Living room update - advice please
themorgans45
6 years ago
Our living room badly needs updating! We are stuck with the furniture but want to paint and change the blinds but not sure of paint colour or type of blind . (We have white shutters in other rooms but don't think they'll work here) . The cube , throw and cushion have mustard, dark blue and grey tones . Thinking of stiffkey blue or grey feature wall but unsure ! Help please
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kl55hp
6 years agoI agree that moving your furniture around would be nice.
Here's a rough suggestion:
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stephfallon
6 years agoIf you just wanted to go for minor changers I think a dark blue wall is a great idea. The key item that will change your living is a large rug. I'll post some ideas in a sec. however, if you really wanted to update it and go for something more dramatic I would paint three of the walls dark blue, then paint the wall with the TV on white. But I wouldn't just leave it with a plain white wall because it can look a bit depressing. The above idea for a long low TV unit is a great idea and also having a focal point will make a big difference. So what about, on the white TV wall putting a pallet section where you would normally expect a chimney breast to go? Then put the TV unit in front of it. Large bright art on the walls either side, large rug with greys, blue and mustard and a couple of massive plants. I would also paint the dark wood dresser grey and keep it on the white wall. Then maybe some brass or copper fittings. You can get battery operated picture t look really good above art and you wouldn't need to pay an electrician. I'll try and post some photos. Abigail Ahern is a good source of inspiration for dark furniture and dark walls.
Carolina
6 years agoHi, here's another opinion for you :-) I'd put the sofa on the longest wall and the TV on the long low cabinet that was suggested before too, on the opposite wall. Like this...
themorgans45
6 years agoCarolina
6 years ago
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