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What colors to use with a solid tan couch
September 27th, 2007
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Full Question:
I was always one for light pastel colors, especially blue. I’ve been looking for a couch with blue & rose — impossible to find. I’ve found a solid tan color couch — can I incorporate blue with it — say, the carpet? I have an entrance way that is blue/mauve tile. Any suggestions? I was also thinking of using plum? Thanks.
My Answer:
I am not surprised you had a hard time finding your preferred color combo of blue and rose - I too love those colors and see that they are not easy to find together these days.
Your choice of a solid tan couch, though, was PERFECT for the long term. With it, you can use lots and lots of color combos, from earthy rusts and browns, to the pastels that you know you love. Using that is like having a little black dress. You can change it’s look just by using different accessories.
Yes, you could go with a blue carpet - if you do, add blue pillows, a throw with blue in it, and some blue room accents. You could even add rose as your third color - making your combo tan, rose and blue. Some rose pillows and other room accessories would look great here.
If you want to go plum instead, or even a burgundy, both of those colors work well with blue and tan. And surprisingly to me, so does pink.
I’m thinking that you’re gonna love the color options open to you over time because of that tan sofa, even though it wasn’t your first choice.
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
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