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Colour scheme. Too much?

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pinksquash13 · 31/08/2021 21:24

What are your thoughts on a half lounge / half playroom with this colour scheme. My husband thinks there's too many colours but I'm loving the green, coral, mustard colours which we'd use in accessories / rug / artwork and then neutral painted walls. Thoughts and any recommendations? Thanks.

Colour scheme. Too much?
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Dongdingdong · 31/08/2021 22:56

@pinksquash13 hang on - you’re basing an entire interior design scheme for your home on an H&M storage basket? Am I missing something here? Confused

Ginspiration · 31/08/2021 22:57

www.dunelm.com/product/metro-rug-1000187648?defaultSkuId=30742248

this has a touch more green..

DeRigueurMortis · 31/08/2021 23:03

Like most things - it's all about the execution.....

The colours compliment each other, but too much is always, well, too much.

With neutral walls/flooring as you mentioned I think it could work well by using those colours in soft furnishings/art work and other accessories.

Ihavehadenoughalready · 31/08/2021 23:15

I like it. Not primary colors, which is too "little kid", slightly sophisticated and the colors look good together.

Will look good on neutral background.

DroopyClematis · 31/08/2021 23:21

You need to compromise. It shouldn't be just your decision.
I'd drop one of the colours and ask him again.

Frazzledd · 31/08/2021 23:54

@Ginspiration I love those! I never think of looking at Dunelm for rugs (after a new one myself, and colour scheme!) Really like the brights!

SunShinesBrightly · 01/09/2021 06:02

[quote Dongdingdong]@pinksquash13 hang on - you’re basing an entire interior design scheme for your home on an H&M storage basket? Am I missing something here? Confused[/quote]
Almost everything you buy has been designed with a colour scheme in mind.
The basket has the green, coral, mustard scheme/palette.

(Google ‘green, coral, mustard colour palette’ and you’ll see loads of examples/variations used in interiors)

SunShinesBrightly · 01/09/2021 06:07

Out of stock in most sizes at the moment but keeps coming back.

I have this!

Colour scheme. Too much?
BaringasMare · 01/09/2021 06:17

Really lovely, and so nice that it’s not the ubiquitous grey!

billy1966 · 01/09/2021 07:14

Lovely soft colours.
Don't forget as much storage as you can.

I used several large blanket boxes which were painted to blend in with my colour scheme. Inside the boxes were 2 large plastic boxes which were easy to take out and made for easy access to the toys.

I still have them in my back hall today many years later holding some of the endless shoes we all have.

reprehensibleme · 01/09/2021 07:20

Jelly tots!

The second picture posted on the thread looks lovely. Don't overdo the colours and I think it will look great.

Wowthisisreal · 01/09/2021 07:29

[quote Dongdingdong]@pinksquash13 hang on - you’re basing an entire interior design scheme for your home on an H&M storage basket? Am I missing something here? Confused[/quote]
I always tend to do this! Find something as a starting point and go on from there.

Higgeldypiggeldy35 · 01/09/2021 10:01

La redoute have some lovely furnishings. Also Dunelm and Wayfair

FangsForTheMemory · 01/09/2021 10:05

I really like it, not overpowering at all.

bilbodog · 01/09/2021 10:14

www.prestigious.co.uk/fabrics/mardi-gras

I love it - i have a very colourful house and used the above fabric for curtains cushions and blinds. Such a welcome change from grey!

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pinksquash13 · 01/09/2021 20:30

Thank you lovely people from the Internet! This is the feedback I needed to hear. I love some of the rug suggestions. Plus you've given me some new websites to consider. Stupidly hadn't considered Dunelm. I think I've got DH on board.

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