Help choosing curtains and wall color for family/play room
We just moved into our new home and our family room/playroom is in the basement. Our immediate plan is to buy blackout curtains for the windows but we do plan to paint the walls eventually.
Some useful details:
- The walls are a light gray
- The carpet is a dark grey with white details
- The length of the curtains would be ~36 inches
- We are debating wall-mounting the TV in the space between the windows (right now the TV is on an old changing table/dresser)
- We just bought a couch in a light gray fabric (attached the stock image since the couch hasn't arrived) so that will have to match whatever we choose for the walls and the curtains.
- We have a brown armchair (pictured) that we may or may not keep but if we do keep it, it should also go with the color scheme.
Any suggestions for colors for the curtains and walls? I am hoping the curtains will bring light into an otherwise pretty dark room and painting the walls should also make a big difference.
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Maureen
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI‘d suggest blinds instead for a more modern look. Windows are too close to the walls as well, do curtains will be cover too much of the window, making room darker. Paint and lighting choices will have the most influence in making the space feel lighter.
Suggest a creamy white paint color and light furniture pieces. I would also add a console vs just mounting tv
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Think how room can be pulled together by your accessories and your cushion choices will play a big role.
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoIdea for curtains fairly full, and that same fabric starched,etc. flat across - for a neat and trim look?
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoNot sure why sheer/ semi-sheers aren't used more across entire walls, and to hide tv and more. I've seen in modern rooms though. Ikea sells those curtains I think.
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