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What color rug for black couch, grey walls?

7 years ago

Keeping in mind that we're eventually planning to paint the trim/doors/Windows white and we're also planning to paint or veneer the fireplace to update it.

Tv stand and shelving behind couch will be replaced with something white as well.

We don't know if we should do a grey, silver, cream, or dark red rug. Maybe none of those?

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havingfun

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

different ways to go with pillows, do not all need to go to together, pick one or 2 we will build from there.

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Belltown Design LLC
7 years ago
Earth tones with a simple, organic pattern.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
7 years ago
Earth tones are the last choice I would make with black and gray how about a really interesting rug with either tons of texture like a shag or some some interestin g pattern ( not nessessarily yellow) replace the wood blinds with drapes to go with rug and have all the drapes the same. The drapes you have now go with nothing in the space.Check out Besta from Ikea for white storage and T.V stand Your Eames chair looks lonely maybe move it to another room where it makes sense. Get rid of fan with the light if you need a fan get one without a light. when you do the fireplace omit the mantel and if it was me i would get rid of the shelving unit too.Put a piece of art on that wall instead.
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Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi Patricia, I agree with the blinds and the drapes; they will definitely go. They came with the house.

When we do the fireplace we definitely will omit the mantle. I am looking at low profile bestas for the tv topped with solid oak (thinking natural finish, maybe just some Danish oil).

I agree maybe the shelving just needs to go altogether. I was originally thinking to replace with 3 white floating shelves that start higher, but maybe I omit altogether.

I'm concerned about too busy of a rug or something with patterns. Would a solid look too boring?
havingfun
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still in popularity but slightly one off, always think it upgrades.
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Joyful Surroundings Interior Design
7 years ago
Color, color, color! Right now the room is completely neutral - much like all beige would be. Anything from reds and oranges to blues and yellows - or a mix of all - would be wonderful! Pop with patterned/textured pillows and drapes and you've got an interesting and exciting space!
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
I like that raven pillow and the black with red circles, thanks!

So I am hearing go with color... maybe a red rug... or better to do a grey rug and red drapes?
RubyRoses
7 years ago
with those pillows..maybe something like one of these? you would want to start tying the red into different areas of the room.
sandradclark
7 years ago
The rugs are all awful. Go with a jute rug & take it under the sofa about two feet each way. Change out the drapes to beige linen grommet top or clip top so they can move easily across the slider door. Also add one panel each to the outside of each of the windows (keep the blinds). Add color with art. glass pieces & sofa pillows.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
7 years ago
Jute rugs are IMO very boring I think a patterend rug give sinterest and lets you use the colors as you wish so I guess my answer yes solid with all the other solids will be boring
thinkdesignlive
7 years ago
And don't be too quick to think you have to paint your trim "white". It's very elegant and minimal to match your trim to your wall colors and it simplifies everything visually.
Cb
7 years ago
I would paint trim etc white. I think that there is ALOT of oak colour and any more beige or neutral will wash out the space.
Go with the rest of the posts and choose colourful cushions( that can be changed in future if you want).
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
CB, I agree, there is too much oak.

Any experience painting trim? Am I in for a world of hurt to take that project on? Should I just bite the bullet and hire a professional?
Cb
7 years ago
I would pint brick a rich gray or make a facade around opening to keep the rustic brick feel.
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JudyG Designs
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I would purchase nothing until you complete your plan of:

"eventually planning to paint the trim/doors/Windows white and we're also
planning to paint or veneer the fireplace to update it.

Tv stand and shelving behind couch will be replaced with something white as well."

Spend your money on those items "important to you" first. Gazillions of rugs. Do not spend one dime until you get the basics as you want.
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
Cb, yes to both...thats what we were thinking... 3 options - 1 is to paint the brick a nice grey or white, 2nd option is to build over most of the brick with wood, drywall, or a combination to make it less brick, and the 3rd is to put a stacked stone or slate veneer over the brick and get rid of the mantle. I think we will start with painting first since it is the cheapest option, and we can always put the stone veneer over the top of that if it still doesn't have the impact we are looking for.
Cb
7 years ago
Yes, painted whole house trim white, but we removed old and went with higher boards.Do a few good primer coats with a Kilz product or something that will adhere to the gloss finish. They'll be lots of floor taping, but if you decide to paint the walls then your clean wall painting will be cut in just above trim anyways. I think it will modernize and freshen the space! Have fun!
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
Judy, that is a good point... we just figure it may take a year before we can get the trim and fireplace done. The TV and shelves will be done within a week or two.

