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I have a grey leather sofas and dark wood flooring. It is a long narrow room with windows at both ends. What is the best colour to paint my walls?
You will need to choose a light color so the room doesn't look small. I would go with an eggshell, off white, or cream color walls.
I have brown furniture, cream colored carpet, and black throw rugs. What color should I paint my walls?
With those colors you could paint the walls just about any color you like. But depending upon the light coming in the room and how much brown furniture you do have.
It depends on the feel you are looking for. I personally like very warm colors because they feel more homey to me, so that is the palette I used for my house. I recently painted one wall the color of red wine and the others a vanilla ice cream color and my kitchen the green shown below. I got brave and painted one wall in my basement chocolate brown and love it. I have gotten a lot of complements that the new colors feel very cozy :) Home Depot does little sample cans that you can take home so you can't test the paint and see what you think of the color with your furniture and in daylight and at night lighting. Another idea is to take in an accent pillow or something you love and have them color match it.
What color or colors can I paint my living room? I need lots of ideas to choose from please.
Not sure exactly which colour but I think you need something that will bring some warmth and brightness. Maybe pale orange
Go look at show homes in your city and see what the trends are. Then choose the colour you like. Your sofa is brown, and the flooring white, so you have a pretty clear field. I think you should look at going with a brighter colour in your accent pieces and get some wall art that will pep up the room.
I'm attaching the pics of the furniture I've bought for the living room:
So it's more of a dark brown with green theme for the lounge which also extends into the dining area. My dining table and chairs are also dark brown.
Here is what I need advice with; my lounge is not very big.
Any advice would be much appreciated as I'm really confused about the colour scheme. I wanna have one or two large plants in there as well to go with my green and brown theme.
Thanks.
Since you have so many dark hues (which I think is great) maybe ivory or off white. I don't care for the pure white, I think it looks stark.
I agree with Marty on the cream paint. It not only goes with the different shades of green, but also with the dark brown. You really do need a lighter color in the room. If you had chosen lighter color furnishings, then you could swing for darker walls. Light walls also give the illusion the room is larger. Have fun!
I have dark chocolate leather furniture and sheer burgundy curtains in the living room. I'd like to paint the living room walls, as they are white. What color(s) would you recommend? I want the room to look bigger and add some live color. Thx in advance!
By Karla S.
I have light wood floors, a print beige and burgundy with medium green, dark brown recliner, and off white wood shades on large window. What color walls? I was thinking of light beige walls and drapes on a decorative black rod to flow on the sides of the window shades.
By Marie P.
This sounds a little like my bedroom. I have beige carpet, mission style medium dark wood color and floral curtains with pinks greens burgandys and some blue. I currently have a very very pale lilac (it looks pink) with even more pale trim (it looks white). This has been a very pleasing scheme for years.
I like your idea. I prefer a neutral background, and I like drapes that blend into the wall colour rather than shout "look at me, look at me". I think it makes the room look more spacious and full of light. As well, should you change out any of your furniture, the walls will still look good with it.
I have brown furniture and tan colored tile in my living room. Currently the walls are a very slight off white, but I'd like to paint them a different color. I just don't know what would look good. I would love some ideas.
By A. J.
What color are the window coverings? Is there a color in them that you could pick up? Since I am not fond of yellows/ golds, I won't recommend them, but a warm coral might work. Also something in the green or blue family, and then repeated in pillows.
Dark colours are very trendy. Maybe you could do one feature wall in a dark brown or a rusty red, and then the other walls in lighter shade. You could add colour with your paintings on the wall, throws and pillows. Or perhaps, if you have drapes, make them white with white accessories, so the room is dark brown and white. I think that would look quite nice.
I purchased Adore beige color curtains for my living room walls. So which color would be best on the walls?
By sudhakar
We just purchased a house in which the living and dining room are painted a really nice beige color. We just purchased a couch that is roughly the same color as the walls. Should we paint the walls a darker color than the couch? Or is it OK to have them roughly the same color?
By Ashley
I would find a really nice throw and some pretty pillows. Often accent colors are nice to draw the line. Or yes, you can paint an accent wall just a shade darker. I hope that helps. PBP
The real question here is if you like the look of the couch in the room the way it is. If you do, fine. I agree with the other poster that a nice throw and accent pillows might be enough colour.
