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Adding Color To a Neutral Room

jubilant — Tue, 11 May 2021 21:30:43 GMT

Were they successful in doing that in this room in your opinion?

Re: Adding Color To a Neutral Room

lovesrecess — Tue, 11 May 2021 21:51:17 GMT

Well...it is a neutral room and it does have some things in it that have color, so yes, guess they were successful. It would not be my way of adding color, however. I would have to remove that coffee table. It is too dark and too big imho. The only thing I really like is the chinoiserie.

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lovesrecess — Tue, 11 May 2021 21:44:36 GMT

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Sooner — Tue, 11 May 2021 21:47:20 GMT

I think the striped sofa is hidious. I would rather have seen a linen color maybe or simply another light color with texture rather than stripes.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 11 May 2021 21:52:07 GMT

More! More!

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spiderw — Tue, 11 May 2021 21:53:16 GMT

I don't think enough color or perhaps the right colors were enough. I don't see much appeal in the furnishings with the exception of the two larger chairs.

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NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 11 May 2021 22:00:48 GMT

Not enough color! The couch, the rug, the shelves offer potential...

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Queen of shop — Tue, 11 May 2021 22:06:32 GMT

@jubilant I would need more color.

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on the bay — Tue, 11 May 2021 22:19:55 GMT

Sort of? I would like it more if there was more color in the furnishings.

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jubilant — Tue, 11 May 2021 22:37:27 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
Sort of? I would like it more if there was more color in the furnishings.

@on the bay I was thinking that same thing. Just doing it in the smaller object decor seems a little contrived. A (made up) word that comes to mind would be "doll housey".

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GenXmuse — Tue, 11 May 2021 23:08:08 GMT

A little color never hurts! I would add more though to this pretty room.

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stevieb — Tue, 11 May 2021 23:14:56 GMT

Only minimally. The room still reads as neutral and the few pieces of blue and white and the blue and green pillows hardly register, though they do help. Have to agree with @Sooner, the sofa is really unappealing and, in fact, the overall room just feels sort of lacking.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 11 May 2021 23:15:14 GMT

Not my taste with or without the added color.

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ECBG — Tue, 11 May 2021 23:59:49 GMT

I could visit in this room and be comfortable even though I don't want it.

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Sooner — Wed, 12 May 2021 00:59:34 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
Only minimally. The room still reads as neutral and the few pieces of blue and white and the blue and green pillows hardly register, though they do help. Have to agree with @Sooner, the sofa is really unappealing and, in fact, the overall room just feels sort of lacking.

@stevieb I agree. The bookcase is blah and adds nothing, and it and the beachy wicker chair are totally out of phase. The coffee table area needs a subtle but textured rug. Maybe. And a light fixture with more presence.

Re: Adding Color To a Neutral Room

sceniccoast — Wed, 12 May 2021 01:01:54 GMT

@jubilant

They certainly did! I find this room to be very bright & cheery. That said, there's a few pieces of furniture & accessories I'd replace. For me, the 2 tables are too "chunky" looking. I love the sofa & other chairs. Thank you for sharing.

Re: Adding Color To a Neutral Room

AuntG — Wed, 12 May 2021 01:48:22 GMT

Yes, mostly successful. I'd have found a rug with coordinating colors too.

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January121 — Wed, 12 May 2021 02:26:12 GMT

I would get rid of the striped sofa & add a rug with color in it 🙃

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Nonametoday — Wed, 12 May 2021 02:30:20 GMT

Since blue cancels green in home decor, it appears there was no color added. It does not stand out as if one color had been yellow and the other blue or green. It just looks almost as if there is no addition of color, but I LIKE IT. Not for me, but it is a neat room, much better than the Studio McGee & Restoration Hdwe.

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Oznell — Wed, 12 May 2021 11:48:54 GMT

Since I am fully on board with color, that is well done, and fully on board with neutrals, that are well done, I guess I'm "ambi-visual". I like this room.

Love the freshening blue-and-white, little custom touches like the green trim on curtains, the casual mix of natural and darker woods and touches of rattan, greenery and florals, even the charming little ottoman.

A 'friendly', happy, light-filled space, conducive to conversation. I'd add a table lamp, though, and a more interesting rug.