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Transitioning colors

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I am looking at changing over my taupe walls and black/beige/taupe furniture and accents to more of a grey /black/ white combination. Wood is currently a golden oak and hope to be painting or replacing the baseboards to white. Furniture has dark wood/black leather (almost espresso).

Don't want to spend a fortune getting new furniture, but want to be able to make some smaller less expensive changes to the more updated color scheme.

Any suggestions on how to go about this? I know that taupes can sometimes go with greys, but not sure how to go about this.

Thanks for any input!

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5 years ago

Lovely room. I think if you go with neutral color you would not probably need to change anything.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
Could yo post some pics please.
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decoenthusiaste
5 years ago
I think I'd take that chair seat to the paint store and use it to find a complimentary color scheme. Replace the masculine black sofa with something lighter and softer to work with the curves in your tables and the pattern of the chair fabric. Start fresh with some new decor items (I don't consider sticks as decor.) and a big area rug that slips under the front 1/3 of the sofa and chairs.
connie1262
Original Author
5 years ago
Which chair are you referring to?
decoenthusiaste
5 years ago
The chair in your last photo with the navy cushion on it.
connie1262
Original Author
5 years ago
The cushion is black actually :)

Thanks for your input.
Jamie Ludwig
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I just made a simular transition. I started by painting the walls a light grey and all the trim a bright fresh true white. Replaced a black accent chair with one that would go with the new color scheme (not too expensive). Then I tied my brown couch and love seat (that were like new and I could not afford to replace) in with very carefully chosen throw pillows. The new pillows have the new grey and white with a touch of brown from the couch to tie it all together. You can also use an area rug to tie the colors too.

Also look at any metal or wood items you can paint a new color like lamps, picture frames or accent tables? Changing cream lamp shades to white? All cheap ways to change a look without breaking the bank to buy all new stuff.
connie1262
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks Jamie. I dont know if you can tell from my pics, but I have cream colored Hunter Douglas shades. If I am going with a true white, will these be OK to stay do you think?

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