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What color to paint coffee table?

shamic_sharon12

last year

I have so much cream colored furniture in my home. Would like the coffee table and end tables to add a bit more color to the room. Thinking of navy. Any suggestions?

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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
last year
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I think your coffee table looks good as it is.

I would bring color with curtains and throw pillows.
shamic_sharon12
Original Author
last year
Thanks

. love the deeper blue. You can't tell by the photo but the windows have plantation shutters on them.
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jackowskib
last year
I think the tables look fine, but would maybe look at a different rug in a bigger pattern that gives a better pop of color. Then you could paint the candlesticks a complementary color, and add navy decorative pillows on sofa.
shamic_sharon12
Original Author
last year
Thank you.
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Norwood Architects
last year
Love the suggestion of a deeper colored rug. That should go a long way toward anchoring your room. Might suggest you pick a medium tone from the rug and paint your coffee and end tables that color.
Maureen
last year
Consider the overall look you want including rug, cushions and accessories, as coordination is important. Suggest looking at inspiration pictures for help.

I don’t mind the cream, but suggest painting over the antique finish/rethink accessories.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
That's a terrible image of the room. Supply a new one with more light so we can see the actual colors you are working with.
freedomplace1
last year
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I tried to lighten it - but a better photo would be good.

Yes, navy blue should be fine if you want to paint the table. Leave the wood top.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
IMO painted furniture has a very specific look and I think the coffee table looks great where you show it . There are many ways to add color to a space without painting the furniture

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