Maybe the smart thing is to buy an economical rug in the color we think we would like, and then see how it goes for a year while we wait on the rest. Once complete, if we still like the color we could invest in a nicer quality item.
Cb
7 years ago
If you are up for a more modern style, as shown in your couch choice, then maybe a stone veneer would be the nicest idea.
sandradclark
7 years ago
Check out Persian rugs with an overall design & many colors. It will give you inspiration for a color scheme.
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
Cb, we already painted the walls because we really just couldn't stand the color from the previous owners... so now it will be more work when we want to prep and paint the trim than if we had done it all at once, but when we did it, we just didn't have the time to do all of it. How did you do doors and windows (or were your windows already white?)

When you say you removed boards, do you mean that you replaced the floor molding but kept the crown? We are wondering if it may just be a better idea to buy all new trim (more in line with our modern style) and paint it before it gets put up. We know that will be more expensive, but it would ultimately complete the look better.
Cb
7 years ago
I think you will find that the oak blinds may need updating. A Roman shade, sunshade woven roller type blind or 2" horizontal slat blind in a white or light colour would make them stick out less. This would provide privacy but not make a solid block on either side of fireplace.
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JudyG Designs
7 years ago
One year in your young life...a rug can wait. Not that important. Your floors are good. Spend your money where it really counts. Trust me...I am way, way older than you and your family. Start with the basics first and build on it.

Begin with the rug money going to a quality paint and do the trim. Love your panel doors. You could leave them as is. Trim? Try BM Linen White.

Could the t v mount on the fireplace if you removed the mantel? Think then you could reposition the sectional.
Cb
7 years ago
We did buy new modern profile MDF trim (cheaper than wood) and primed and painted before install. Because it's new, we used no shoe moulding or quarter round- a more clean look.
Windows and doors-I just tape the walls. Sometimes you need to do a fresh stroke of your wall paint to cut into door/window frame. But not a big deal. If you just painted the walls then it won't have faded, so would match . This is our Reno- Parisian Oak floors and Collingwood- Ben. Moore paint.
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
Judy,

We considered putting the tv on the fireplace but the room is pretty narrow (has a wet bar in the back right of the picture, not very visible) which limits our placement.

You think leave the doors oak when even after the trim is white? I thought conventional wisdom was to have doors, trim, and windows all the same color?
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
CB, your trim and colors look great, thats what we are going for.
Karol Slomax
7 years ago
My view is that black goes great with gold...if you can get a rug or add ons in golden alike color it will look great.
havingfun
7 years ago
removed rugs. removed curtains. removed unwanted pillows. i think you should research painting fireplace.
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Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
Havingfun, I like that last rug a lot. I hat don't trust my tendencies to want to do everything monochrome, which that rug perpetuates.
havingfun
7 years ago
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some rather different ones to mix in.
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7 years ago
Red would look fabulous. I think because you have the modern furniture, an antique rug would really stand out and make the space look incredible.
Michael Barry
Original Author
7 years ago
I think I do like the red. Is that fine, to mix modern with something more oriental or non-modern in style?
havingfun
7 years ago
yes, but you should have 3 of each element, this way it looks like it was part of the plan.
Cb
7 years ago
I like the 2nd rug that havingfun posted. The strong pattern yet neutral colouring adds interests but not over bearing. IMO the red is a bit out of the room's character. Just my view tho.
Cb
7 years ago
The black patterned rug in the last post, I meant
J J
7 years ago
love the pillows, havingfun. The cat pillow puts a smile on my face!
J J
7 years ago
I also have grey walls black couch. I have green in accents and rug.
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7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
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