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Coastal Living Room Help

6 years ago

The colors I'm trying to use are light aqua/seafoam, tan, cream, and grey.

I'm trying to match a rug and artwork to decorative pillows. I need the decorative pillows to make up a window seat and also a sectional sofa... so I will need several pillows. The couch will be a cream/tan color.

Which rug/artwork combo do you like better?

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6 years ago

I like your colours. I think it's a soft, serene look. I do agree that you should only use the coral pattern on the rug. What is your furniture? Is any of it wood?

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Melrose
Original Author
6 years ago
Here are some pillows I like. Do any of them work?
Any advice or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. I am not experienced or good at this.
Melrose
Original Author
6 years ago
I also like these wall decorations. Would any of these work with this scheme? Thank you
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havingfun
6 years ago
not truly light aqua?
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do these help with the blue color?
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Anglophilia
6 years ago
Seacoast living is usually accompanied by very bright light, unless one is in foggy Maine. And that bright light is going to wash out your chosen colors and make the room drab and dull. Go for brighter blues and crisp whites.
cawaps
6 years ago
If you do a coral pattern rug, I wouldn't also do coral-patterned pillows.
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lisaam
6 years ago
I agree with coral pattern to only be used once, so maybe yes on the rug but not on pillows as well. The difference between the first and second sets of images seems only in scale and somewhat inconsequential so choose whichever makes more sense. If you're happier with the soft aqua and cream colors, I think that's fine even though a darker blue and white would have a nice crisp feel.
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C Marlin
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I like the colors chosen but as anglo said, in a room they will look washed out, unless you add some good punches of color.
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Rose Druckman
6 years ago
I like the first rug and art combo. I like the color palate. Unless I'm missing something, did the OP mention coral anywhere?
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havingfun
6 years ago
no, it is the theme of the day though.
msmeow
6 years ago
The rugs posted in the OP are coral patterns (not coral color).
Melrose
Original Author
6 years ago
@ranmarie

I was thinking of doing a distressed type of wood for a coffee table? Yes? Like one of these 2 types?
Melrose
Original Author
6 years ago
So you guys think if I'm doing the coral rug and artwork, I should stick with solid color pillows? No more coral pattern.. can any other pattern work as I have shown in the pillow pics above?

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment
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Elite Interiors & Furniture Gallery
6 years ago
I like the rug with the white coral & aqua/seafoam backgound with the artwork
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
6 years ago
Definitely you can use other patterned pillows but I would think about using solid ones in a brighter or darker blue also. I really like the second coffee table with metal. I wouldn't go so beachy that it becomes a cliche. You might tire of that look fairly quickly.
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Melrose
Original Author
6 years ago
So geometric prints for pillows are okay to use if I go with a coral design rug? And it's okay to do different shades of the aqua seafoam blue color? I was concerned this would look mismatched but it sounds like it's okay to do?
havingfun
6 years ago
nautical type stripes.
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User
6 years ago
Funny! I was going to ask if you were considering distressed wood. I like the bottom table with the metal. Definitely mix up your pillows, the coral print, striped, I like the one you posted, white with gold around the edges? And then some sea foam solid colour, maybe with texture?
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Live Good
6 years ago
Here are some suggestions on some throw pillows for the color scheme you are going for.
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Barnhart Gallery
6 years ago
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Melrose your instincts are all good. I especially like your first two pillows with either of the combinations above it. As a scuba diver, the first one speaks to me of the strange and beautiful undersea world without screaming anemone. I like that your references aren't too literal. Trust your eye and choose what appeals to you.
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havingfun
6 years ago
ok scuva! lol scuvey, scuvey do?

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Barnhart Gallery
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Habing fun, I habe no idea what you're talking about ;)!
havingfun
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you are cute barnhart, but no way will i cohab with you. dear we are on a roll!
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