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Patterned Sofas Furnish Impact
Stifling yawns in your living room? It may be time to give all-neutral upholstery the heave-ho and bring on a patterned sofa
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A patterned sofa can be the dramatic impact that sets the tone for your space. Playing up the upholstery of the largest piece of furniture in the room exclaims that you are fearless. Many people are afraid of investing in a sofa that is not upholstered in a neutral fabric, but that can end up looking boring no matter how many patterned throw pillows you cover it with.
It is so fun seeing more and more people use patterns on large furniture. To make it work, keep the walls clean and let your sofa upholstery be the star. Here are some great ways to do it.
It is so fun seeing more and more people use patterns on large furniture. To make it work, keep the walls clean and let your sofa upholstery be the star. Here are some great ways to do it.
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| If the main seating is a large sofa, go for a pattern. When there are no other upholstered pieces in the room, such as chairs, you need a wow factor. Use a slipcover with a soft print that gives it just enough interest without overpowering the room. |
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| A floral patterned sofa adds a burst of botanical to a room you want to feel feminine, pretty and happy. Tip: Add an accent chair in a solid fabric that picks up on one of the colors in the sofa's upholstery. |
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| A whimsical pattern that is large in scale becomes a piece of artwork upholstered on a sofa. This works well in a clean space that has a lot of windows. |
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by Doug Burch
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| What makes this large, open space feel soft and inviting? The patterned sofa placed in the center of the room. It is such a big area, but your eye is drawn directly to the center, bringing the scale down to a comfortable size. |
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| The fabric on your sofa builds up the style of your room. A sofa covered in a fun cinnamon berry check creates a warm feel in this rustic-style space. |
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| Upholster just the back or seat cushions for a mix of pattern with a neutral body. You can have a local upholsterer simply re-cover your cushions. |
| You can keep a clean space using neutrals, but be a bit braver with pattern. This sofa looks so perfect for this room. |
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| This is a showstopper. The bold structure, along with the vibrant stripes, makes this sofa young and hip. And the deep wood finish helps the piece keep its traditional lines, allowing it to work in just about any room. |
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by Vintage Renewal
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| Vintage sofas can have such fun shapes. Upholstery in a surprising fabric works really well on them. Tell us: Have you had fun with patterned upholstery on your sofa? Please share a photo below. More: Six Tips for Choosing the Perfect Sofa Loving Color: A Rainbow of Sofas |
Comments
scpeckham 4th picture - the sofa looks to me like it is against a mirror, no?
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Ideabook published on April 7, 2012.
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