Which colours work with a grey sofa ?
Polly D
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hi All,
I've been hunting for the perfect wall art for my living room, but can't find any that fits all, the size of the sofa, the colors I love and in the price I want.
Am now thinking of adding some tribal wall baskets and a display shelf on one wall, length of the sofa is 300 cms, and some wall hanging/mirror on another wall. Questions :-
- I like pink, teal, aqua and mustard. What colors I can pick so it suits the grey sofa, adds colour and not look too.messy ?
- Do we get these wall baskets in Australia? I saw these on Etsy but they are all.in the US.
- Or should I just add neutral baskets and add color by cushions and throws ?
Appreciate all your help.
Thanks.
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julie herbert
5 years agoHi Polly,
You could go a row of framed prints on a floating shelf above sofa for a lovely look but if you want a real wow factor, try a collection of African baskets , a beautiful wall hanging and some fab cushions and throw, could look stunning on your gorgeous sofa.
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5 years agojulie herbert
5 years agoHi Polly,
I love neutrals but you could add a splash of your favourite colour in cushions or a throw, look at some of the boho cushions, African baskets, on EBay, black and neutral would work with your grey couch, you could even find some woven patterned placemats to add and .blend with a beautiful basket
Polly D
5 years agojulie herbert
5 years ago
cloudpants
5 years agoHere are some pics which may give ideas about using a combination of neutrals and pops of colour with your grey couch...
siriuskey
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoYou could pick a favorite colour for cushions just using different fabrics
Jan Dobson
5 years agoPolly, I’m not sure where this will fit re your budget, but when I saw your post and colour preferences I couldn’t help but think of Raelene Williams’ work. Sometimes too, one statement piece may work out to be more affordable than several separate items. Team with a throw and one or two cushions in a complimentary colour, and you’re done. Loved cloudpants suggestion too btw. You’ve got a good eye, so it will be lovely whatever you choose. Don’t forget to post the progress and after photos :)
Jan Dobson
5 years agoPolly D
5 years agome me
5 years agodreamer
5 years agoI think cloudpants photo suggestion of painting frames, different colours, is a wonderful inexpensive way to add colour. I have found these websites for genuine African weave baskets in Australia. You can source beautiful bright paintings, 1000 x 1000, or larger, from furniture display shops for under $500. Also Zanui, WallArtPrints and temple and Webster have great art. Or visit your local op shop, buy frames for less than $10 each, and make a wonderful frame art display.
Polly D
5 years agojulie herbert
5 years agoPolly D
5 years agoHow do you like these two ? The painting is my absolute fav but original.is full of textures and is quite expensive. The print is quite mediocre. Just adds color, thats all.
dreamer
5 years agoHi Polly, this is a painting on Zanui website. When you say expensive, what is your total budget for your wall. If you buy baskets, for genuine baskets around $30-80 each, plus shelving, wall hanging and wall mounts. Your decision on what is best for you, will be led by your budget. We have a shop in WA called Living Emporium, they have excellent range of paintings and general wall art/hangings, also another called Thingz. Im sorry, I do not know which part of Australia you are in.
Polly D
5 years agosiriuskey
5 years agodreamer
5 years agoHi Polly, Zanui, https://www.zanui.com.au, have a great range of paintings as per previous post. I have looked into Living Emporium, and Thingz, but they appear to not deliver outside of WA. Sorry.
julie herbert
5 years agocloudpants
5 years agoI (&friends) have purchased amazing, large, original Aboriginal artworks at very reasonable prices from this gallery in Darwin. (Photos are from my recent trip there). They will post for a very good price. Stretching the canvas on wood cost under $200 for one of the larger pieces.
https://readbackaboriginalart.com/
Polly D
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julie herbert
5 years agoHi Polly,
Found these on EBay , very reasonable and in Melbourne under Artwork, lots of lovely ideas from everyone for you.
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Kerry Ann
5 years agoHi Polly
You’re photo of the grey sofa and cushions reminded me of my daughter’s living room that we dressed ready for sale. Being a block grey colour her sofa definitely needed some bright colours and pattern. She already owned a colourful print and I chose some coordinating colours and bought new cushions - all from Pottery Barn, which is now in Australia.
We also painted the brick fireplace a very soft green grey, which made the timber mantle stand out adding some much needed warmth to the room. The mantle and fireplace helped give the room some “depth” and texture - ie not everything was a flat surface.
It helps to stand back and ask what does the room need, and then go searching for different ways to achieve it. It is incredibly frustrating when we can’t buy the range of items in Australia we see in other countries without paying a small fortune!
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