Furniture Color--Can I Use Dark Brown And Black Together?

by S. Collins
(Kansas City, MO)

Will a dark brown microfiber sofa set go well with black occasional tables? The house is open floor plan, and the walls are all citrus colors. The fireplace (where the sofa set will be) in the Great Room is black...not my choice. My husband's truly.

Answer:

I think if I were you, I would opt for a sofa in a lighter fabric--maybe a tan or even a cream color. The dark brown and black would seem to compete with each other, while a tan or cream with the black would allow the black accent furniture to stand out nicely.

Happy decorating,

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Furniture Color--Can I Use Dark Brown And Black Together?

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Aug 11, 2009

Oval Coffee Table
by: Oval Coffee Table

Hello. I think its better if you will used oval shape table for your design. Just a suggestion. Thanks and have a nice day! ..

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Jun 25, 2009

Cream & Oak
by: NicoleL

I am wondering if it is ok to mix a cream (pickled) armoire with an oak finish bed?

Jun 25, 2009

Brown leather lounge sweet.
by: Anonymous

Hi I'm wondering if it's ok to get a black and cream rug, there are so many that I really like?? or should I stick to browns... I was thinking of an olive green also.
Thanks

Mar 15, 2009

mix brown and black leather
by: Dave

i just got a nice dark brown leather chair from the pottery barn. i have a chance to pick up an ottoman that is a style quality match that is black for $250 [that normally sells for $550].

how much of a problem would that be with the color diffence?

Mar 04, 2009

can i mix round or square ?
by: confused!!

I have a round dining table,and i'm wondering if i could mix it up and add a square coffee table? Or should it be round or oval? thank you

Nov 13, 2008

Mix Away
by: Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating

Hi Rosie~
The short answer...it's actually perfectly fine to mix and match different wood colors. It gives your home a more mix and match look, as if you're a well-traveled person who's collected items over the years. When everything matches, it tends to look as if you made one trip to the furniture store and purchased all matching sets of furniture. It tends to have a less interesting look when everything's so matchy-matchy.

Nov 06, 2008

similar problem
by: rosie

hi, i have a similar problem with the brown and black as well. my sofas are creme but the bottom is a cherry wood,my dining table is glass with cherry wood chairs with creme cushions. should i continue with the cherrywood theme or could i mix it up with black accents? for instance should i get a cherrywood coffee table and tv stand the same color?? help this is my first apartment:)

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