Today, I'm thinking of adding a bit of brown/tan to the pink/green color scheme for the living room. Probably paint the walls a nice warm latte color.
There is tan in the chair that will probably remain in the living room.
...and in Vann's ceramic pieces that I plan to keep on the mantel...
...and the quilt that might or might not remain on the wall behind the couch.
So right now, I'm thinking along the lines of a new couch, probably green...
...or some warm shade of brown.
I've given a little thought to a red or raspberry color for the couch...
...but I'm afraid that's a little too "out there" for me. I'd probably tire of it before long. My friend Karen has a pretty red sofa, and I love it. But I don't have to live with it.
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Below are links to photo credits for the photos in the mosaic above, which I created from more of my Flickr Faves.
1. Outstanding..., 2. Natchez Trace - Amberglow, 3. Summer Garden Wristlet, 4. Brightly Colored Kitty Ears Hat, 5. City Girl Stripe-pink, 6. Pink Crocheted Hat, 7. Beige fabric with pink, 8. pink, green, tan eggs, 9. Lettuce Green Gingham Gourd, 10. shrug of the earth, 11. Scottish Plaid 1, 12. Tan vintage parasol with ivory braid and green lace, 13. winter black red green tan half runner, 14. a quilt, 15. Brown, Pink, and Green Dress, 16. pink,brown,green buttonsThis post was migrated from the old blog. To see the comments on the original post, CLICK HERE. To add a new comment, click "Post a Comment", below.
On 03/16/2010, Chris@Cats on my Quilts said ...
I have a red sofa and it is sometimes hard to live with. I wish I had gone with something neutral. Then you can add whatever accent color you want or switch accent colors with the seasons. I like the brown one.
On 03/16/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Hi! I think you'll be pleased with the addition of tan or a similar color to your color scheme. Vann's pottery is wonderful and the quilt allows for all the colors you have in mind, plus browns for the ceramic pieces.
I, too, have loved red couches, but have never lived with one. AMIL has a burgundy camel-back couch that has one long cushion and no skirt and she loves it.
When DH and I married in 1972, we chose as our everyday china a Franciscan pattern called Madeira. It's brown with a green pattern and my mother was aghast. She said it would be like washing mud and over time, she was right. I'd hesitate about a brown couch for the same reason. The brown is trendy now, but is still a big block of dark color. Still, it's your house, so choose what speaks to you!
Have you ever seen the Nancy Martin book "Make Room for Quilts"? Great room photos using quilts here and there.
Have fun! Hugs!
On 03/16/2010, Lavender Dreamer said ...
I have TWO red sofas in my living room and I love them! Big brown leather chairs and RED sofas! Love them! I love chocolate brown sofas, too! It's fun to hunt for new furniture! ♥
On 03/16/2010, Nancy said ...
stay neutral for large pieces. Last couch I bought was blue/white plaid. What was I thinking? I don't like blue and plaid was never my thing.(it must have been a darn good price lol).. Glad it's gone.
Now I have dark chocolate brown microfiber and LOVE IT!! I can change out pillows and drapes and not worry about the color. I do have light carpet, but I have dark tan walls. We get a lot of light in this room so it's not a problem.
On 03/16/2010, Joanne said ...
Green can be a neutral, and you can accent it with any other colors and patterns that you want.
On 03/16/2010, KAI said ...
You have a goooooood eye for color combos. Wish I did! I'm afraid my rule of thumb for matching things is: If I like it, I stick it in the room. LOL! Guess no one will be hiring ME as a designer!
On 03/16/2010, molly said ...
Love latte for the walls! A chocolate brown couch would be a darling place for raspberry pillows and a lap quilt or cushy new afghan!!
Molly
On 03/16/2010, Jen in NY said ...
My guest room is "Lenox Tan" by Benjamin Moore, and the linens, curtains and decorations are "shabby chic" cream, pink and green. I must say it looks great together! The tan really grounds the room. So I agree, tan goes WONDERFULLY with those colors!!
On 03/16/2010, Jen in NY said ...
My guest room is "Lenox Tan" by Benjamin Moore, and the linens, curtains and decorations are "shabby chic" cream, pink and green. I must say it looks great together! The tan really grounds the room. So I agree, tan goes WONDERFULLY with those colors!!
On 03/16/2010, Pat said ...
I read somewhere that every room should have some red in it. I'm not sure I'd want a red sofa, but I do have red accents here and there. You're one busy girl.
On 03/17/2010, Marla said ...
I agree with the majority. Keep larger pieces/areas neutral and change out your accents as suits your needs or whimsey. You will also be able to decorate seasonally that way if you like. Sophie doesn't shed so at least you don't have to decorate with that in mind!
On 03/17/2010, Allyson in Alaska said ...
I vote for the red sofa! :)
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