Stuck in the 2000’s
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jmm1837
4 years ago
partim
4 years agoI don't think aqua is a good choice.
On this link, scroll down to the section on Color Harmonies. Your current pillows, for example, are a triadic color scheme with the 3 secondary colors green, purple and orange (rust). I don't see a color scheme where the aqua would look good with your green and purple.
For better suggestions, show us pictures of the 4 walls of the room, and the furniture you are keeping. What color are your walls? Is new paint in the budget? It might have a bigger impact than throw pillows.
You might get some ideas from this search The green and eggplant could be very sophisticated.
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Comments (8)Oh. Silly me, thank you for clarification. So. I believe something like dark blue, glossy and brilliant, can be used for cabinets, it should work with granite, and you paint backsplash and tile with the warmest white so still is not too stark against granite, kinda borrow the most light color found in the granite.But you'll have darker kitchen, and maybe more prone-to chipping tiles, I never had painted tiles but heard different opinions on them, some were very favorable too. And you'll have warmer tiles next to "cooler" paint. Can still work if repeated around -but not sure it's the look you're after. Or- you paint cabinets this blue(as an example), but leave the rest the same. I'm not sure how you benefit from this endeavor, except of introducing color where stain was(stain is very nice btw). But if you really love the idea-something like rich blue would work with golden tones of everything else. Or-and might be making most sense-you leave the cabinets as they are now, save on all this paint, change granite and backsplash that are most "tuscan" of all, which is not to say they're bad, -and have a great kitchen. That might not need future remodel. (unless you're changing the layout)Cabinets seem to be in great shape. You can paint then floor tiles only, or make them work. Or-you simplify backsplash only, go for something glike glossy ceramics -it won't be stark white, since it has to work with granite..but it'll change the vibe significantly enough. You won't change the color scheme enough, but you'll take the kitchen in the direction where you want to see it. Maybe it'll bug you less if at all. I'd bring samples and try to see them in your space. i might even tape a paper over the backsplash (or on the flooring too) to see how it might look with different colors, get an impression-what will make the most differemnce, what might work, what not, what might be worth the hard work, and what really waits because the newer is not better than the old. Me-I'd do nothing, besides decorating with things I love that bridge colors and styles together. Unless the kitchen is in such conrtadiction with the rest of the house it literally pains me. You chose a nice hardware, I love your lighting fixture which I presume you picked..walnut floors should work with just about everything, although would be nice to see them...I think you'll pull it all off so it ties together nicely. I really do hope others weigh in (maybe they did already while I was wtiting this essay lol)...See Morejayes1
4 years agoThank you all for your helpful replies. Not at home to shoot the furniture and walls but did just find this fabric at a local store. The background is the exact eggplant color of ottoman and drape panels. The green fern works with the olive green couch. I was thinking I could use some aqua prints
to lighten things up. Would that bring my living room into the modern world?
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Our color palette. Sofa/loveseat is green. Panels are purple as is the ottoman The whole house was painted last year (Dunn Edwards Bone) and carpet was put in right after that. All the trim and doors are pure white. The downstairs is all open concept. I do not want to repaint. Replacing drapes, buying new artwork and reupholstering any of the furniture is not in the budget. What I would like to do is add a bit of interest by introducing a new color to use in throw pillows and blanket. I thought it would be simple. It’s not! I appreciate the samples many have provided. I guess the bone wall color might preclude using a white background fabric (?). The fabric I posted, while the colors are right, seems a bit bland. Just looking for suggestions for a fabric that will work. No energy (or money ) to redo much else.
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