Advice on accent pillow/throw colors

6 years ago

I'm having trouble finding accent pillows/throws that coordinate with my living room rug. It has a geometric pattern with some dark grey, beige, and mustard. I have a tendency to buy everything grey, so I'd like to branch out and get some color in here. Any/all suggestions welcome!

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pricklypearcactus

6 years ago

West Elm has some cute modern throw pillows. They seem to be on a mustard yellow kick lately.

Crewel Fragments Pillow

Layered Diamonds Crewel Pillow

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jck910
6 years ago
All Pottery Barn
lshack17
6 years ago
It would appear that you like modern/contemporary design? If that is the case, I would suggest the website Allmodern.com. Just search "mustard throw pillows" and 3100 choices appear. I personally think the Pottery Barn pillows are too traditional with that rug. They are pretty, though.
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lefty47
6 years ago
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Hi -- I would not have pillows that go with the colors of the rug . Let the rug be the star . For the contemporary look of your furniture go with textures and different shapes of pillows . Velvets and knubby wovens and even fur in shades of creams and taupes . A few of the velvet pillows can be a soft color or black. For throws have plush or fur in natural shades . I think that would look more sophisticated . Add color or metallics with some decor items . How about a big oversize earthy pot or two . I love the look of your place ... you have done a great job . I would love a house tour !
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Beth H. :
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I feel like I want to 'push' your furniture back a bit. It's like you're trying to fit everything on the rug and it looks squished. give everything some breathing room.

you've got some beautiful pieces in there. very nice room. the color opposite gold/mustard on the wheel is purple. I think any tones of purple, aubergine, violet, would look very nice and compliment what you have.

as for the wall above the bench, something like this artwork would be a nice addition:

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Blissliving-Home-Aya-Purple-and-Metallic-Print-Cotton-Decorative-Pillow/14193588/product.html?TID=QV2:VIEWALLDETAILS
Porter Edun
6 years ago
something with a muted minimal gold on off white with black. A off white Mongolian throw as Beth shows would add some great texture as well as a rattan round or square pouf on the corner.

Good luck!
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Beth H. :
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
like the pouf, Porter. and maybe that mongolian throw over the bench.

can we substitute the white floor lamp with :

I'd like to shift everything about 6-12" away from the glass too.

can you straighten the rug so that it's even w/the grout lines of the tile,,,,up near the tv? looks like it's askew. pull it away from the glass a bit, straighten it and pull it forward if need be, and spread out your furniture a little.
Angel 18432
6 years ago
Love that are suggestion and would put it on the wall where the bench is - by itself - and relocate the bench.
Angel 18432
6 years ago
Yes, pull the rug out from under the sofa. Too much rug under the sofa.
Porter Edun
6 years ago
The Mother in Law tongue would look great in that space!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
6 years ago
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
6 years ago
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This seems to be quite a large room and the furniture and rug look like a little island in it. I would purchase a larger rug, perhaps a sisal one that you can place the smaller one on, or just invest in a much larger rug. The large painting over the bench really helps to fill the room and give it much more interest. By all means do add some more colorful pillows, including one on the black chair. You have a very nice and well-put-together space and with a few additions it will be fabulous.
kjoy1
6 years ago