Would these match a white wall?
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Luc13922292
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I have these decorative starbursts & I am not certain they would look good on plain white walls. My sectional is dark grey (closer to black) & my rug is grey with yellow in it.
These are the decor
My carpet
My sectional with rug
43 answers
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Yellow
Tris Smith
on Nov 03, 2016
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I would use the gold/yellow color from the carpet to make them stand out.
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 03, 2016
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Try them out on the different colors of your carpet (right on the floor) and see which color looks the best behind them.
Jamie Boyce
on Nov 03, 2016
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Go to a light grey.....grey owl is a beautiful gray
Poelstrad
on Nov 03, 2016
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I agree with Tris Smith, yellow would bring it to life.
Kathleen
on Nov 03, 2016
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I agree. A muted yellow would look good. It would tie the room together with starbursts.
William
on Nov 03, 2016
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i would personally go with with a soft silvery grey...so many options these days....and then even if you change furniture and such...could still go with almost everything....and then you could add a silverish theme tray to your ottoman...
Gaetane
on Nov 03, 2016
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Love the rug! Try framing each one of them in silver frames with yellow or gray or black mats.
Linda
on Nov 03, 2016
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Thanks everyone for your input. I wasn't sure if a couple of you were suggesting I paint the walls, if so I don't want to paint because I rent not own.
Luc13922292
on Nov 03, 2016
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I totally think they would look good on a white wall! They would look really beautiful, actually
Allison Kessler
on Nov 04, 2016
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I agree with Allison. They would look lovely on a white wall. They would really pop!
Gle11798005
on Nov 04, 2016
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Sure they would! Take a piece of white paper and place a few on it. It looks good right? Use them! You will love it!
Fluffette
on Nov 04, 2016
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Go ahead and put them on the white wall. They will look great and cast some very interesting shadows.
Jim L
on Nov 04, 2016
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Try them and see if you like them! I think ANYTHING looks great on a white wall. Love your rug by the way.
Paddywagon
on Nov 04, 2016
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I think you'll find you like them even more on a white wall because they will show up better and provide more of a contrast. It will be beautiful!
Karen
on Nov 04, 2016
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I agree. The contrast and shadowing will look terrific. If you wanted something more, intersperse them with photos or other items.
Stephanie corley
on Nov 04, 2016
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I would use a yello close to the soft yellow in the rug. But just that one wall. It would bring together all the elements in the room and make the yellow in the rug pop.
Marrianne Rudy
on Nov 04, 2016
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Almost anything looks good on a plain white wall.
Barb
on Nov 04, 2016
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Barb
on Nov 04, 2016
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I think they'll look fabulous on a white wall. The colors will pick the shades of white and grey in the rug.
Lyn
on Nov 04, 2016
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I've used them on a cream colored wall and added oval gold/ brass framed multi sized mirrors with them. It came out great!
Cheryl Conidaris
on Nov 04, 2016
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As to repaint, check with landlord but you may have to repaint when you move. Other options would be thumb tack squares of different colors on wall and then attach starbursts. Or picture frames with different back color. Or hang from ceiling (just slightly away from wall) with piece of fishing line/clear sewing thread so they can move in any breeze.
Deanna Nassar
on Nov 04, 2016
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Yes, they would look great!
Cheryl Gearin
on Nov 04, 2016
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To be sure, put one or two on a 2/1.00 poster board from the dollar tree. Or hang up a white sheet if you have it and try there. I think they would look good anywhere but I just love starbursts so there you go!!
Sandra Allen
on Nov 04, 2016
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Better then they look on that wall. Love your rug !
Liz C.
on Nov 04, 2016
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Yes I think they would.
Debbie motley
on Nov 04, 2016
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They would make a plain white wall POP!
Sophia,M.,McConnery
on Nov 04, 2016
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Try it on a white wall somewhere else in the house. Paint them black & gold maybe?
Lucy Marie Bernier
on Nov 04, 2016
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Buy the poster board in a yellow to match what you have and thin black frame. Then hang your decorations together on the poster board. Then they can be on a white wall or any wall but what they are on.
Marilyn witt
on Nov 04, 2016
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What about putting them (all or some) in frames? Take the glass out and then paint the frames a contrasting color (maybe yellow or orange). Put the frames on the wall and then add the decorations. If you really wanted to snazz it up, you could add pretty scrapbook paper in the frame first. I'd just keep it muted so it doesn't outshine the decorations.
Lesli Ritchie
on Nov 04, 2016
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I would lay down a white sheet or whatever and take a look and then I would place them down on the grey part of carpet (go lighter grey) and decide from there. Love that carpet, your home looks beautiful with your choices.
Joy8061565
on Nov 04, 2016
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Please don't paint them black....they are already a beautiful color.
Joy8061565
on Nov 04, 2016
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You don't mention where you want to put them. If it is behind the couch, I feel they would just look like they are hanging in space. I don't think the result would be what you want. I think they need to be 'grounded'. I would use some old frames (use different sizes), paint them black, and hand them on the wall in whatever design you want. Then, add your starbursts into the frames. Be creative. For instance, you could put just one starburst in a frame in the lower right corner and leave the rest of the frame empty. Do it differently in another frame, and keep in mind, balance is everything.
Karen Queck Stonestreet
on Nov 04, 2016
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I have the 3 spiky ones on a wood wall similar in color to your floor, however I was going to use them on my white walls. I love the 3 dimensional look, and the contrast in color would work since your rug has the same colors.
Chris
on Nov 04, 2016
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I think they would look nice on a white wall, but since they're all the same shape, I'd mix it up a little with some things of different shapes as well. A wall grouping of your 'bursts' with other items...pictures, sconces, small display shelves, etc. You may have the perfect things just sitting around waiting to be added.
JoLeen Bolton
on Nov 04, 2016
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Agree with joystark, put a white sheet down and arrange you pieces. I do this when contemplating changing decor. Love the carpet also has the same flower on my daughters comforter.
Rosy
on Nov 04, 2016
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Might try a wintery white paint (white paint with just a hint of gray) instead of a plain white. Might give a more subtle look. I would try and find some type decor with that color of yellow. Love your colors looks beautiful
Rosy
on Nov 04, 2016
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I think they would look great on a white wall..show better.
Cfl12537666
on Nov 04, 2016
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For the larger ones, I suggest cutting six-sided or circular shapes two inches larger than the diameter of of the starbursts out of brown or black construction paper to use as background medallions. Cover the medallions with two or layers of polyurethane finish before using.
Linda Keser
on Nov 05, 2016
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I think they would look great on a white wall. OR.....you could spray paint them!
Becky P
on Nov 05, 2016
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Virtually anything (including 'white') will look good/acceptable on a white wall. This will look great !
UpState
on Nov 07, 2016
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i think these would for sure look great on a white wall!
Tova Pearl
on Nov 08, 2016
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Anything goes with white, as white is an extremely neutral colour.
Pat9709398
on Nov 15, 2016
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