Mauve/plum?
My wall colour in my bedroom is mauve/plum, the carpet is cream.
What colours would go with this? e.g. for cushions, throws etc
I have pine furniture and a double bed. What assesories would be nice? btw I got rid of all my chrome things, I was sick of them!
2006-08-01 05:17:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I actually thought of warm colors. When I imagine your room I think of warm and soft colors.
Rosey colors in different shades and tones would be really pretty and feminine, and of course, some light/soft greens. Blend in the mauve/plum color.
Some shades of yellow would look okay, although it could look tacky with the cream carpet.
Just go to a paint store and pick up just a bunch of color swatches and then compare them to the colors in your room and go from there.
If I were you, I'd buy your comforter first and the bedding and then match everything to that. I would make it match the wall color with a blend of other colors in it and some cream or light cream sheets. Make sure the picture you put on your wall is a big one with lighter colors (a black or wood frame would look okay) so that it ties the room in together and stands out from the dark walls.
Have light-colored curtains... something similar to the color of the floor or lighter. (not pink).
Have fun!
Wish I was there to help!
2006-08-01 08:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, since plum/mauve is a red-purple tone, I think the best colors to go with it are those opposite the color wheel, a yellow-toned green. Since it is a bedroom, you want some lightness so I would think an avocado green would be pretty without being too dark. If you wanted to "pop" a bright color in there, you could accessorize with some orange as well. If you want to get a theme going, you could use graphite silver and icy tones of blue to cool things down and have a little artic wonderland.
It depends on what you like. Just don't be afraid of color.
2006-08-01 05:25:22 · answer #2 · answered by lilith4507 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soft greens and light cocoa brown for the bed coverings. I love baskets in any room for storage or just plain decorating. I think they would look especially nice with your pine furniture. It you have the room you might add a comfy chair in a neutral cream shade. If you need curtains, check out Bed, Bath and Beyond shower curtains. Some of them can substitute for curtains with a delicate look. Add other items you love to make it your personal sanctuary!
2006-08-01 05:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by just asking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oooooo nice :-) i'd go with complimentary shades of green ... olive, emerald ... combine elaborately embroided cushions with plain solid ones and vary the sizes, use simple throws .... a not too fussy white organza curtain ;-) i'm not a fan of chrome either ... wood seems to live doesn't it ... i prefer teak furniture tho' ......
mauve/plum does sound absolutely delicious ... have fun decorating!
2006-08-01 05:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crystal beads or something sparkling to add some liveliness to the room.Too bad you don't like the chrome though, I actually think silver goes very well with plum.
2006-08-01 06:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by Juju 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a cream colored bedspread with your plum and mauve color for toss pillows, then for curtains use cream with plum and mauve sheer swags
2006-08-01 05:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime Green
as an accent. Browns or neutral colors too would look good
2006-08-01 05:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by legalbambino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with a beige or tan/yellow look. It would look really good, though without actually seeing the other color it's hard to tell.
Good luck!
2006-08-01 05:21:50 · answer #8 · answered by Scoot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like most everyone else, I immdiately thought of greens & light browns. Sounds very pretty!
2006-08-01 05:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by ss020973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first color that came to my mind was forest green, which I think would look great with those other colors.
2006-08-01 05:20:24 · answer #10 · answered by LC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