What color do you think I should paint my walls (I want them to go with my furniture)?

Question

This is my furniture (well, some of it, I also have another end table and loveseat) tan couches with black coffee/end tables.... http://img106.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20070515new0068jo5.jpg
I also have trim to paint.. I was thinking a really dark burgandy red/maroon.. What do you think? Give me other color ideas you think would work well and/or easy faux finish ideas.

I live with my boyfriend so it cant be TOO girly :P he is picky

I have black end and coffee tables, would it look bad to have some lighter brown in the throw pillows and accent stuff?

Answer 1

Maroon would make it nice and warm, a good place to relax! If you want it to be more modern, I would suggest blue.

Answer 2

My bedroom furniture is similarly colored to what you have there and we did a really dark burgandy on the walls. We accented with sort of a pale yellowish green. I'm so happy with it.
We did a faux finish on our tray ceiling that was super easy (except that it was a ceiling and you have to look up the whole time). First we painted the ceiling a cream color. Once it dried we brushed on a light toffee color and wiped it off with old socks (I'm sure you could just us a rag). The dark stays in the deeper areas and the higher texture stays light. It compliments the walls nicely. To extend your working time, add some glaze to your paint.
I also threw in a tiny, tiny bit of leopard print. I'm almost reluctant to say that because it starts to sound really Vegas like or something, but it isn't. Just a throw pillow in the loveseat and another on the bed. I like the way the colors work together.

Answer 3

I like Origamigirl's suggestion. You have a lot of earthtone going on. It needs some colors. Find some colorful throw pillows that you like, then pick a vibrant color from the pillow and go with that.

Answer 4

Burgundy would work. Since your furniture is neutral you could basically use any color. You could also paint the walls blue and then use accents in red/burgundy.

Answer 5

Dusty rose goes with everything and is so cool , also romantic and feninine. Check it out

Answer 6

maroon would defitely go best for you