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Paint all walls gray or just an accent wall?

2 years ago

Attached are pics of actualLR. I want ikat cream green blue rug from last pic. Should I paint all walls gray or just an accent wall? For the rug in the middle with picture of lady in green dress

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jhp1016
2 years ago
Can you post a picture of the rug you are considering, please?
Rho Dodendron
2 years ago
Brown furniture and brown open kitchen. What other colour will you use if gray is only on accent wall? What colour do you plan to use for kitchen?
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jck910
2 years ago
You have no wall to accent. Every wall has something on it, an accent wall should be solid. I don't think your furniture goes with a blue/green ikat style rug. Post a picture of the rug. NO gray walls. Gray will not complement your floor and cabinets.
Meghann Smith
Original Author
2 years ago
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Meghann Smith
Original Author
2 years ago
I can't really change kitchen counters. And won't be able to immediately re do kitchen cabinets but could within 3 years.
Meghann Smith
Original Author
2 years ago
Could I do entire LR light gray if accent wall is only for a solid wall?
Stacey
2 years ago
Why gray? There seems to be a taupe in your blue/green rug. Do you like that color?
Meghann Smith
Original Author
2 years ago
Yes. I like taupe actually. And may go better with counters. My problem is I cannot find that rug anywhere. The manufacturer no longer makes it. Allegedly according to seller. Can find none like it or that would compliment LR. So need advice.
jhp1016
2 years ago
I've had my heart set on something that I saw on the internet but was no long available/manufactured. It was hard to let go and find a new one that I could purchase. You have a beautiful home! Keep looking for a new rug that is available!
jck910
2 years ago
Can't get the picture to upload. Look at this rug:

Rodeo Pagosa Bohemian Vintage Zig-Zag Pattern Beige 7 ft. 10 in. x 9 ft. 10 in. Area Rug

by Well Woven
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
2 years ago
Gray is already out of style. And why is gray? Your rug does not have any gray in it.

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