I have red sofas and a light wood computer table but plain white walls...HELP ME PLEASE
2007-09-18 07:48:59 · 10 answers · asked by e.gonzales 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
golden walls would look nice with red for a warm tone. You could accent with purple for a really moroccan look. But first look around the rest of the house to see what would really flow with your overall style
2007-09-18 07:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by J*Mo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Golds, cremes, or tans would work well. Black would be a perfect accent color.
The best way to find the perfect wall color would be to find a rug (oriental?) that has several colors and pick one from it. An oriental rug brings with it a safe sophistication that warms the room.
The next best way would be in throw pillows of patterned fabric containing goldish-tan, red and perhaps black or whatever other color might be in the rug, as they will make the sofa quite inviting.
Your computer table might look better stained a darker color (or even painted black) The table should be accompanied by one or more chairs that are upholstered for comfort and color. The upholstery should have a pattern that complements the pillows, or even the same pattern and colors as the pillows on the sofa.
A collection of encyclopedias bound in black, red or navy would look great on the computer table. Desk lamps and table lamps with intricate ceramic bases -- Oriental, possibly -- would complement the rug. Fill empty spaces on end tables and bookshelves with family pictures. Add a few candles in navy or black.
For draperies, use the real thing - not blinds or sheers. Fabric drapes fully lined on wood decorator rods will be perfect for this room. The fabric can be red - patterned or solid.
Use your imagination and have fun. :) I have a feeling this will be one outstanding room!
Hope this helps.
2007-09-18 15:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by Belize Missionary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use earth tones to make the red furniture stand out. I like "down home" by Sherwin Williams:
http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_visualizer/index.jsp
2007-09-19 15:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by yowza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website is pretty cool you should check it out. It allows you to upload a picture of you room and paint it different colors to help determine what you like. Try it its really easy and kinda fun.
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=portletInstance_2&portletInstance_2_actionOverride=%2Fbm%2Fcms%2FContentRenderer%2FrenderContent&portletInstance_2WT.svl=2&portletInstance_2currentNodeUUID=%2FBEA+Repository%2F5612&portletInstance_2NodeUUID=%2FBEA+Repository%2F30001&_pageLabel=fh_home
2007-09-18 14:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by steve0stac 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Red is a very difficult color however greens, creams, browns, and golds look ravishing!
2007-09-18 14:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by Littlemiss74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a neutral shade of gray, beige/eggshell, or you could leave them white and put some border around it with a different print.
2007-09-18 14:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try:
red, white and...
gold/black accents
caramel/coffee accents
pearl gray/silver...
2007-09-18 18:01:16 · answer #7 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with a yellowish brownish color, like a copper but not so coppery, if that makes any sense!!
2007-09-18 14:56:17 · answer #8 · answered by Sherie D 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
deep green, like IKEA taste.
or you can refer here: www.decor-photos.com
many bedroom picture in many styles.
2007-09-19 02:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by meier t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know! I know! Dark brown.
2007-09-18 14:53:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