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Living room decorating project

3 years ago

Bay window 1930 s semi lounge approx 12 by 12 contemporary electric fire on chimney breast. I have purchased 2 navy blue Fama lenney armchairs and a grey sofa. I want to create a cosy warm feel to the room but am really struggling to know how to decorate my walls and what carpet /flooring to go for. I have also ordered plantation shutters. Please help any guidance would be greatly appreciated

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Sonia
3 years ago
Can you share a picture of the room?
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Original Author
3 years ago
Hi Sonia. Photo of room below. Will send photo of swatches for the sofa and chairs. Erika
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Sonia
3 years ago
Shutters will really suit that window. Navy and grey are quite cool colours, so I think adding some yellow or orange, wood and gold/brass elements will warm it up. With wall colours you could stick with the white, but I’m thinking a warmer white with a hint of yellow will be cosier. Or if you like dark walls then navy or Inchyra Blue would sit well with the navy and the grey sofas. I think a wooden floor and then a rug on top would look great. Here’s a few ideas
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Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you very much for your help Sonia.
Carolina
3 years ago
Have you already chosen a floor for the rest of the downstairs? If not, it might be a good idea to keep the floors the same throughout. I'd go for a light wood or luxury vinyl in a light wood look. And which sofa/colour did you buy? Would be good to see the shade of grey you've chosen. I quite like your white walls, but a soft light grey, like Shadow White or Ammonite (F&B) could be good for the walls.

Maybe a large round mirror with a wooden frame on the chimney?

A blue rug? https://www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350156391.aspx#shoppingtool=treestructureflyout
Carolina
3 years ago
Maybe something like this?
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Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Carolina my chairs are navy blue velvet and it was the wall colours I am struggling with, but your idea of wood flooring brass wood and rug is very helpful
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Original Author
3 years ago
Hi Carolina sorry I missed your comment we already have a grey Click vinyl running through the hall and back kitchen living dining area but am not averse to a change in the lounge. Sofa is a light grey
Carolina
3 years ago
I'd be tempted to continue the grey click vinyl and put a nice rug on it. I'm not a fan of rugs on carpet, but think that with just carpet it might not give you that cosier feeling you're looking for? If you do want carpet, I'd go for a very light grey, cream or a greige (grey/beige). Depends on the colour of your sofa. You could then paint the wall behind the sofa a dark blue.
Carolina
3 years ago
Hmm... could also be a caramel colour or a dark grey. Options galore, really.
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Original Author
3 years ago
Hope you get my email with photo. Thank you for all your input, much appreciated

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