Help with colour and cushions.....
Helen
9 years ago
I have recently had this wallpaper put up and I am waiting for a oak wooden floor to be fitted. But I just can't find any nice cushions. I was thinking purple, Aubergine etc....
I really need to add some colour. Any ideas please help?
I really need to add some colour. Any ideas please help?
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Helen
9 years agotavolla
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Comments (12)First of all, you aren't clueless :) I would follow your gut and turn the couch to face the fireplace, put the TV on the oak box near the window, the armchair and side table over near the built in dresser, and the red cabinet between the two windows where the armchair was. I like both your pieces of art on the other side of the room. If the red cabinet is between the two windows, you might want to switch the vertical piece with the one that is on the wall above the dining table - just see how it looks. Actually, I think the bird painting could look really good above the fireplace - it will add visual height (as jonathan suggested) and brings some red to that side of the room and it has bits of black and charcoal to tie in the fireplace and the couch...... If you have the TV to the left of the fireplace, I'd move the map (I like it for personal reasons :). Anyway, you really want a mirror up there.... it's a bit tricky because the fireplace is off set. Something this shape would be fab because most other items in there are really angular, but this one is too big and the price is crazy: Otherwise maybe a couple of small mirrors that you can also off set and put in a group, which would also add height: I'd do three or five of different sizes and shapes. I actually like the rug size and colour - it ties in with the blinds and the taupe in two pieces of your art and has good texture. Add a few more cushions to the couch and armchair in a couple of different fabrics. Maybe some of these:...See MoreNeed help buying cushions
Comments (2)Yes use the colours in the picture and you can't go far wrong! Maybe use the grey and the acid green as the background colours, but don't be afraid to throw a few others in as long as they are in the picture. Don't be worried about exact shades as long as you get the general idea....See MoreHelp with cushions and furnishings
Comments (14)Thanks again for all your comments and advice. Laura, I bought my sofas from a local upholstery company and they kindly made my matching window seat cushions too, although he semi -retired now and not something he generally offers so I was truly grateful. If you're after something similar I would suggest asking around locally for an upholsterer and I'm sure they could help you. I printed a picture of what I was after and he went from there. Good luck....See MoreHelp required with cushions
Comments (32)I agree with the mute rug as too much pattern will look busy. I would go for plain navy blue and muted gold cushions. Plain cushions tend to cost less and cheaper ones can easily be found online. With the Amatista Rug or navy blue suggested by Celery girl - BTW your advice on rug size/placement is SPOT ON! I'm constantly telling my clients this, it makes such a huge impact to the space and is more comfortable also. Wayfair also has great deals and sale items by the way. You can get great cheaper options on eBay - your paying for the brand with places like wayfair, made, heels etc....See Moretavolla
9 years agominnie101
9 years agoHelen
9 years agominnie101
9 years agoI'm not sure if you're after plain or patterned or what your taste is. Laura Ashley do cushions in grape and amethyst velvet. You can normally get a variety of LA cushions on ebay. H&M have got both plain purple and yellow velvet cushions. They also have a new circular jacquard weave in yellow but I can't get an image of it. The 1st pic is from Dunelm Mill, you could team this with something bright to lift it. The 2nd is By Scion at John Lewis. The last is from Maison Privee, as I saw your dog on the sofa! Designers Guild always have great cushions but they are not cheap!
Helen
9 years agoMini101 thanks for your help. I have seen a few on dunelm. I didn't know they done so many cushions. I like these what do you think. I also have 3 30x50 gold coloured velvet cushion that I have bought that I am planning on using.
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