Living Room Paint Color Advice

By

leekelly

09/20/2010

Most times you see b&w photos they are on white walls like NY loft type decor, but I do like mauve or brown behind b&w. Love your crown molding. May I suggest leaving your walls white in a flat paint, then paint 6" stripes using semi gloss. Makes the walls look rich. You might also try painting your lamp shades, make them pop. That's a great picture. I think it should stand alone.

By

nanaroo

07/20/2010

Definitely gray. Especially since you have some gray in your couch. A medium gray I would think. Too dark and it would fight with the couch. You can get paint samples even and try out a couple of shades. Good luck!

By

PDG

07/20/2010

I think a medium to deep tan would really make the black accents in the room pop.

By

LJF

07/20/2010

Guess I am nuts, but i see brown or beige as also being rather dull and eventually quite boring. (I am not a young "pierced eyebrow" modern day gal, but rather a 71 year old that thinks life is too great to live it in a boring way). How about one wall, anyway, with a pop of something in a shade of red, (not a screaming red), or a light, brighter blue, or any other color that will be not boring, but rather a focus. It is not hard to find colors that will be compatible with the colors you describe, just give it a try. Not boring any more. Loretta from Theodore, Alabama

By

mulberry204

07/20/2010

How about a blue grey color or the tan and maybe add some bright floral or striped pillows? A multicolored rug on the floor would add some color too. I might paint the silver frame & sconces white also to go with the crown molding. Good luck.

I just bought a red couch and have a brown suede chair. I also just bought two olive green pillows for the couch. What would be a good color to paint my living room with my kitchen adjoining?

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I have contemporary sofas (brown with beige on the upper part) and a big brown rug. I am going to paint my living room, but I want to keep a contemporary style. What colors should I use?

By Denblue from Los Angeles, CA

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RE: Living Room Paint Color Advice

How about a teal color? I have a medium shade teal in my living room with beige couches and dark brown leather ottoman, dark end tables and large dark entertainment center. I made my curtains out of beige table cloths, added a multicolored stripe 4 feet off the floor using table runner (cut in half for 2 panels), then finished them off with a wide stripe of teal. I hung them with drapery clip rings I found at Home Depot. I used a throw rug with beige background and celadon green, light teal, dark teal, brown, and burgundy interlaced circles. I can send picture later if you like. (05/07/2009)

By trchsngr

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I need help choosing paint colors. I just bought a house that has light grey carpet.

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