Help with accent chair

6 years ago

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Purchased a new rug to update den but it has a bit more green in it then i wanted. However i love the rug! i was thinking of adding a small beige accent chair and of course updating pillows. looking for any/all suggestions. TIA

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9

6 years ago

On my screen I see no green whatsoever, only blue and various shades of gray, beige and cream. You are probably the best judge of what color will look good with the shades that are genuinely there. Since the carpet has a large pattern, I would choose a tiny pattern of the colors that are already there, or you can do stripes or small squares. As long as the colors are harmonious, and the pattern looks good with the rug, you're home free.

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cpaul1
6 years ago
No, do not do a solid beige chair. Do a patterned upholstered chair that pulls from the gray color of the couch. A beige chair will not only be boring, it will be too stark a contrast against the darker colors you have in that space.
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bkmmc7
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks, the couch is actually a brown, almost tweed which is why I was thinking of khaki/beige. what kind of a pattern do you think would work? I feel like the rug is too busy for a large pattern. But I absolutely love the rug. It is so soft and plush.
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bkmmc7
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks Ingrid. Rug is blue with a greenish hue depending on the lighting. it also has beige, cream and brown. I didn't think about stripes, was thinking of a tone on tone pattern. Will give the stripes some thought, thanks!
redoredone
6 years ago
That's what makes color suggestions so difficult from screen pics. I also see blue, gray and a few touches of brown in the rug. No green at all. Your cute dog seems to like it, though!
Fsal
6 years ago
I have the exact same rug in my entry way. It can sometimes look green and sometimes a pale blue depending on the time of day. And it’s definitely busy, and gorgeous. I would stick to the neutrals that you already suggested. I’ll post a photo when I get a chance.
havingfun
6 years ago
i not only see the blue only but the couch is gray on my screen.
havingfun
6 years ago
i think that if your couch is brown and the rug has beige and brown, i would do a beige chair with it. how about something like these for pillows:
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these are what i call statement pillows, in your case you can put one on your chair and one or two, but stay to corners for two. If you want more i would stick to solids that go with your rug and furnishing colors. All the pillows I collect are 18"x18" <$25. let me know i can toss and give you a few more if you do not like. this way your thread is not too long
bkmmc7
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you for the pillow suggestions. I see quite a few that I think would look terrific! Appreciate the time and effort....I didn't think of Amazon for pillows. Which is crazy bc I am on there constantly. Will check them out now. I should have posted the pic of the entire room, not just the rug. Will update when get home. Thank you again.
havingfun
6 years ago
glad you like! never a problem, i have at least a half dozen folders with pillows. it has become my passion.

What i like about amazon pillows or pillow covers, which is all most have, is that they often go to $1 and almost all are cotton, linen or a blend, a lot of the others are not. but i do shop in about a dozen places and will go anywhere there are some reasonable pillows. the blue ones with the limbs and white blossoms, i forgot this one i just got.
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isnt she a beauty?
bkmmc7
Original Author
6 years ago
bkmmc7
Original Author
6 years ago
Hope this view is better. I want to replace the blue chair and will most likely have to paint. My bargain rug is going to cost a fortune! Lol
Charlie Noleal
6 years ago
Maybe you should choose the right pillows for the harmonious design of this. The rugs looks fine. You just have to choose the best color of pillows you wanna put in there.
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bkmmc7
Original Author
6 years ago
I just purchased 3 pillows to see if they can help pull it all together. maybe I am to monochromatic. My friend loves them together.
Fsal
6 years ago
Finally got a chance to post some pics for you. I moved into my current house and the previous homeowners had done a superb custom paint job, so I did the opposite of what most people do. I matched my rugs to the paint. Hopefully the paint colors inspire you:)
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bkmmc7
Original Author
6 years ago
Your entrance way is lovely. Thank you for your time and advice. I am going to paint, I have ordered some new pillows for the time being and I just purchased fabric to do a quick reupholster of the ottoman because I felt that was too dark. Still stuck on the chair....