contemporary livingroom?
I have a very large room with a very low ceiling. Only 2 windows, so little natural lighting. Light tan carpet, bone colored livingroom suit, and dark cherry wood tables. What color should I paint the walls? I like nuetral colors, but want to add something bright...like pillows, rugs, or curtains. I stink at decorating. Any ideas? Please help. All ideas will be greatly appreciated.
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paint the walls in an earthy warm sage green that has a strong grey tone. the best accent color for this would be a rusty brick red, bold but muted. A couple of maroon or chocolate brown faux-leather cushions would also look great on your sofa.
An area rug that has some bold brick red and espresso brown geometric pattern in it would be great. Or a mat made of dark brown bamboo slats would also work. For picture and mirror frames, id use either a very dark brown or black. black wrought iron or bronze would be good metalic accent colors for use in candlesticks, vases, lamps, etc. Some natural terra cotta pottery would also look great.
Light tan, bone, more neutrals....paint the walls cocoa (neutral, yes, but you don't need another shade of beige) to add a little more color to the room, for starters. Pillows, rugs, curtains.....p l e a s e incorporate some color here! Turquoise is the most trendy color with brown today....very contemporary. Rust or olive are great choices, too, for a little warmer feeling. I love the dark reds, too. If you want to go sophisticated, add black accessories...the combo of tans, browns, and black is very smart looking. Just, please....no more tans!! : )
I was looking through some websites for ideas and this looks like what you are talking about.. I love this picture. I have friends in Australia with a home with this kind of style - just simple and beautiful http://www.newyorkgeneralcontractor.com/interior_p...