My girlfriend and I are moving in to our first apartment together and we are allowed to paint the walls. We have a red couch and a blue recliner. These obviously will change later on but we need something that will go with what we have right now and in the future.
By Alec
I think I would go with either a pale, powder blue or ivory.
I would go with off-white (but not a greyed white - those can be depressing), grey, or ivory. With that as a neutral background, you can use the black curtains. If your budget stretches that far, you might consider a slipcover or large throw for the couch, as it makes a very powerful statement. If you covered it up with a neutral or with a blue cover, you could go with pale blue walls.
What colour walls go with dark chocolate brown leather furniture, wood trim, and early American wood floors?
By Gloria
I have bright lemon yellow in my living room. It's really nice since it never gets gloomy even on cloudy winter days.
I just painted my walls in the living room "morning breeze" which is a light blue. My friend just gave me a very nice sectional; the only problem is that the color is rust. Is there a way to make it work without having to repaint?
By T.Carreno from LA, CA
Find some throw pillows with a combination of pale blue and some shade of brown in them. There is a possibility that you might have to buy fabric and make the pillows, but they wouldn't be hard to do. There are quite a few prints that are a combination of blues and browns. Then add a few pale blue accessories.
I like the pillow idea. You might also try small throw rugs or curtains with blue, white and rust in them.
I have a combo living/dining room. There are cream walls, a burgundy sectional, black end tables, black/dark wood dining set, and cream carpet. I am looking to put more color in this room but on a low budget. I was thinking turquoise and golden yellow as accents. I would like to paint the walls white, if we went with those accent colors. Any ideas, comments, or advice?
By Jenn
Find a color wheel or else go to your paint store and get some paint chips to see what you like. Basically I a firm believer in doing what you like, unless it absolutely screams out that it isn't working.
Keep what you have, cream carpet, wall, and furnishings then find some patterned material (style you like) in several patterns that include some of the basic colors you already have plus your desired turquoise and gold. Make pillow shams, seat covers for dining room, lamp shades or whatever.. Also add color in prints on you walls and color in lamps on your end tables. Books and magazines can also add a zip to a room. Go to the thrift store and find hard cover books with the colors you like and stack or add to any bookshelf you may have. Paint old wicker baskets in your fun colors to hold "stuff". My daughter has found great pieces of fabric at thrift stores, and it doesn't always have to be straight yardage. Scarves and dresses, old drapes can give you some great material. Have fun and you do not have to spend much money and it should look smashing!
My walls are light blue with a capri blue top skirting. I would like to hear your views on which colour I should paint the walls with an accent wall in a different tone. And what colour rug and pillows should I get? I want the living room to look soft and relaxing. Thank you.
By Medlin from Kenya, Nairobi
I think a good way to start is to buy some multicolored pillows or a rug and pull the colors out of them to help you decide on wall color. For instance, an off white pillow with brown, green, etc. stripes would add a burst of color and give you an idea for wall color and accessories to match the pillows. I think a light brown, tannish wall color would be nice to work with. Good luck.
I would paint the walls a nice deep cream color (that has a yellow undertone). Then paint an accent wall the same color as the piping on the sofas. Now you can experiment with with throw pillows, lamps, etc. to find an other accent (smaller) colors you like.
What color should I paint my living room with a sage colored couch?
Daowens from Bronx, NY
Hi Daowens! You could consider painting the room a very very light sage color ... the same as your couch except with lots of white in it :D Rooms painted green can be quite lovely.
We used a soft brown Sherwin Williams "down home" with our sage green sofa. I have a fun colorful rug and off-white drapes and we love it.
I have off white colored walls with a black fabric couch with gray and white flowers printed on it. What color curtains would go best with it?
I am looking for a double rod curtain set to let sunlight through. Please suggest?
TIA :)
I am painting a room that is 26 feet by 15 feet. I have green and brown plaid furniture, dark floors, and cream walls now. I want something warmer. What color would be best?
I'm getting living room furniture that is gold colored. What might be some wall color options that would complement these pieces? Thanks.
