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bland colour palet

Stephanie Bakich

6 years ago

i know theres some clutter but you get the idea. looking very bland! need some ideas to change the rug, add some colour :)

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how2girl

6 years ago

You have a lot of the same colour/tone, which obviously you already know. Suggest painting the walls as it’s easy to do, relatively low cost/big impact, compared to changing the flooring. Play up the dark accents & change the rug under the table (I just realised there’s a rug there :-)) Any 1 of @annb1997 suggestions would work. Also add a large scale pendant over the dining table.

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annb1997
6 years ago
Stephanie, what I think is missing is some artwork. You certainly have the wall space to accomodate a couple of large pieces. What accent colours do you already have in your decor for living room or family room? Or, what are some of your favourite colours, or do you prefer a more neutral palette? It looks from what I can see in photo, that you lean towards neutrals. Perhaps a rug in a deeper shade of brown, or charcoal, or a lightly patterned one in neutral tones.
Stephanie Bakich
Original Author
6 years ago
thanks for the reply! we have a large navy couch in the living room and s pool table with red felt. I'm not against re felting the pool table
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We agree with the commenters above - that wall is perfect for some amazing art! The little hints of mustard and mid century details that you've already incorporated would pair great with a graphic rug - a few suggestions: https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/bleux-neighbourhood/berlin/ https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/id-collection/emergence-by-louise-mcgregor/ https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/bernabeifreeman/folk/ https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/greg-natale-carpet/milano/ https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/dinosaur-designs-series-1/the-kiss/ https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/dinosaur-designs-series-1/sticks/ https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/in-house-collections/saffron/aztec-summer-azure/ https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/in-house-collections/browse-all-in-house/eden/
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me me
6 years ago
The red accents that you have among the clutter really pop. If you like red, I would go with some red accents.
annb1997
6 years ago

These are just a few rug ideas with blues and black. If your current rug is in good nick, it might be worthwhile looking around for some artwork to tie the neutrals together, and inject either navy or other colours into the room. There are some beautiful walls hangings which would add some texture and interest. A potted plant or two perhaps?

i would not go to the expense of having the pool table re-felted unless you feel it really needs it.
Stephanie Bakich
Original Author
6 years ago
i was considering painting that large wall a royal blue
girlguides
6 years ago
Try a big deep green plant
julie herbert
6 years ago
I would put some beautiful abstracts on the walls a lovely new rug similar to the ones shown and a statement plant ...gorgeous.
annb1997
6 years ago
Stephanie, the royal or navy blue would be striking. It will darken the room but perhaps there's enough natural light? May I suggest you consider a large pendant over your dining table as well? With a dark wall, I think more light in the space for evening meals and wintertime will prove beneficial. My daughter has a large pendant over her dining table which just like your island bench pendants.
Stephanie Bakich
Original Author
6 years ago
thanks annb. this is a more casual dining area. in our formal dining room we have this light. and have literally just got the lights done!
annb1997
6 years ago
That's exactly the pendant light my daughter has! It's brilliant, love the design.

: )

how about a timber light over meals area then? It would incorporate some additional warmth into the room and contrast perfectly with the royal blue or navy wall paint you are considering.
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Bluethumb Online Art Gallery
6 years ago
Hey, Stephanie!

You need some contemporary and bright artwork on those walls!

Check out this "Delightful Brights" curation featuring renowned Bluethumb artists

https://bluethumb.com.au/curations/delightful-brights?s=bright
cloudpants
6 years ago
I love the picture how2girl posted. If you painted a similar blue, you could even emulate the textured rattan vibe through wall art/pendant light and a large rug to tie it all together. As others have suggested, beautiful BIG green plants will look amazing.

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