Suggestions for 2 story great room stuck in the 90's!?
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Accent wall in 2 story great room
Comments (3)You know if you really want to paint that wall one more time, try this - don't be afraid of a strong color. Not a dark color, but something that ISN'T muted, like the taupes and greys you've been trying. A contrast wall won't look "right" unless it actually contrasts a fair amount. Whatever you like is perfectly ok - all taupe or muted shades of grey, if that's what you like then there's no harm, no foul. But if you REALLY want an accent wall, my guess is that its not looking "right" to you because there still isn't enough contrast. Personally I'd go with something in the orange range. Not orange per se, but something in that spectrum. Think Glidden Orange Blossom, Behr Vitamin C, or Benjamin Moore Cantaloupe. I suggest this (something in the orange spectrum) because you've got lots of heavy dark furniture in the room and its heavy on the brown side - so something that will accentuate that, and draw it out and lighten it, without getting dark and heavy. I think something similar to one of the colors listed will satisfy your apparent preference for more muted colors while also providing actual contrast that will be attractive with the rest of the room. I like seafoams and blue/green colors also, but I don't think either of those would work as well in that room with that furniture as something in the orange range, and anything dark will just be TOO dark. I think something like the Cantaloupe etc would help that wall to sort of "glow" and give a warm feeling to the entire space. Maybe that is what you are looking for? You might even consider something even stronger, like Behr Mango Tango (towards the yellow end) or Citrus Punch (towards the red side). Similar colors include Benjamin Moore Tangerine Mist or Peach Jam, Orange Sherbet, or if you're really brave - Butterfly Wings is a good strong color that might look good. Tangerine Zing is a good bright color more towards the yellow end. Tangerine Fusion. Sooo many choices! Can you tell I have a ton of paint chips hanging about just now? LOL! Both Behr and Benjamin Moore have virtual rooms online to try your colors out. Benjamin Moore's is a lot easier to use, IMO. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/personal-color-viewer?action=category&page=/en-us/photos/living-room Pick the one labeled "Crisp Contemporary Living Room" - it's got an accent wall built in so you can try various color combinations before you take up your paint brush again....See MorePaint color: Accent wall in 2 story great room
Comments (12)That color your friend suggested is very pretty. You could certainly try that. Since you mention your furniture is reddish this might be a better option than a rust red wall, but I can't really say. You should choose a color that really appeals to you. Is there a certain color that shows up often in your wardrobe? That might be something to consider. You should certainly start out with doing just the wall and see how that looks. If you feel happy with that don't go any further. This is your home and you have to love it. Don't worry about accessorizing. Even just a few pillows and a throw can make that color look integrated. You can always visit here again and get advice after the wall is painted. I can't wait to see the result!...See MoreHow to arrange 90s great room
Comments (37)Denise Marchand cawaps After discussing with my family, I'm afraid sectionals are out. My partner doesn't like them as they remind him of dorm/college housing, and noted that our family/extended doesn't really like to sit side by side and migrates to the chairs. And there's the sleeping on the sofa habit that would immediately go into effect with 2 sectionals. Could I can use sofas/daybed/chairs to create the same L shape? I took our existing furniture and moved it into place to see what Ls would feel like. Here's what I have so far (the brown trunk-like table that makes an L to the sofa in the foreground in picture 1 is serving as another sitting piece): I'm not sure if I have enough space for a banquette + 2 chairs at the bay window. Perhaps just two chairs backed up to the window? The Eames chairs also feel very crowded if I put them where you directed in your layout and feel like they're floating randomly in the middle of the room. I pushed them to the walls. If this could work then I can get two matching chairs for this corner instead of whats there: I think the Eames chairs might need to be relocated to another part of the house. They aren't very "efficient" in terms of footprint or placement in this room. I think the tv might be re located as well, because right now it's too far from either sofa. Perhaps I can put in a large floral tapestry (maybe 6 ft high by 8 ft) against the wall on that long console. As you can see, I'm trying to get a focal point without the tv or a fireplace, for now. If the layout works for us in 2 years down the line, then I'll feel more comfortable spending more money for a fireplace install. We just finished a large remodel a month ago and I've finally cleaned all the drywall dust and anything else that involves ripping a wall immediately is somewhat daunting. I have 2 more layouts that I will post pictures of next....See MoreNeed help with 2 story great room wall that is common with loft wall.
Comments (20)I have a feeling that the shelves with pictures and objects on them may be a passing trend, one that I personally have never found terribly attractive. I do think that more could be done to make the living area more attractive. I'm afraid the rug in the dining area is too small, and the little round rug in front of the couch looks not quite right. I would get a large rectangular rug that covers the whole of the furniture area and find a warmer color that harmonizes with the furniture rather than picking up the cold gray color of the fireplace which doesn't really harmonize with the color of the adjoining cabinets. I would choose different rugs for the living and dining areas. With larger rug areas the sound level in this huge area would probably also be dampened. The picture with the yellow sofa has a much more modern vibe which makes more sense with the shelf arrangements, and probably would look blah without the yellow couch as an interesting focal point. Your colors are all very safe and neutral if you will compare them to the photos of high spaces posted above. I think more lively colors, beginning with some bolder choices of rugs, pillows, etc. would keep the focus on where people are living rather than the high walls. You have a beautiful space (love the windows and views), and to have the furniture turn its back on the view seems a pity. A lot can be done to resolve some of these issues, and perhaps seeking some professional help would be a good direction to take....See MoreHU-558061979
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