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Old 11-07-2007, 03:22 PM
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Default Ok guys, I need some help!!

Most of you know that we just bought a house. YAY!

Anyway, I have a problem. My freakin couches are blue (not my choice, good old hand me downs) and I have no clue what color to paint my walls. The carpet is like a very light beige. And BTW, I'm no fan of blue...

Can someone give me some idea'* here.....
Old 11-07-2007, 03:26 PM
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i would say just a neutral beige/ off white color, thats what my mom has back home and it looks pretty nice, IMO

how bright of a blue?
Old 11-07-2007, 03:33 PM
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You could always change the color of the couches by using a cover, or just paint the couches any color you want :P
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You may aslo look at painting 3 of the walls an off white and one wall an accent blue to coordinate with your furniture.

You have a lot of possibilities.
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Pink!


but yea i'm gonna agree w/ goldenbullet
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Originally Posted by 95SLE
You may aslo look at painting 3 of the walls an off white and one wall an accent blue to coordinate with your furniture.

You have a lot of possibilities.
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get some automotive spray fabric dye and change the color of the couch
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Uhm...are you sure you want interior decorating advice from this lot, Pearl?

It'* a PITA, but if you want a rich look, paint your ceiling flat bright white, the trim (baseboards, etc.) in gloss white, and your walls in a satin...oh...probably some sort of earth-tone based on your carpet. That'* what my wife made me do last time and, while it kicked my butt because you have to do a lot of masking, it has a very striking affect. ( Can I say something looks "striking" and still be a manly man? ) You might be able to put slip covers over your blue couches in order to better match your paint.

I'm with you - not a big fan of blue walls. Kinda reminds me of old guys. Like Archon. I'll bet his walls are powder blue. :P
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My couches aren't a bright blue, or a dark blue...hmmm hold on, I'll get you all a pic. Just excuse my cat and my daughter

See the chair color? It'* not blue, but it'* not green. Thats why I have NFC what color to paint my walls.
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And I will NOT have my walls white lol

And here is the color of my carpet now, it'* just about the same color at the new house

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my vote is still an off white, it would be hard to find a blue that matches that


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