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Purple sofa - what colour paint for walls?

27 replies

FunkyChunk · 05/10/2016 12:55

Looking for some advice/inspiration!

We have bought a very purple sofa for the conservatory. I'm in love!

However, it's such a bold statement I'm now wondering what colour to put on the walls.

For context: we have dark wood flooring and the room is mostly wooden windows (will be painted white). There isn't a great deal of wall space and lots of light. I do have some lovely soft gold colour furnishings that I would like to use (rug/cushions/vase).
What would you choose? I'm thinking along the lines of a pale creamy colour, although DP is very beige/magnolia averse! I'm also worried that the sofa will stick out and look odd, should we use other purpley tones to match?

Purple sofa - what colour paint for walls?
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CheerfullyIndifferent · 05/10/2016 13:04

I gave a purple sofa, one purple feature wall and the others are grey-ish. I'll tell you the colour names in a moment.

CheerfullyIndifferent · 05/10/2016 13:04

*have a purple sofa!

CheerfullyIndifferent · 05/10/2016 13:08

Dulux Mulberry Burst and Pebble Shore. Grin

SecretlyChartreuse · 05/10/2016 13:09

My mum's lounge is very similar. She went for a similar shade of purple wallpaper with a white border.

FrickOnAStick · 05/10/2016 13:10

I'd go for a lilac toned grey like Dove Tale by F&B

NapQueen · 05/10/2016 13:12

Grey. Goose Down by Dulux.

FrickOnAStick · 05/10/2016 13:13

Or Elephant's Breath if you want a paler version

FrickOnAStick · 05/10/2016 13:18

Here's an example of purple velvet with grey

Purple sofa - what colour paint for walls?
mrsclooneytoyou · 05/10/2016 13:19

Grey

FrickOnAStick · 05/10/2016 13:21

We all love grey Grin

Joinourclub · 05/10/2016 13:25

Olive / moss green.

Grumpyoldblonde · 05/10/2016 13:27

Pale olive green. Might surprise you, but it's a great colour combination

Grumpyoldblonde · 05/10/2016 13:28

Ooops great minds Joinourclub

YelloDraw · 05/10/2016 13:46

Cream or grey. Grey more contemporary.

FunkyChunk · 05/10/2016 14:07

Ooh thank you all!

We currently have a lilac-toned grey throughout the living/dining room and hall (open plan) and was considering taking this through to the conservatory. DP wasn't keen!

I'll get some of the suggested in tester pots :) I love green so liking the idea of a pale olive colour, I'll definitely try that!

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FunkyChunk · 05/10/2016 14:09

Cheerfully I LOVE Mulberry Burst! I think DP may spontanetously combust if I suggested it though Grin

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CheerfullyIndifferent · 05/10/2016 14:45

LOL luckily DH was the one who picked the sofa so he couldn't argue against it. I quite like the olive green suggestion!

DavetheCat2001 · 05/10/2016 17:11

I have a very bright sofa and our walls are cream, with a dark red feature wall.

Mind you, my style is known to be a bit, shall we say, eclectic so not sure I'm the best person to advise!

Purple sofa - what colour paint for walls?
FunkyChunk · 05/10/2016 20:15

Love that Dave!

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enolagayits0815 · 05/10/2016 20:15

Pale green or lilac

Wrinklytights · 05/10/2016 22:58

I have F&B Cornforth white (pale grey) with my purple sofa

ChishandFips33 · 06/10/2016 22:09

Grey (but I luffs grey!)

HereIAm20 · 07/10/2016 16:36

Purple sofa against Dulux Timeless (although kitchen end is pale grey Dulux Hourglass.

Purple sofa - what colour paint for walls?
AnnieOnnieMouse · 07/10/2016 16:54

I have a purple sofa. Three of the walls that are 'busy' ie, windows, doors, are white, exactly the same as the ceiling, the other is a very very pale lilac.

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