I have dark brown carpets and black leather couches. I am lost on what colour to paint the walls?

Question

I am looking for 2 colours my living room/kitchen is open concept, I plan on doing all the trim in a white colour. I am not good at decorating or picking colours, but I know white walls are not the best idea.

Answer 1

A soft buttery yellow or cream will help to balance the dark colors you already have.

A pastel peach will warm the room and make it feel cozy.

Khaki/Tan/Beige would be safe without being boring white.

Regardless of the paint color add a couple of green plants to make the room come alive. Add a large mirror to reflect light and keep the room from bright. Throw pillows in a combination of brown and whatever wall color you choose will tie it all together. A vase and candles with the same colors will add a little extra flair. A picture of a landscape or flowers or whatever subject you prefer with a combination of these colors and others will add some pop to the room.

Try this link for some ideas: http://www.bhg.com/app/decoratinggallery/search/?searchType=quick&categoryId=9&page=1

You will probably end up with a room that looks like it belongs in a magazine! :)

Hope these ideas help.

Answer 2

If you're going with the dark furnishings and white trim, I'd say go with a light green or perhaps a muted orange to brighten the room. Get some samples to see what appeals to you. You might want to try a light, textured wallpaper. Samples are bigger, and will give you a better idea of how it will look.

Answer 3

I'd paint the walls a lighter tone of a caramel or toffee shade to tie in the brown carpet and to soften and complement the black leather couches.

Answer 4

Sherwin Williams Compatible Cream.

It leans to the yellow/gold side. It's beautiful as a backdrop for black. It's easy to work with in the future if you change furniture or decor. It will definately work for living rooms and kitchens. It's not a bold gold, but a creamy gold.

Answer 5

in the kitchen u should use a rich, dark red- like a cranberry perhaps. and maybe in the living room you could use pinks, pale greens, and turquoise or other blues to the wall.

Answer 6

Paint the living room a green, like "Jungle Fever" by Dulux, and then paint the kitchen one of the suggested coordinating colors, like "nordic sails," "jewelled creek," or "chakly downs."
http://www.dulux.co.uk/servlet/ColourSchemeHandler?name=jungle_fever_4

Answer 7

Definitely light and bright!
Try: [ pick two, use one for walls and second for pillows and drapes ]
ivory
rose
peach or coral
banana or lemon
mint or grass green
sky blue
aqua or turquoise
lavender
light caramel

Answer 8

My i suggest dark red, green, or blue. Dark, rich colors are best compatable with colors such as dark brown and black.

Answer 9

I would do a golden rod like this color in this room:
http://www.potterybarn.com/gift/thm/THMLRD/index.cfm

And then bring accent colors in throws, pillows, drapes, accessories, wall art, etc., of cinnamon red and moss green, and maybe a bit of amber... (here are some ideas for inspiration):
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9072/index.cfm?pkey=cprwplwthw
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9081/index.cfm?pkey=cprwplwthw
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9554/index.cfm?pkey=cprwplwthw
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p8226/index.cfm?pkey=cprwslpthr
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p8231/index.cfm?pkey=cprwwinsol
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9100/index.cfm?pkey=caccdecprt
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9129/index.cfm?pkey=caccdecart
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9110/index.cfm?pkey=caccvacvas