Decorating a room around a charcoal / anthracite coloured sofa...

[MP888]

Hi,

We've got a spare bedroom that's effectively a blank canvas at the moment, having just been plastered. We do have our hearts set on a charcoal / anthracite coloured sof bed as being the main piece of furniture for the room, and would like some advice as to what colours (walls / carpet) would fit in with it. Any ideas appreciated! The rest of the house is fairly neutral / contemporary.

Mark

[barb1314]

Hi Mark.I would say a natural floorcovering such as sisal or seagrass,may favourite as they go with everything.For walls a lovely pale grey.Farrow and Ball do a gorgeous colour called Lamp Room Grey,and accessories in rich creams and plum/aubergine.Hope that helps but you might go 'ooh how revolting!' Everyone has such different ideas on colour!

[MP888]

Thanks - I'll certainly check into the colour you suggested. Do you know which of the two floorcoverings you mentioned is the hardest wearing? Any other qualities worth noting? I don't have experience of sisal or seagrass

[barb1314]

Hi again,sorry for the delay in answering.In price order coir is cheapest,followed by seagrass then sisal is most expensive.If you look at the Crucial Trading site it gives you lots of info and prices per metre.You also need to take into account underlay and fitting which has to be done by someone experienced.I've had all 3 at one stage or another and if you can afford it,try to get a small boucle sisal...it looks great and lasts forever.