Need help new color advice

Andrea Rivas Hernandez

9 years ago

We want to do a new color for our formal living room wall. I need ideas please give me your advice =)

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NJ-Stage 2 Style Home Staging & Redesigner

9 years ago

Carolyn hit it on the head the first thing I noticed is the color is a little to bold to be boxed in with the columns. Also pull your furniture out pic the best focal point in your room and arrange your furniture to the focal point. I think a beautiful gray is timeless & classy. You can bring in any accent colors with the grey. Make sure you move your furniture away from blocking your window/sliders. Play with the furniture sometimes sectionals broken up look great. I would change the art as well get a great picture for the middle and accent maybe something like a wire art in the smaller boxes. Bigger rug and don't be afraid to add accent pieces. I always pic my art work first and take the colors from the pic and add from there. A great blanket throw on your sofa to warm up the black, get some great pillows..I always tell clients add candles..in threes all different heights they are timeless and look fabulous. Good luck & post pics when done. Hope this helps great comments.

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Janet H. Designs
9 years ago
Without seeing the rest of the room, it is hard to pick a color for you. Pretty much anything goes with black. Try picking up a color in a rug or throw that you like well.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years ago
I'd be tempted to paint it a neutral color. However, I'd like to see more of the room and know what colors you like and what other colors are closeby.
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Andrea Rivas Hernandez
Original Author
9 years ago
Here are a few more pics
Andrea Rivas Hernandez
Original Author
9 years ago
I don't mind color , I just want to change it up but I need it to be able to go with the grey of the columns
Andrea Rivas Hernandez
Original Author
9 years ago
I need help with color and curtains I am open to all ideas
nmilesn
9 years ago
I am not always a fan of vertical blinds, but you have strong linear elements in the room and have a lot of vertical space. However with that vertical space I might add some more horizontal elements. Like curtains with a few wide, bold colored, off center horizontal stripes. The color of the walls seems a bit intense to me, but not bad. The curtains should compliment the walls blue color (compliment, not match). Off topic. Your walls cover a large area. I think the art on the walls need to be bolder and much larger in scale.
User
9 years ago
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Would you consider this eggplant or some variation thereof? Depending on how much light you have, you could go a bit lighter or a lot. I just happen to love purple and with all the neutral color you have in the room, I think you can really pull this off.
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Natalie
9 years ago
Hi---wallpaper the inlays---nothing too busy. Simple, straight panels for windows. Soft, textured rug... Shiny/reflective accessories... Good Luck!
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User
9 years ago
I did a quick search for fabrics and found these that I thought were fun. It seems that your room may be taking itself too seriously and needs to play a bit more. Perhaps something like these might give you a bit of inspiration.
Gini Roberts
9 years ago
You say that the color of the columns is gray....so I would look at doing the insets a deeper gray, say one or two shades deeper. Carry that over to the wall across with the sliding doors. This is an elegant and timeless look that can tie in all the architectural elements of your home. Raise curtain panels to just under the skylight windows. Add a transitional or even traditional area rug in fun colors, add some throw pillows in one of the accent colors.
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Gini Roberts
9 years ago
Houzz has a great article on choosing the right gray"...
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Farbica
9 years ago
Use as a color scheme the color plan called 'Turtledove her'.
The color plan, including color codes you will find here: http://www.farbica.com/colorplans/coloring_bright.html

Generally use color tones of less contrast.
Blue walls: Change to the minty gray which in the plan is proposed for the door.
More generous use of yellow ocher hues. (Textiles, decorations)
Door: Should be of the same color as the surrounding. Or use the neutral gray that is proposed in the plan for the walls.

