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Zoning using contrasting paint

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I have tried to zone my living room using paint. The main colour is Dukux Wild Wonder which I love and the contrast colour for part of main wall and 1 other wall is a deep purple kind of colour. I have my moss green sofa in the purple zone but I don't like the purple colour! Any ideas for an alternative for the purple that will go well with the moss green sofa?
I will try to find where to add photos!

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Sarah L

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Studio14 Interiors
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The purple tone may clash with the moss green sofa, as they can compete rather than complement each other.
Instead, you might consider earthy shades like terracotta or coral, or even something more neutral — the best choice depends on the atmosphere you wish to create. It’s also important to take into account your personal style, as well as the room’s textures and lighting.

If you’d like a brief consultation, I’d be more than happy to assist — feel free to reach out!

Warm wishes,
Rayssa _ Studio 14 Interiors
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Isla Cherry
last month
Why not try a very deep green with black undertones. It is not possible to give paint advice without a pic of the space or at least one of the sofa being considered. I would never ever paint anything purple.
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Julie Mudditt
Original Author
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Julie Mudditt
Original Author
last month
Thanks for the replies. I like deep, rich colours but maybe the purple is too purple. I've ordered a sample of Cinnamon Slate from Benjamin Moore which is a softer tone but still warm
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Betty Boo
last month
I’m not a fan of purple either and I’m not sure your green sofa sits well with purple. For me, the rug and the sofa clash. I like green and navy together but your rug looks like it has more of a Royal blue in it and the grey in the rug isn’t helping either. If you’re set on having purple walls I would consider a different rug.
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Isla Cherry
last month
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Now that you have posted a pic if you like dark colours a navy blue, dark grey or F&B have lots of dark greens that are really lovely. Card Room Green & Green smoke being two of them.
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Julie Mudditt
Original Author
last month
I don't have a problem with the rug, but you're entitled to your opinion!
Ann Jones
last month
Hi Julie, another idea, get rid of the purple wall and forget about zoning that corner keep to the Natural Calico or Wild Wonder. Keep the rug, add some cushiions
In warm colour that you like, reorganise the pictures bringing in a new one or two with warm shades this will zone that area without it being the wall. terracotta or any
Colours you like. You can change this about in future with out having to paint. Enjoy making it a snug area. Annie
Julie Mudditt
Original Author
25 days ago
Hello again, after much deliberation I am losing the purple altogether hence my question here for alternatives but I am losing the zoning too. Instead I am going to paint the whole of the wall behind the sofa a deep, rich colour and the other wall Wild Wonder to match the other 2 walls. Dark green, dark grey ... any ideas most welcome because I've looked for ideas so much I'm becoming blind!
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Sarah L
25 days ago
Mouse Tail?
Ann Jones
25 days ago
Hi Julie, how about picking a darker colour that goes with your rug then pick new cushions to tone. You cou alwayalways get tester pots, paint a card and one by one stand them up on the back of the sofa and see how it feels to live with that colour. Dont rush it, do send a photo of your finished job i would love to see it as i am sure others would.

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