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phchatham Maybe take the colors out of the picture and put them in a huge rug to go under the ottoman and carry the reds and creams and yellows to scatter cushions as well :)

decoenthusiaste The picture works best for the kitchen, but the colors could brighten your room. Try yellow curtain panels hung floor to ceiling and some pillows to match. If you can paint, try BM Lemon Sorbet and replace the ceiling fan with a great drum pendant.

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I would suggest that your first purchase be a fun,contemporary area rug.
Once that is decided then you can chose your accent colours and art.

Nancy McFalls My boyfriend (now husband) had This End Up furniture, so be glad. Yours doesn't look bad from the silhouette I can make out in the photos. But the big, empty wall and windows are screaming for something on them. That could be your opportunity to add bright colors. If your need for bright = light, then sheers on the windows will give you some privacy while letting in more light. Larger lamps, maybe on either side of the table in front of the window, can also help... try Home Goods for a revolving selection if you want something colorful, or you can grab some of those white glowing orbs from Ikea.

olldbobbi You could start with a bright and bold area rug: [houzz=Pyros Zig Zag 5' x 8' Area Rug] And add some coordinating throw pillows: [houzz=Orange Leopard Print Throw Pillow] [houzz=Monogrammed Coral Chevron Print Throw Pillow by Tootledoo Designs]
I'd also like to see an interesting floor lamp in the corner between the two sofas: [houzz=Sabine Floor Lamp]
[houzz=Stella Floor Lamp, Turquoise]
[houzz=Lantern Arc Floor Lamp CB2]

veronicajuly Fantastic! I will try to incorporate more of the yellow from the picture and first purchases will be a bright rug and interesting lamp. @ Nancy McFalls Yes, the walls are very bare. I like your idea about using light sheers. This room does not get a lot of natural light. I have both ottomans in this room right now because I could not decide which one looked best! Thanks again and wish me luck. I will post before and after pictures.

carolins I've added some inspirational photos for you (from houzz, look under browse living and/or family rooms and type in 'brown sofa' in the search box). I do like the sofa's and the beige, large ottoman. A large rug, light coloured would make a lot of difference.

Jennifer Hogan Make sure the wall color you chose has great depth. I attached a photo with yellow walls and great natural light to show you that even with good light yellow can go grey (Look above the couch). If you don't have good natural lighting you need to choose paint colors that are very saturated colors for the colors not to go dead on the walls.

blindsdirectcanada a decorative rod and 24'' drapery panels will frame you window and give you a more finished look.

Ceddy Ced Love the furniture. A nice cream color upscale rug would be nice. Complement it with some nice curtains.

Lkristine I like the furniture. I can see why you want to add some color. Here are some ideas that have some colors that you initially posted you were interested in. Also some framed art or a large round mirror above the sofa, and some window sheers like suggested above would look awesome! I would do 3 pillows on the sofa, 2 of the colorful and one of the off white/ aqua modern floral. http://www.wayfair.com/Safavieh-Rainbow-Cascade-Decorative-Pillows-Set-of-2-PIL402A-SET2-FV16833.html http://www.wayfair.com/Inhabit-Propeller-Throw-Pillow-in-Aqua-PROAQ-INH1206.html http://www.arearuguniverse.com/area-rugs/loloi-wynnwn-03ivml-wynn-ivorymulti-area-rug_g930803.html?isku=7443699&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsImage

Cancork Floor Inc. You are trying to lighten a dark space that has dark furniture and dark floors. Your tastes run to 'subdued' hues. Rust = dark version of orange; Merlot = dark version of red/brown/purples; tan = dark version of white. Your natural tastes are making the situation worse.

Your choices may not feel right because they are ADDING to the darkness instead of alleviating it. Your flooring is "killing" any light that is going to enter/added to the room. You need to lighten up the floor. Either new flooring OR big, light coloured rug. And I mean ROOM SIZED! Perhaps starting with a WHITE rug! Nothing in it...just white! Once it is in the space and you see the LIGHTNESS, now you can begin adding your colours.

Again, move UP the brightness scale. Not rust, but orange/red; not Merlot but cherry; not tan but Saffron! These are all "brighter" than your natural palette.

If you are in the store and think "a little too bright" BRING IT HOME! Believe me, the "brightness" in the store will darken several shades when up against large, brown/dark furniture!

But first...BIG WHITE RUG! Start there and ADD once the flooring has been lightened.

olldbobbi I agree with everything Cancork says except the white rug. Every little spot would drive me nuts. But good take on the colors!....Bobbi

Wynter Interiors Inc What about wallpaper? I'd begin there as its a great way to add texture, pattern and color without too much saturation which can happen with solid pops of color.

carolins You could go for a big light coloured piece of carpet. Possibly much cheaper than a huge white rug :-)

veronicajuly @ Cancork Floor Inc. Great points - Yes, my taste in colors are on the darker side. I will try a MUCH lighter rug and yellow/gold accents. Because of my dog I think I will stay away from solid white, but I can see how starting from the floor up might be the best approach! @ Wynter Interiors Inc I have not thought about wallpaper in the living room. I've seen some really pretty images of seagrass wallpaper that I would like to use in the dining room. Each of the images eveyone has posted are great!

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