10)HI -- I like the red wall but I think the whole room in that would be too much. So right now you need to cut down the contrast of the red wall . Paint a light cream tan on the other walls and also on the ceiling but leave the crown the same color. This will tone down the red and accent the crown molding. You could also use a blueish grey in the same way. Or you could also use a grey with a hint of lavender . Get some color sample cards or pots (benjamin moore paints). Get an idea of the color before you paint the whole area....See MoreNeed help with design ideas for my living/dining room
Comments (16)Have you thought of rearranging the furniture so the tv isn't the focal point? Furniture against walls can make a room appear smaller. If the budget permits I would add a coffee table to bring furniture into the middle of the room. I would also add a mirror to the dining area to bounce light and maybe install a low hanging pendant light over the table. I would also choose a neutral coloured rug as using a single colour for an item becomes the focal point. Grey is a good modern neutral for walls. If you want to use paper on a smaller wall choose a small pattern that won't date unless you don't mind repapering to keep it up to date. There are some really fantastic papers around at the moment such as chinoiserie, bold contemporary and typography but it depends on your preferred style? Maybe use plain (not patterned as this may date or your taste will change) velvet or silk curtains to soften the room. Use different colours and textures for the accessories to avoid block colours as per comment above. Pattern/interest can also be added in the form of wall art....See Moreneed ideas for living room
Comments (1)A few ideas for the leather sofa: Soft Modular by Vitra: http://www.couchpotatocompany.com/collections/corner-modular-sofas/products/soft-modular-2-seater Suita sofa by Vitra: http://www.couchpotatocompany.com/products/suita-sofa-pointed-cushion-two-seater-open Barber Osgerby sofa by Knoll: http://www.couchpotatocompany.com/collections/fixed-size-sofas/products/barber-osgerby-2-seat-sofa Alphabet by Fritz Hansen (this is a modular sofa that can be configured in many different ways): http://www.couchpotatocompany.com/products/alphabet-sofa-three-seat-pl300...See MoreNeed help for living room ideas
Comments (4)Hi Nilam, Congratulations on your new home! Your sofas look great- they’ll work really well against the warm tones in your floorboards. As you’ve got a lot of warm browns within the space, opting for a cool grey colour scheme could be too much of a contrast for your room. However, choosing a wallpaper that pairs cool greys with warmer tones can be a great way to tie the two pallets together. One of our favourites is this beautiful grey and yellow floral wallpaper by Black Edition. This offers the grey palette that you hoped for, and the yellow flowers will work beautifully with the wooden tones already in your lounge. http://goo.gl/BBHG4F For the remaining walls, we would suggest continuing the grey tones from the wallpaper with Dulux Mineral Haze 2. If you’ve got a busy household with little ones using the space, we would suggest using an Endurance+ Matt finish on the walls. This is 20x tougher than standard matt and fully wipeable and its special formula has been designed to stand up against heavy wear. To complete the look, carry the yellow from your wallpaper throughout the rest of your space through cushions and accessories. Alternatively, if flowers aren’t your thing, this geometric wallpaper by Osbourne and Little is also a great option for your space. Introducing flashes of warm golds against cool neutrals is a really easy way to tie the two palettes together. http://goo.gl/ssY0ts For the remaining walls, Dulux Grey Steel 3 would pick up on the cooler tones within your wallpaper. As before, we would suggest using an Endurance+ Matt finish for busy areas to keep your walls looking great for longer. Finally opt for sophisticated grey accessories and silver fittings to complete the look. For both palettes, we would recommend getting tester post of the suggested colours and samples of the wallpaper, to see how they will appear in your home and under different lighting. We hope you have fun decorating and we’d love to see your new room once you’ve completed it, so please send us some photos! All the Best, Sarah-Jayne Dulux Colour & Design Expert www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk...See More
janishill
11 years ago
Natalie
11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoLove this color for your room and looks great with yellow! Nice and calming---landlord may like it so much, no need to repaint after lease is up... :)
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