Happy coloring!
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User
9 years ago
Sorry, I get that doing grey on grey is easy and trendy right now. However, with the huge expanse that Andrea has on those walls, I can't even begin to imagine how cold and arctic that room would feel, not to mention depressing. That modern sectional needs something to liven it up. Obviously, Andrea was aware of that when she painted the current blue. I would like to hear from her what direction she's wanting to pursue as far as cool/warm ... more neutrals or lots of color. I believe she did mention earlier that she "doesn't mind color" and yes, I know grey is a color but monochromatic is not what I understood her to mean. Andrea, please give us some direction now that you've seen a few suggestions.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years ago
Suggestions:
1. Have draperies made longer with the rod placed just below the horizontal moulding. Be sure they are lined.
2. Pull your furniture away from the wall by at least 30".
3. Choose a new color for your walls that is not so bold and dark. Possibilities include these Sherwin-Williams colors: Accessible Beige, Silvermist, Silver Strand, Sea Salt, Crisp Linen, Celery, Repose Gray, Alpaca, and Knitting Needles, plus countless others. It really depends on what colors you like.
4. Buy larger art. Gallery Direct is a good online source.
5. Select an accent color that works with your new color scheme and add pillows in that color. Repeat the colors in your art.
6. Acquire a large rug.
7. To coordinate all these items, you could use the help of a local interior designer.
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Geneviève
9 years ago
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I like that colour :) about doing something like this for a change :)
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User
9 years ago
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I like her blue too Genevieve but understand the desire for change. I found another inspiration pic that might be useful as well. Love that totem pillow! (pic submitted for color only)
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User
9 years ago
SW paint chip
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greenyogini
9 years ago
I know your question was about color, but the first thing I notice in the images you shared is that the art (mirrors?) on the wall seems too small for the scale of the rest of the items in the space. I would start by choosing a *very* large, oversized piece of art of your choosing to hang in place of the mirrors - and that will help you to find the best wall color for your room.

I see that you like butterflies, so you might consider something like one of these:

http://society6.com/product/butterfly-wrr_stretched-canvas#6=28
http://society6.com/product/butterfly-7a0_stretched-canvas#6=28
http://society6.com/product/iridescent-wonder-wings_stretched-canvas#6=28
http://society6.com/product/butterfly-2-kka_stretched-canvas#6=28
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Andrea Rivas Hernandez
Original Author
9 years ago
I am delighted with all you recommendations. I can't wait to start. I will put in everyone's ideas. And will share the after pics thank you all. I agree about the mirrors lol I need to find a great art peace. Love the butterflies. I want my home to feel welcoming and have warmth not to sure what colors to incorporate for that. My husband wants the grey. Lol
leelee
9 years ago
I really like your wall color. Instead of painting the walls why don't you get a few over-sized pictures and get rid of all those little mirrors and doo-dads. They aren't making an impact--too small and fussy looking for your big sofa and large walls.

Something like one of these.
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leelee
9 years ago
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Hang the art over the sofa just 6 to 8 inches from the top of the sofa to the bottom of the picture. No, it doesn't matter that your walls are very tall. Check out the placement of the pictures in the rooms above.

Look on etsy.com under large art.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years ago
It appears that perhaps it's just the one big wall that is painted turquoise. Is that the case?
Natalie
9 years ago
Yes Carolyn---I thought so too.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years ago
What color are the other walls?
Andrea Rivas Hernandez
Original Author
9 years ago
It's a light grey. I need to colors if I plan to change that whole wall.
Andrea Rivas Hernandez
Original Author
9 years ago
Two.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years ago
New answer:
1 Leave walls as they are.
2. Move furniture away from walls.
3. Buy bigger art.
4. Buy bigger rug.
5. Acquire accent pillows.
6. Get a large console to go against a wall, with lamps on the console and art above.
greenyogini
9 years ago
I would also find a way to disguise the speaker in the corner (and any others that might be in the room). Something like a privacy screen or cabinet could help, or you could mount it on the wall.

(The speaker is hiding in the upper right corner) https://www.houzz.com/photos/105-golden-bear-mediterranean-patio-austin-phvw-vp~205795

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