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Design dilemma!

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hello,

Well I bit the bullet and opted for the warm pewter which has all the drama I wanted (so thank you to you all for you advice). I’m just about to order the bedding but unsure as to whether to go with grey (it might look too much) I’m adding pink accents cushion.. pics., flowers etc.. from a design point of view what do you think?

Many thanks in advance

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minnie101

6 years ago

I'd go for white for contrast. Linen would look good for texture. I'd also add a couple of plump pillows. You could always double up on throws if wanted

PS the last pic looks like a giant cat hanging off the chandelier :)

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Lisa Chapman
Original Author
6 years ago
Hi, thank you for your response, I quite like the idea of white bedding I just didn’t know if it would go with the grey lamps?

Ps funny you should say that I’ve got two cats
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They're both neutral so will work. As the walls and furniture etc are dark and the floor a mid tone it would be good to bring in a light colour for contrast. If you've got the room it might be good to consider a large mirror on one side to make the room feel wider (perhaps something a little more ornate than the one shown to tie in with the chandelier and furniture, brass/gold would work well with the walls).

i think one of them snuck in :)
Lisa Chapman
Original Author
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Thank you for help, yes with the pink cushion,white would look good maybe I could put some grey pillows to tie it in. I was also considering putting a grey rug.. so as you said it would lighten it up.

They always sneak in, especially when there is change :-)
A S
6 years ago
Hi,

You could layer the grey by using a combination of lighter and darker shades; one of the difficulties I've experienced in doing rhus, however is trying to get tonally similar greys. And so, as suggested above, I'd go for white bedding with pink/darker grey accessories.

You could also add hints of black to tie in the chest by draping a black throw, etc.
A S
6 years ago
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Lisa Chapman
Original Author
6 years ago
Hi, thank you for your response, I think what I’m going to do is put two grey pillow cases with a matching bed runner in cotton over a white duvet, then layer up my faux fur throw with matching cushion and add a pink cushion to tie in the pink Chanel pictures I’ve bought. Hoping that will look good :-) don’t think design comes naturally to me :-)

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