Pamela H in Texas Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Okay, my entertainment center is oak so eventually all my livingroom furniture will be oak also (the tables we currently have are from the other livingroom set when we had two livingrooms). I have a cream colored microfiber sectional in this room. I would like to paint one or two of the walls in the livingroom a rich brown, but does that go? Do you have a better color idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Hi Pam! Nice to "SEE" you! I want to add a picture! oh yea, that goes. All neutral, all earth tones. You might want to consider one contrasting wall, or some pillows with color, etc. I just love a splash of color, or sometimes bold colors. But that's just me. Perhaps some burgundy? That's not too wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Yup, that would work well. You might want to consider some bright, contrasting pillows or wall decorations to add some color to the room. Burgandy/red, orange/rust, and certain shades of yellow (deeper, muted tones) work well with those colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBre Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Okay, my entertainment center is oak so eventually all my livingroom furniture will be oak also (the tables we currently have are from the other livingroom set when we had two livingrooms). I have a cream colored microfiber sectional in this room. I would like to paint one or two of the walls in the livingroom a rich brown, but does that go? Do you have a better color idea? Oh, yes! I love it! I love neutrals and naturals, but I'm always afraid I'm too monochromatic. What color is your carpet/flooring? You can add colorful accents, too (knick-knacks, throw pillows, artwork, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 With neutral furnishings, I would add some color - a dark red, pumpkin or lime colored wall, depending on your tastes. And some pillows or other accessories to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Denise, Go to control panel, then avatar (on the side) and upload a pic! Thanks y'all. The drapes in here are gold, tan, with a little brown and cranberry. The border (can't remember the name) that is in the middle of the wall, couch level?) is cranberry with gold, cream, and green. I was thinking THIS brown on just one or two walls (the ones behind the couch pieces even though the couch isn't against the wall): But I'm wondering if it is the right kind of brown...I can probably find a richer one without so much....whatever that is...red? These are the color ds painted his bedroom a week and a half ago. I was thinking of using that buttercream color in the office (the other two walls are like this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2613434228_6b36d08242.jpg). But I liked the brown so thought maybe it would work for the livingroom. So then I'll have left the other two livingroom walls, the exercise room, the bathrooms and my bedroom. Well, and the laundry room but I already have the color for that (same as schoolroom), just need to DO it. I'm hoping to get the whole house done before hubby gets home from Kentucky (I have months left). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 The wall for the kitchen & diningroom which is on the other side of the house but is the biggest see-able wall like if you're sitting on the couch is a bold cranberry color. Maybe a deep pumpkin pie color would be good in here....I hadn't considered that. Before, I was thinking a gold but that was when the cranberry furniture was in here.... ::: Thinking ::: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Ok, I got a little confused, but wanted to say that my mom painted 2 walls in her living room a deep chocolate color and it looks great. Her furniture has a lot of red in it. Then in another part of the house she has painted a sun room a beautiful pumpkin color. I do think if you go with the brown you need to go deeper than that picture. Think rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I'd get paint chips to hold against the oak, just to check the undertones. My living room is Behr Pumpkin Bread, and we have a red microfiber sectional, as well as a blue chair & ottoman that has multicolor squares in it, some of which contain both the orange and red. Sitting in here, I can see through to the foyer, which is grass green, and the kitchen in chili pepper red with goldenrod curtains. I :001_wub: color! (LOVE the new avatar pic, too! But I confess, it confused me for a moment! :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (LOVE the new avatar pic, too! But I confess, it confused me for a moment! :tongue_smilie:) Me too! I had to look at her kids' names to be sure it was her for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I'd get paint chips to hold against the oak, just to check the undertones. My living room is Behr Pumpkin Bread, and we have a red microfiber sectional, as well as a blue chair & ottoman that has multicolor squares in it, some of which contain both the orange and red. Sitting in here, I can see through to the foyer, which is grass green, and the kitchen in chili pepper red with goldenrod curtains. I :001_wub: color! (LOVE the new avatar pic, too! But I confess, it confused me for a moment! :tongue_smilie:) you're singing my tune!!! I, too, love color! I got VERY bold in our bathroom and painted it Scandanavian blue, which is exactly like cobalt blue. I'm not a blue person but LOVE periwinkle and cobalt. We have everything else white to stand out, and I'm considering lime green and orange towels. It's the only room where I got so bold, and I *love* it! People keep telling me what a pretty color purple it is. :p I also have a red sectional, my kitchen is chili pepper red. The office is like an apple green. LOVE color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 you're singing my tune!!! I, too, love color! I got VERY bold in our bathroom and painted it Scandanavian blue, which is exactly like cobalt blue. I'm not a blue person but LOVE periwinkle and cobalt. We have everything else white to stand out, and I'm considering lime green and orange towels. It's the only room where I got so bold, and I *love* it! People keep telling me what a pretty color purple it is. :p I also have a red sectional, my kitchen is chili pepper red. The office is like an apple green. LOVE color! That is so funny! My laundry room/half bath is periwinkle! (and I'm not a blue person, either) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thanks y'all...about the avatar... I was on skype with dh last night and thought I looked half decent for once so took the picture. I like it so changed my avatar here and on FB and such... I think I look better than the cartoon version of me :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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