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What color couch covers should I get?

hillary jenkins

2 years ago

Hey all, I just moved into a new apartment and really dislike the color of my walls (they're sorta khaki colored?) - I feel like they clash with the color of my couch & sofa-chair. What color couch/sofa-chair covers do you think I should get? Other decorating advice would also be much appreciated!

Thank you so much! :)

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Sharon Fullen
2 years ago
Your room is a blank canvas. No color, no distinct styling, on reflection of your personality. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of ways to reinterpret this space. Explore Houzz and Pinterest and create some inspiration boards. Think about the colors in your wardrobe and translate them into rugs, art, curtains, pillow and walls. Buy a pillow or piece of art that you really love and use it as a starting point. Gather samples and create a theme boards.

Try color with sample jars of a soft sage green, a bold steel blue or a creamy milk chocolate. Paint swatches around the room and live with them for a while. You may find you have a hidden love.
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