Help with an accent color

[kyliek29]

I'm looking for some opinions. Here are 2 pictures of our living room (it's empty because we just had new carpet was installed).





Really the only thing that's attached to the room is our tv & tv stand (both black). The entry closet door will be replaced soon (with a white door).

Here is the coffee & end table I'm working on refinishing.



So here are my questions.

I would like to add an accent color into the room. Any suggestions? There is a small built-in bookshelf (can't see it in either of the pics above) that I was thinking about painting the back of. Maybe some throw pillows, new curtains, wall decor, etc.

Second, after seeing the carpet, wall color & tables... we are looking at getting a new sofa and loveseat. What color do you think? At first I was wanting dark brown (DH is a plumber, and our hand-me-down off white couch shows way too much dirt) but will that look okay with the dark coffee table?

Maybe I'm thinking too much into it? Just thought I'd ask for some opinions.. thanks!!

[McGavin]

I'd start with curtains since for me that's the hardest to find that I like. Find ones you love then you have your jumping off point for everything else.

What stain did you use on the coffee tables? I like it.

[kaylie]

I think I would go with a couple of different shades of purples.

[kyliek29]

May 17, 2012 9:19:09 GMT -5 McGavin said:

I'd start with curtains since for me that's the hardest to find that I like. Find ones you love then you have your jumping off point for everything else.

What stain did you use on the coffee tables? I like it.

Oh, good suggestion on the curtains! I will probably make my own, which should at least give me a few more options. And the stain is a dark walnut.

[emoflamingo]

I agree, start with something you love -- be it curtain (or, if you're going to DIY them, fabric) or pillows. Then use an accent color out of that and jump with it. Everything you have looks pretty neutral (the walls look like a khaki color on my monitor) so you can go anywhere with it.

[emma61210]

I would do a yellow or maybe a coral color. Something that will add a "pop"

and as far as a sofa... I'd go with maybe a light taupe/neutral. But definately something lighter.