I am in the process of tearing out my carpet and laying down hardwood flooring. I have dark brown furniture and am going to have a mild brown floor. What colors do you think would complement this? My wife wants a grey, but I am thinking a light blue or green would be nicer.
I am looking for a color to paint the walls for a room with white leather couches, mahogany wood floors, and wood trim throughout. I like warm colors and prefer to accent colors with pillows. Maybe an accent wall?
I have recently moved into a house with a brown fitted carpet and I have a pale green leather 3 piece suite. Any ideas on what colour I can paint the walls would be appreciated, I want a feature wall and some wall art. Thank you.
I'm in the process of having my living room walls sheet rocked. I'm having a problem coming up with the paint color for when they're finished. My couch is navy and my love seat and recliner are red with navy flecks. My dining room, which connects to my living room is sort of a clay color with pink undertones. My previous living room color was an earthy golden yellow. I don't really want to put the same color back, but I can't seem to come up with anything else. Help!
I had heard that you should pick a color opposite on the color wheel. That would be blue-green in my case. I love that color, but I'm not sure that would match my furniture. I also need the color to be on the lighter side since I don't get enough direct sunlight in that room. Please let me know what you think. I'm getting desperate!
I have a beige couch with red accent pillows in my living room. I am looking for advice on what color to paint the walls?
I have an olive striped lounge suite. I am wondering what color wall paint can I use?
I think Veranda Yellow by Behr for the walls would look smart, accented with wine color drapes.
My living room colour is cream and I have a coffee brown rug and curtains. Other accessories are black and ash. I would like to change the colour of my wall. Please can you recommend the best colour that matches with the coffee brown curtains and rug?
With all the dark colors, I'd go light color walls. If you're bored with cream perhaps a pale peach, blue, or light pink tone beige.
I have dark grey couches and plantation hickory wood floors. What color would you paint the walls?
I am usually good with this, but I am stumped! I am purchasing a brown leather couch and want to paint my walls. My tile that surrounds the living room area which is carpeted is in a very light caramel color with a little bit of grey.
My walls now are caramel, but I want to update everything. Any suggestions on a color pallet here?
One of the colors complimentary to you sofa color is 526e6a
One of the colors complimentary to your tile color is 729dc7
I lifted one of the shades from your tile to get caramel. I desaturated the caramel a bit and went towards gold. I think you should take your existing caramel wall color and add gold to it. How dark or light you go would be your choice. I would add some off white here and there, too. Maybe f9f9f9
I think there should be at least one strong accent color. You can use your own imagination for that.
I have a 14 x 20 foot living room that has a light wood floor, 4 foot light wood bookcases, with an ivory stone fireplace at one end of the room. The fireplace also features a three tone mosaic tile - dark brown, cream, and clear. All of the doors, mopboards also match the floor wood. To the left of the bookcase wall is an 8 foot window wall.
So I really need a color that will pop because there is really only one and a half "real wall space" areas. I am not afraid to use color, but can't come up with something that won't just get absorbed into the wood. Help!
Orange, Aqua, Periwinkle Blue, or Cream and Avocado Green always look nice together and you have plenty of natural lighting so keep the room from being too dark if you choose that color of green.
I have a jade and gold sofa and navy curtains .What color should paint the walls and what color carpet should I install?
I'm picturing gold colored walls and navy carpeting. If that's too much navy, then maybe medium gray carpeting, or jade carpeting to pick up the color in your sofa.
I have purchased a new sofa in tan leather. What colours will look best on my walls? Will it be looking to get dark wood flooring?
Lt.to Med. Almond color would look pretty on the walls with your dark flooring and tan sofa which to me in the pic shows up as med/dk caramel color.
I am looking for advice on colour in a living room. We have a dark brown coach, gold couch, and light floors. Our current room colour is green.
The whole house is, that's why we want to change it up. Any suggestions would be great.
I think your room is large and has a lot of natural light, so you could paint one wall red and the rest of the walls a medium to light tan. This would bring the two couches together and red will make it pop. Your two sofas would look good against either wall when you decide to move furniture around for a different look and feel. I'd also add tan toss pillows to the sofa on the opposite color to help pull it together or pattern pillows that has both colors in it. I like patterns as it breaks up all the solid colors and makes the appearance interesting.
