Need advice on colour

September 10, 2017

I am wanting to update/replace the rug in my lounge area. Due to a very heavily patterned lounge suite I am seeking some ideas regarding colour & texture.

I have tried a charcoal colour - but absorbs a lot of light in the room& want to keep room light & bright.

Txs Sue

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girlguides
White? Or white with light grey fleck to match colour in vouch
September 10, 2017
KK1000
Use either the lightest or darkest colour in the fabric pattern as a guide and just a plain rug.
September 10, 2017
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snf10
Thanks - colours in lounge suite are golden honey colour with vibrant yellow, mustard, white & mocha along with black velour in pipping & large rose pattern. Trying to keep away from white if I can. Txs
September 10, 2017
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Windview Australia
I would go with the mustard yellow as it's a neutral yellow that won't compete with all the other colours
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Crissy
you could possibly go the mocha color of the leaves...but keep it plain. .. and if possible, change your lamp shade to match the rug and even a more neutral print on t ground the wall...it seems too busy...too many colors.
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Nick
bright color like green. absorbs more light
September 11, 2017
Jay Aguilar
I think light colors would go perfectly with the interiors.
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celerygirl
Ohhhhhhh boy! It looks sooooooooo busy! Try to eliminate the same pattern pillows. Your rug is actually proper colour, you just need bigger one. Get accent pillows the same color as rug, get throw the same colour as pillows. Your wall art is not in right colour. You do not have any colours from wall art in your room. So go minimalist, use the same colours as your rug, pillows for wall art.

Still looks busy. :-((
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Illuminide Interiors, Expect Excellence.
HI snf10

I would consider removing the ottoman from the room all together and buying a coffee table, that pattern is super wild and there was enough material left to even continue it into the cushions. Possible look at introducing a violet /purple rug to compliment the yellow/orange coming through the couch. Would keep it colour blocked as anymore pattern on the floor will surely clash.

Good Luck!

Thanks Paul
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snf10
What shade of violet / purple? Could be an interesting contrast.
September 12, 2017
Julie Walton
How about using white, the white range has a group with different degrees of yellow incorporated in them. Have a look, won't hurt. Good luck.
September 12, 2017
annb1997
Celery girl has good idea about replacing cushions with plain light coloured ones. And I agree with Paul about replacing the coffee table. I'd be tempted to have a glass-topped gold one, which would complement the sofas. Some ideas:
September 12, 2017
snf10
thanks - round table?
September 12, 2017
annb1997
I think so. It will soften the straight lines of your sofas and reflect light in the room.
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annb1997
It would also allow your light rug to show more prominently.
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