What’s a good neutral wall color that complements this painting?
This beautiful painting is the focal point of my completely bare living room. I had it framed in a soft gold and I love it the colors i it. Not a fan of purple though.
My walls are white right now and we have oak trim (trying to make what we put in our home “work” with the trim). Id love color scheme ideas! Not a fan of gray walls. Idea on a Couch color? I want 2 Accent chairs near our bay window. Wall color? Apologies for the weird lighting....maybe I can take more during the day. Attached some pics of things that I’m drawn to. I have 3 kids-this room won’t be used frequently but it’s the first thing you see when you walk in the door so I want it to look warm, inviting, and classy, and timeless yet cool.
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acm
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Maureen
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoSuggest white walls and furnishings/colors that work with a young family and not too jarring from the rest of your home. Rooms don’t have to match art and when they don’t, they can actually become more of a focal point vs a design feature added for aesthetics. I find the examples you show are not hitting the mark. Look for couch first, then rug, chairs and accents in that order.
If you look at inspiration pictures and focus on the combinations used, you will get a better sense where to head and what appeals to you. Rooms below range from classic/more formal to progressively warmer/casual. Considering how room will be used is most important.
Rebecca Guyon
3 years agoRebecca Guyon
3 years agoChristine Callahan
3 years agoI have similar trim and have bright white walls. My couch is navy and I have a bright loveseat (chartreuse).
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