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What goes with chocolate brown?

16 years ago

I recently moved and am in search of a few pieces of furniture to match a chocolate brown (very dark, think espresso) leather couch I kept. I need a coffee table, end tables and entertainment center for the living room, and bar stools for the nearby kitchen area. I want a modern look and am wondering what colors and styles to get. Any ideas? Thanks!

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cinlo
16 years ago
You may want to post this on the Home Decorating Forum as well with any pictures you might have of your couch, living room, etc. They are very helpful over there in giving advice.
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skypathway
16 years ago
Skibee, I saw you posted this in HDF, but I'm answering you here. Basically it's what doesn't go with a very dark brown - your options are broad. How do you want the room to feel - making that determination will help. If you want a serene peaceful room, you could consider aquas, and a wide range of blues from pastel to steel blue. If you want a fun, hip place then maybe pops of tangerine orange and lime green would meet your needs. Want something exotic, reds/ terracotta and saffrons would work.

Sky
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