My stepdaughter recently moved out, and I’m redecorating her old room. The rug, wall art, and other decor are items I already had. I’m not sure I like the accent wall and curtains. I think I should go ahead and paint the entire room blue, but need advice on the color/style drapes to use. The futon/couch has to stay, as it’s where my dog hangs out while I work from home (my desk is set up in this room as well). I will also be replacing the light fixture with a rattan hanging fixture or gold light fixture (as soon as I can make up mind on which, and sweet talk my hubby into doing it).
I found this drapery fabric and thought it may look good as drapes against the blue wall. The pattern seems very close to the rug, but I’m concerned about it looking too “busy” or tacky. I could also make throw pillows for the bed and/or couch with the extra fabric. Would this look good, or would it be too busy looking with too many patterns in the room? Should I go with simple solid color drapes, like a linen or beige color instead? Any ideas or recommendations?
by Dependent-Remote4828
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I think it’s a lovely idea but it may end up looking too busy. There’s already a lot of patterns going on not just with the rug but with the bedding and photo above the bed. If it were me I would personally paint the rest of the room blue like you said and then get curtains that are a similar taupe color to the blanket and pillows on the bed!
I agree. I hate such a dark accent wall in such a light room. I do think the entire room would look better in the blue. I’d do white linen curtains to lighten things up and give contrast, as well as keeping the trim white. I’d use your lovely fabric for pillows or shams, and I’d look for a new rug that coordinates better with the rest of the room. Like [this](https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/ebern-designs-skiles-machine-woven-rug-w114250314.html?piid=6375727). Or [this](https://www.birchlane.com/Lauren-Ralph-Lauren–Lauren-Ralph-Lauren-Nina-Hand-Tufted-Wool-Pile-Oriental-Rug-LRL6606N-L167-K~LBRL1508.html?ireid=374289485&PiID%5B%5D=47491767&refid=GX676336541488-LBRL1508_47491767&device=c&ptid=293946777986&network=g&targetid=pla-293946777986&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20628989714&gbraid=0AAAAADNG5UhwAjY_HQbZb_vdURbKtREyn&gclid=CjwKCAjwtcHPBhADEiwAWo3sJpRTzqWdc3nnOhXh-R4VBOjGrtPEsbgJ5SEy7OVXD29abFAk6Ih_MRoCnAcQAvD_BwE).
Light curtains and warm brown pieces make the blue feel softer.
https://preview.redd.it/8euopqg2gzxg1.jpeg?width=1310&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22a8e914823a01d12a841f95212eaee13070a409
I think it’s lovely as it is 💙💙💙