Colour scheme/soft furnishings!
jeniminx
8 years ago
I'm currently in the midst of decorating our lounge. When finished it will be white with dark grey (f&b down pipe) on the fireplace wall. I've got white shutters in the bay window. I'd like to add a signature colour and have fallen in love with mustard but am struggling I co-ordinate the cushions/throws so I'd really appreciate any advice please (I'm not very arty!)
I've got two two seater sofas, do I put the same cushions on both or different? I originally bought some cushions from John Lewis but now think they're more yellow than mustard, then I saw a lamp shade in sainsburys which i prefer the shade of. They do matching cushions. So should I take back the john Lewis and get those cushions?! Arghhhhhhhhhh
Then how many cushions should I have? A friend mentioned 5 on each sofa would look best. Seriously need some design advise if you can peeps!
Thank you!
I've got two two seater sofas, do I put the same cushions on both or different? I originally bought some cushions from John Lewis but now think they're more yellow than mustard, then I saw a lamp shade in sainsburys which i prefer the shade of. They do matching cushions. So should I take back the john Lewis and get those cushions?! Arghhhhhhhhhh
Then how many cushions should I have? A friend mentioned 5 on each sofa would look best. Seriously need some design advise if you can peeps!
Thank you!
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Comments (8)Hi there, lovely chairs! I think the changing the colour of the walls will make the biggest impact in your room. Blues and greens (anything from bold jewel colours to greyed/faded tones) would look great as a contrast to the fabric and complement your existing furniture. I would stay away from any colour with pink or orange tones since you have a lot of this already, wood floor, mantle piece, mirror, etc. If you wanted a light colour, go for something with green undertones. As for curtains, i'd pick a colour from the chair fabric and have a them as one solid colour or a subtle geometric pattern so as not to detract from the chairs. Although some similar or matching cushions would look fab. Also, definitely add a plant (real or artificial) on the plant stand. Will bring the whole look together....See MoreLiving room soft furnishing
Comments (8)Hiya, A pair of zingy orange curtains would really bring things to life. What about fabrics like this one? Copper would be a brilliant accompaniment if you're looking for a splash of metallic too. Good luck with your project, Zoe...See MoreColour of furnishings with red tartan curtains?
Comments (25)I take it that you love these curtains as you want to base your entire scheme around them. Firstly as mentioned in previous comments they are too short, you can extend them by adding a solid colour material in the brown or reds found in the curtains, to make them floor length. You could also add the material to the leading edge of the curtains, to make the extension look less as an afterthought. Add a blind either in the same colour as the wall or pick one from the curtains. You pull the blind down rather than pull the curtains, as the curtains would block the radiator. Chose a thermal blind if you are worried about cold from the window or a thinner blind that will let light through if privacy is the issue. When choosing a sofa go for a neutral colour. Choose a good quality sofa that you sit comfortably in. A sofa is expensive and usually has to last several redecorations and reinventions of a room. A neutral colour would go with many different schemes and you would use cushions to dress up the sofa and tie in with the theme/ colour of the room. I would go with a dark cream (or soft brown) sofa as the room generally has warm colours. Grey can be cold and would detract from the room. (If you have found the perfect grey sofa - change the curtains…) The blue cushions don’t go well. You could choose green cushions as they are on the opposite side of the colour wheel, which would be quite energetic as they are contrasting, make sure you get the right green - if it doesn’t work - return it. It could be easier to choose a lighter or darker versions of the colours you have, which makes it calmer. If you choose similar colours different textures will make it interesting. Finally I would paint the walls to match the beige in the curtains (including the radiator to make it “disappear”), which would tie in better. It could initially seem dark, but wait to make final judgment until the room has been completely painted. Paint and cushions are an inexpensive way to update a room especially if other furniture don’t make huge statements....See MoreHi, need some help with colour choice please for furnishings etc
Comments (6)I would suggest leaving the green scheme in situ at the moment as it think i see green flecks in your material swatch. Going blue in wall, curtains, and furniture, althought it seems coordinated, might end up being too matchy matchy in real life. The green flecks may actually be better co-ordinated than it initally appears and the furniture may actually bring the room together....See More
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8 years agoI personally wouldn't go overboard on the mustard on brown sofas. I think it needs some cool colours to break up the warmth of brown and mustard so I'd just use a little mustard on the sofas and bring it in for other accessories. But as I say that's just my opinion!
is any of the downpipe painted yet? Depending on the light in the room it can look a very dark teal which is why I thought teal would work. I would just order lots of cushions from shops where the refund process is easy and just play around with them until you've got something you love.
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