Ideas for decor that goes with this bold/busy teal rug (living room)?

[Anonymous]

Ok so for our living room, all I have so far is this rug in teal: http://www.flor.com/lasting-grateness-teal.html

It is quite bold and busy, so I'm really in need of advice on what to coordinate to go with it. I'd love ideas on sofa, accent chairs, side tables, media center, throw pillows, curtains, art - anything and everything! What colors? What wood tones or furniture colors? Coffee table? I'm also quite bad at mixing and matching furniture finishes, so ideas on that much appreciated

Thank you, DCUM design goddesses who are much more skilled than me!

[Anonymous]

What is your budget? Have you tried a search on Pinterest or Houzz for teal rug or even that specific rug?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is your budget? Have you tried a search on Pinterest or Houzz for teal rug or even that specific rug?

I have tried searching in Pinterest. There are some ideas but I tend to get overwhelmed and am not good at envisioning combining things from more than one Pinterest photo. What I'd really love is advice from others who can just look at it and say "oh that would look great with X color of wood/metal coffee table" or "get throw pillows is X color/pattern to complement the rug". Does that make sense? I just don't have good judgment in coordinating stuff!!

[Anonymous]

Just my two cents, so take it for what it's worth... That is a very bold rug in a very bold color. Since that is your first choice for furnishing your room, it appears that you want to make it a focal point. If your family can live with it (i.e., no kids) I would buy a white couch to anchor the room. Then you need to decide which style direction you want to go in. I can see several options - Art Deco (my personal choice), mid century modern (I don't like it, but many people do), sixties 'mod' (which I despise, but some people love), casual eclectic, and super modern.

First option, Art Deco - lots of sleek silver and mirrors, with a glam 'decoish' look. Mid century modern - walnut or similar wood furniture, slingback chairs, boomerang shapes, etc. Sixties - simple lines, bright orange and brown accents, pops of bold color. Casual modern - comfortable furniture in a mix of styles with coral accents. Super modern - stark, minimalist lines and neutral colors.

You really need to focus in first on a particular style (or 'feel' or color scheme,....) to get the best advice. It really comes down to what you like and what will make you happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just my two cents, so take it for what it's worth... That is a very bold rug in a very bold color. Since that is your first choice for furnishing your room, it appears that you want to make it a focal point. If your family can live with it (i.e., no kids) I would buy a white couch to anchor the room. Then you need to decide which style direction you want to go in. I can see several options - Art Deco (my personal choice), mid century modern (I don't like it, but many people do), sixties 'mod' (which I despise, but some people love), casual eclectic, and super modern.

First option, Art Deco - lots of sleek silver and mirrors, with a glam 'decoish' look. Mid century modern - walnut or similar wood furniture, slingback chairs, boomerang shapes, etc. Sixties - simple lines, bright orange and brown accents, pops of bold color. Casual modern - comfortable furniture in a mix of styles with coral accents. Super modern - stark, minimalist lines and neutral colors.

You really need to focus in first on a particular style (or 'feel' or color scheme,....) to get the best advice. It really comes down to what you like and what will make you happy.

Thanks, these are helpful thoughts! I think I lean towards the modern/comfortable eclectic. Any recommendations based on that? Would a comfortable sofa in a "stone" color (very light gray, but not quite white because KIDS!) work? I do like color a lot (which I guess is obvious!) so I like the idea of pulling in corals or similar shades. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I would get a modern leather sofa and use pillows with teal and coral as accents. The rug is really bold and you need something muted to tone it down. They grey sofa would work, too, if you don't want to do leather.

[Anonymous]

I would do a grey couch with a dark wood/rustic coffee table.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all. Appreciate the ideas!

[Anonymous]

Nice rug. I suggest you study the color wheel and decide whether you want to harmonize with similar colors or contrast with opposite colors.

For me it would depend on the wall color, floor color and what my favorite colors are. My living room walls are cream with a hint of pink - I would choose upholstery that brings out the pink (ie, a deeper pink, my favorite color) and contrasts with the rug. Any wood tone is fine.

[Anonymous]

If it were me I'd keep the walls and furniture white and light, then do some coral or orange accents around the room, like a coral lamp and maybe a coral throw pillow.

[Anonymous]

Very neutral walls (like Edgecomb Grey by BM)
Neutral sofa in a mottled grey/beige (like the cement color here: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/lounge-ii-83-sofa/s302850)
Contemporary but warm coffee table (like this:http://www.worldmarket.com/product/wood+and+chrome+pierceson+coffee+table.do?&from=fn)
Accent chairs in either brown leather or navy
Throw pillows and other accents (lamps/etc) that incorporate some of the teal (but not too much) as well as a pop of another color (love the coral PP mentioned; a citron/peridot color could also work depending on how colorful you are). Your rug will be your large print for the room; keep other patterns relatively small.

[Anonymous]

I can't quite tell if the carpet is teal and white or off-white. If it's white I'd go with gray, any shade. If off-white, I'd do beige/tan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Very neutral walls (like Edgecomb Grey by BM)
Neutral sofa in a mottled grey/beige (like the cement color here: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/lounge-ii-83-sofa/s302850)
Contemporary but warm coffee table (like this:http://www.worldmarket.com/product/wood+and+chrome+pierceson+coffee+table.do?&from=fn)
Accent chairs in either brown leather or navy
Throw pillows and other accents (lamps/etc) that incorporate some of the teal (but not too much) as well as a pop of another color (love the coral PP mentioned; a citron/peridot color could also work depending on how colorful you are). Your rug will be your large print for the room; keep other patterns relatively small.

Thanks! This is really helpful and specific - so helpful!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't quite tell if the carpet is teal and white or off-white. If it's white I'd go with gray, any shade. If off-white, I'd do beige/tan.

It's a very light off white. Thanks for the ideas!

[Anonymous]

I think if you search Houzz for edgecomb grey you'll find some examples of things that are stylistically what you want, like potentially this:
http://www.houzz.com/photos/460625/Family-Room-traditional-basement-san-francisco

The rug is red, not teal, but it is similarly THE bright accent in the room.

I like these guidelines on how to pick things that go together (one large scale pattern- your rug; one smaller scale pattern; one complementary color)
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/mixing-it-up-how-to-combine-patterns-like-a-pro-174616