Curtain and Wall Color - HELP!!!?

Question

I have a bland LR that I want to spruce up.

I plan to paint the walls Andiron (from Sherwin Williams - its a deep greenish -gray color). I have a dark brown (think espresso) TV armoire and bookshelf in the Living Room. Not much else in the way of decoration. I'm just getting started.

What color curtains should I choose?

OH - My furniture is BLACK! But I actually plan to get rid of the black furniture soon (or maybe just get some beige or taupe slip covers).

Please help!

Answer 1

I love the andiron green. Taupe would be great for a chair and sofa...it would help to lighten the room a little. The site below shows draperies in a color that would be complimentary to your scheme. I would repeat this color in throw pillows and maybe in some artwork.

http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductImageview.aspx?IT=G&ID=0fc73ce&MD=FC&GRT=SIZ&E=&SA=T&VT=ZV&I=0900631b80daca7aM.tif&VAS=&AV=T&HM=T&RGB=&AS=&AST=&BID=&VID=&RU=HOME%7c25437%7c38035%7cDEP%7cC%7cSIZ%7c0fc73ce%7c8%7c10%7cgrommet-top%7cWindow%7cpanels%7c28492%7cProductList&CmCatId=25437|28415|28492|38035

Here are some examples of how to use a splash of your accent color in artwork:

http://www.fulcrumgallery.com/Candice-Alford/Thyme-Twilight_206824.htm

http://www.fulcrumgallery.com/Patrick-St-Germain/Cue_194560.htm

Answer 2

Personally - with all the dark stuff in the room I would go with a beige, cream or some neutral tone for curtains. That would lighten up the room some. When I got married my husband had paneling in the great room with dark brown curtains. I got cream colored lace curtains and it really brightened up the room. It let in more light. I guess it would depend on what kind of mood you want for the room as to what color curtains you got.

Answer 3

Ok, we start with black, espresso, and gray-green. Gotta add some color!
Curtains - suggest a bright orange, sun yellow, or turquoise; can be a print with the black, brown or green in it.
Add throw pillows in the curtain color.
Go with warm beige for slipcovers.
Pick a frame color for all art in similar color and material - oak or walnut, brass or chrome, or colored enamel.
Add accessories in the curtain/pillow colors, the frame colors, and maybe a bit of espresso.
Don't forget a plant, flowers, or floral wreath!

Answer 4

looks like you need some light colors. Add some creams and or tans. Some light soothing colors will make a good contrast.

Answer 5

Do not put dark colour in ur house otherwise ur house will look dark. Put cream or light blue for curtains and light yellow for the walls

Answer 6

Maybe the the same/similar color as the walls only a lighter shade

Answer 7

I'd give a zing of colour somewhere; vivid lime green perhaps, or orange.

Answer 8

I would go with a cream color.