Colour decisions
tamp75
7 years ago
We're nearing the end of our year long bungalow renovation & my decision making skills are at an all time low! Need to decide on colour scheme for our snug based around these horrible dark brown leather sofas & wood effect laminate floor. I hate the sofas, my husband loves them but we can't afford to replace them yet anyway. Was thinking of a deep blue as a feature wall around fire place but it feels very masculine to me. Possibly will add some brass features. Could it take some bright pink / purple to feminise it or would that be too much?!? Otherwise I'd play it safe with layers of cream / brown based greys. Either way will add large rug to the floor & need curtains, blind & cushions. Ideas & advice really appreciated, thanks.
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mrsmcee74
7 years agoI'm having the same dilemma, my sofas are the exact same colour (and I hate them). I'm going for Dulux Dusted Moss 2 but keep changing my mind whether to go for Stiffkey blue on one wall. I think you can make it more feminine with purples and pinks - see pic. If I chicken out of the blue I'm just going for it with patterned soft furnishings and lots of bold prints. Sorry don't really know if I've been of any help.
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7 years agoThe blue you've picked goes really well with the curtains I've chosen for our living room from John Lewis. I agree with Minnie, it's basically what I'm going to try to do. I'm going to add some sheepskin to the sofa in an attempt to soften it and I've got a jute rug for more texture, think layering as you've mentioned is key.
minnie101
7 years ago
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7 years agoHi Tamp75; you haven't mentioned the size of the room, its light levels, its aspect etc. etc. all of which will have a huge bearing on how colours will look, so I am just throwing these ideas at you - I've picked up the hue of the sofa, floor and wall(s) from your picture and would suggest the next three accent colours to warm up the whole scheme. Try to get femininity into the scheme through pattern (floral?) and texture rather than colour. I'm imagining a floral rug, artwork with these accent colours, cushions etc. etc.I would advise not going for pink with the dark brown of the sofa. Finally, try putting "brown leather sofas" into Houzz; there are tonnes of pictures with schemes featuring these which may give you some inspiration. Good luck!! :)
mrsmcee74
7 years agoEmmanuelle
7 years agoGo for it!! I painted our lounge stiffkey blue to start with, but thought it was too "blue". Then, found another paint, with a hint of green; had to repaint the whole room again, but was worth it. Everyone thinks it's a lovely & cosy room! And it's such a fab colour as a background to art/frames! Be daring, it's only paint!
tamp75
7 years agoThank you all for your advice & ideas - I'm feeling much braver now! Emanuelle, could you pls tell me which colour you used in the end - it looks great, especially with your chair! I'd originally wanted more of a blue / grey colour but can't find one without too much purple in it.
Red Interior Design - I've attached a rough plan of the room. It's approx 5 X 4 m and is very light (French doors to s-w facing garden) but a difficult space with so many doors and windows. I have no idea where to place any furniture! Double doors go to our main open plan living / kitchen space. Building in white painted shelving in the alcove to the left of the fireplace & I'd like the feature wall colour to show through.
We have this painting to use which is actually much deeper blue than it looks in the photo & is why I looked at stiffkey blue in the first place. However, I don't really want to go coastal in any other way. We live near the sea so it's a bit too cliched for me. Was going to put it on blue wall over fire place but maybe I should have a mirror instead?
Mrs Mcee74 - I've been looking at very similar curtains at John Lewis - 3rd photo. Love the ones you have too. It's a step away from the usual floral / leaf designs I'd usually go for. I'm just not sure how I'd tie it in with the rest of the downstairs window finishes as I wouldn't want to use this pattern throughout. So confused!
Minnie101- I hadn't thought about using a sisal rug which would give some good texture. I like the attached rug but wouldn't use it with patterned curtains . I agree about the throws - Unfortunately they don't stay on the sofas well at all which is a real pain when you want to soften the look of those eyesores!
Lynsey Jane Design - thanks for sharing your photos - your room looks amazing - love the coffee table & console too!
Finally lighting. I'd wanted a dark blue drum shade with gold interior but can't find one. Should I diy the interior with paint? Fire risk maybe? Other than that, I kind of like the shade I've attached. Again not something I'd usually go for but think it might fit in?
Sorry for the long post - getting a bit excited about possibilities now!
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Viv Bristow
7 years agoInstead of blue, would you think of as deep aubergine colour? I think it works really well at achieving that 'snug' look but keeps it warm and can just keep it from being completely masculine without going girly. I think your dark brown sofas would work well and give it an overall cosy, snuggy feel really well. Something like the pics below...
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