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Reader’s question

“Our living room has unusual shape - far from the so nice rectangular one. It also has 3 big windows so there's a lot of light. The kitchen furniture is wenge and lime green. What colors should the walls and floor be? What about a focal wall - what color would be proper? Which wall or walls should be chosen as focal?”

Our recommendation

Wenge furniture is derived from tropical timber of the wenge tree from Africa. Wenge wood is a very dark wood which have an earthy effect into the spaces. When it comes to choosing wall paint colors to pair with, you can easily find the proper color because dark wood goes well with almost any color.

On the other hand lime green is a bright shade which gives an unexpected pop of color.

You can choose Benjamin Moore powder sand OC-113shade for the walls, a sophisticated and endlessly versatile shade, which creates a sense of tranquility and provides ample contrast to your wenge furniture.

Regarding the wall or walls to be accented you should discover which one attracts the interest to be accented compared with other walls. You should avoid choosing a wall covered with artwork or large pieces of furniture. If there is an interesting architectural element on the wall, a good view provided through the existing apertures, or a remarkable piece of furniture this wall should be stand out with color.

Proper colors to accent the wall would be Benjamin Moore philipsburg blue HC-159 shade, a very elegant timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces or Benjamin Moore lime green a bold vivid color.

You can choose dark brown wood flooring, which can enhance a sense of continuity between walls or furnishings.