Pillows to match area rug/ need to add color to the room

3 years ago

I just purchased two new couches and I am having a hard time matching pillows to the color of the couch with the area rug. The couches are a deep tan and the rug has shades of gold, gray/silver and a grayish blue.. I would like to have different textures and color pillows on the couch.

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Maureen

3 years ago

Getting the right combination of cushions is not easy - mixing patterns, solids, textures, shapes and sizes. It may take a few shopping trips and bring home a few and try them out. Suggest not trying too hard to mimic rug and being safe, as walls and couch are so similar, room needs some punch and be sure to layer.

If you accessorize the tv wall, the room will feel more layered as well.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I'd be looking for pillows that are khaki and dark blue, and mostly dark blue.

And your TV is mounted way too high. Your home is not a sports bar.

I would also position a wall-mounted cabinet below the TV
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Ellen S
3 years ago
I agree that pulling in the blue would be ideal. Also something on the wall with the TV to anchor it visually is a good idea. You could place something blue on one side of it, like a vase, that would continue the blue elsewhere in the room.
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Imani Jackson
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
@BeverlyFLADeziner I definitely agree with the dark blue and khaki. I actually bought those exact colors at home goods yesterday and I feel like they didn’t look the best. Should I change the texture of the pillows, choose larger pillows or is there a way to tie The colors in somewhere else? (the dark blue pillow is valor)
Ellen S
3 years ago
They don’t work because they don‘t add enough visual interest. Everything is solid on solid. A print that includes at least some blue will work better than the solid khaki pillows. I would get some printed and highly textured pillows (Tassels, fringe), rather than solid.
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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Pick up the blue from the rug and maybe add a second color, e.g. green or copper. SOOOOO much beige in that room! Find some pretty glass or metal objects for the coffee table too.

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lwfromny
3 years ago
Your rug is beautiful :). Others are giving good advice - the only thing I would add is that with leather couches, it’s best to look for feather filled pillows. Other pillows don’t have enough weight to stay put and they tend to slide down flat or even fall on the floor. Feather pillows will stay put.
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Theresa Janssen
3 years ago
here are some additional options, I would also add that you want to make sure you add large sizes like 22x22 or 20x20, larger sizes with down filled inserts will up the look too. you can get the insert one size up from the cover to plump up the pillow.
Julie Schmooley
3 years ago
Hey! Love Maureen’s examples, it’s also so hard to find pillows. I’ve had great luck on Etsy, although sometimes pricey. Something that I think could help is a white or cream heavy knit blanket to throw over the one couch :) along the back! Have fun!