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Help! Please! No clue what to do

8 years ago

Got new wardrobes & I really dislike the colour of the glass it's a kinda of dark beige/biscuit colour. Too expensive to change the glass now..... What colour walls & furnishings will go?? Painted room a subtle grey/greige but not confident of the colour with the wardrobe! Someone please help. (Also carpet here to stay)

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pippamc
8 years ago
Hi!
I had a quick look through the Houzz pics (imaginatively, under 'beige wardrobes'!) and most seem to be shades of coffee, caramel etc to tone with the wardrobes. I've attached some of the pics. One included a blue as an accent, which looked lovely if you're feeling brave!
Alternatively, is the an option for taking off one or two of the doors, so some storage was open? I appreciate that's not ideal when you've paid for new doors, but might be a way of breaking up the colour, which might make it easier for you to enjoy?
Final alternative: photo magnets are available in quite cool little squares. You could use sepia tones and arty images and use that to break up the panels, if you really hate them.
I would guess, though, that with some room tweaks and time, you'll feel happier with them! Fingers crossed :)
Good luck xx
minnie101
8 years ago
Hi. It's a shame you don't like the new wardrobe.

think the ŵall colour is fine. I would just layer lots of different shades of grey and beige to bring it together. Stick to white bedding, add cushions and a throw in different shades with pattern and texture. Go for a pale biscuit or pale grey for the curtains/blinds. black accents also lift beige/grey so maybe furniture legs, picture frames, lamp shades etc. Maybe also add some gold for a ceiling light and mirror. For art, I would probably go for something with a white background just to bring more White into the room. Alternatively you could always add colour, as Pippa said blue works but any colour would as the scheme is neutral, I also think blush pink works really well. Good luck!
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silyab53
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
You could look at 'The Window Film Company' - a UK Co. with masses of designs. They also do cut-to-size and bespoke.

I think this would be a great solution at a reasonable price. There are other companies too, just search 'window film'

Using this will let you move on from your 'white elephant' and concentrate on the rest of the room.

Hope that helps as it has spurred me on to address my conservatory windows, which I've put off dealing with for years, so thanks!

B
silyab53
8 years ago
Ps - just discovered 'Adobe Window Films' who have a range of fabulous COLOURED film which means you could use a colour from the palate you want in the room decoration. I love it!

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