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Expert: - 9/24/2008


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My living room has a slate gray couch and 2 red, not bright red, armchairs.  I don't even know what paint colors for the walls to look at. Can you help?

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Linda

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Hi Linda,
I would suggest going with a soft gray color for the main walls and then doing an accent wall opposite of the chairs in the same red as your chairs. I would also add black and white frame photos to complete the look. Go to this link to see a mock up I did to help you visualize the idea.  http://roominabook.blogspot.com/2008/09/wall-color-with-red-chairs-slate-sofa.ht...

I hope this helps and good luck!  

Rachel Mallon, ASID
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