Monday, November 16, 2009

Color Scheme Dilemma!?

All right, I'm lost.





I've decided to overhaul my old color scheme for a new one.





The old color scheme: deep reds, earthy greens, warm golds, and rustic oranges.





The new color scheme: deep, cool browns, fuchsias, cornflower blues, and maybe a splash or two of apple green for an accent.





After saving tons of photos from over the web, I've nailed down the new color scheme and absolutely love it. But I've run into a big problem:





I have a very nicely framed, old movie poster that's sentimental to me. It was a centerpiece in my one room apartment and went PERFECTLY with the old color scheme. I love this poster, but now it's going to stick out like a sore thumb!





How can I make this work? The picture is done in blacks, browns, golds, and warm yellows. For a photo of it, see here: http://www.geocities.com/j_nada/carp/mot...





Help!

Color Scheme Dilemma!?
Could it be repurposed to another room where it will blend better, or at least relocated to a section of wall where it won't receive as much attention?





Another idea would be to get an artwork light with a bulb or gel in one of your colors to cast a tint onto the poster.
Reply:The poster seems to be primarily gold and brown. You are still using brown shades in your new color scheme so I don't see it being an issue. Yes, you are getting away from the gold but I think a creative person as yourself can make it work. Obviously, by collecting the photos from the web, you have the decorating bug in you and you know what looks good. If you hang this poster on a wall that is not the focal point of your room, I think it will look great. Since this poster has sentimental value to you, you should hang it and enjoy it.
Reply:Perhaps if you re-matted it in something that went with both the image and the color scheme of the room it would work.


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