How to make my boring living room come to life??
Hi there I would appreciate any help with my living room. It faces north and a few years ago I chose a warmish gray (bm Abalone) thinking it would be ok but it looks purple. I do plan on painting it a lighter and warmer off white (classic gray bm) because of that I haven’t put much effort into it unfortunately. I really want to make the wall above couch look nice but I don’t really know how. And I know I should probably switch out the console and coffee tables but I feel stuck. The opposite side where entry and ledges are is pretty dull as well. Any ideas?
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PROJudyG Designs
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThe undertone of abalone is brown. The reason you see purple is the cold bluish light coming into the North facing room.
You have some nice pieces and a warmer color will change everything. B.M. Montgomery White for the walls will make a huge difference. It isn’t an overwhelming yellow, just a nice creamy white. You sofa will look better, as will the rug and the white chairs will look whiter.
Add throw pillows and a great piece of art. Maybe layer a white fluffy white rug under the coffee table.
Elaine Betancourt
3 years agoAhh I’m trying to avoid colors like that because of the color I have across :( I think it wouldn’t look cohesive. You don’t think bm classic gray would be ok with it? Let me show you a picture of the other side so you can see the color I’m talking about. Let me know if you can ty :)
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