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[Oznell]

Sometimes I like to check out the set-ups of furniture stores like Ballard Designs, to see how they're putting together rooms.

In this one, the somewhat unusual combo of milk chocolate and plum, with accents of green, (and some neutrals) struck me as appealing and not "same-old".

What do you think of these colors?  Do they work for you in this room?

 

[Oznell]

Another, more "expected" combination they did, which I also like, is this pretty blue "West Coast" paint color with rust or terra cotta, and ivory:

[on the bay]

@Oznell,

I do like the colors in the second room together!

I do like plum and purple and I love dark chocolate brown but plum colors only in clothes, not furniture for some reason. I think I would get tired of it in a second. But maybe in a different room, like a hotel or ballroom or something it would look ok. 

[kittyloo]

i like the first one best. i like the mix of colors, and it's not too matchy.  seems more personal, emotional connection to the pieces, instead of just what goes together. 

[phoenixbrd]

The choice of both colors especially the plum/chocolate/green is unique and pleasing.  My selection of furniture/accents would be different with the exception of the stunning plush velvet sofas in both rooms.  

[Patriot3]

I don't really care for either one..........

[moonandthestars]

I like the first one.  Seems like a very comfortable, relaxed room - nicely done - a bit eclectic, still manages to be light and airy.

[Sooner]

We went to the store and bought the first 8 things we saw!  

[spiderw]

In the first picture I do like the combination of the couch and chair colors and also like the furniture styles.  In the second photo I love the terra cotta color couch and the chairs are appealing.  I would make changes in the decor in both rooms though.  However, I do like the combination in colors and the dark blue wall in the second picture.  In the seventies I had one wall painted a similar color and my sister had one wall in her place painted a chocolate brown, it worked nicely with the other walls painted off white.

[wilma]

I think the colors are ok in the first one, but I prefer the second one. It just looks more harmonious to me. I also like the furnishings better in the second one, although I'm not crazy about the bird painting and drapes.