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Out with the recliner - In with the ??? Help!

16 years ago

Currently, recliner and couch match. I want to switch the recliner to a loveseat and am struggling to figure out what to go with. Light, dark, leather, ???

LR area (old pic with winter decor!):

Loveseat I'm considering (obviously I'd change out the pillows):

Pics of the rest of the space to get an idea of my 'style?' (which has been called eclectic, but I call hodge-podge!):





Is the loveseat I'm considering too modern? Do I need to worry about matching the style of the couch? I'm getting frustrated trying to find something and would like to just start all over and get a matching set, but the couch is in decent shape and budget is a concern. I did go see the loveseat - it's comfy, priced right, and microfiber (which is said to spot clean well).

Thoughts?? Any input on my space appreciated! :)

Comments (14)

  • 16 years ago

    Here's a better shot of the current couch. This pic was taken prior to our remodel so much of that decor is gone.

  • 16 years ago

    Having just added some upholstered peices to go with some stuff I already had, one thing I found was it helped to match the style of the arms.

    The arms on your sofa look like they are rolled. I would suggest trying to find a loveseat with the same kind of arm so that the style looks compatible. It also might help to find one that is upholstered to the ground the way your sofa is. Then the upholstery can be varied from what you have on the couch.

  • 16 years ago

    How about 2 chairs instead of a loveseat? They can be in complimentary fabric to the couch.

  • 16 years ago

    barb - I'm sure that you're right. I was hoping that this one would work because the price is right and I'm digging the color. I'll have to keep on looking. (Unfortunately, we're pretty limited in my area.)

    fivefootzero - I would love two chairs instead. However, the cost is considerably more, unfortunately, and I can get more seating at less cost with a loveseat... at least for what I'm finding right now.

    I have access to slumberland and ashley easily. Shopping around takes effort and a bit of travel.

  • 16 years ago

    First, is a man going to be giving up his recliner? lol. I ask this because that's a big deal. DH will sit on nothing but the recliner unless he's laying with big dog on the sofa. :)

    I personally like a sofa and two upholstered chairs, but not over-stuffed. They're more versatile in re-arranging the furniture.

  • 16 years ago

    oakley - ha! dh is is shockingly willing to give up the recliner. It has a hole on one side and we also need to make room for more seating, which he agrees. (I'm the one that has emotional attachment to it actually - how many times I've nursed, rocked, burped babies in that thing!)

    DD sits in it more than anyone - she thinks she gets to pick what we get instead. She is FOUR, though, and really likes pink and frill. ;-)

  • 16 years ago

    shameless bump in case there are other ideas/thoughts lurking out there!

  • 16 years ago

    Awwww, that's bittersweet. I rock my grandson in his dad's recliner, then we go to the nursery and sit in the glider.

    OH..I love Gliders! There are some beautiful one's made for living rooms. Have you considered one of those? I really want one for myself.

  • 16 years ago

    Looking at loveseats on the Ashley website...
    what about Rutherford - Brindle Loveseat, Allendale - Oyster Loveseat or Allendale - Mist Loveseat?

  • 16 years ago

    Another vote for two chairs. In a fabric that pulls out the rusty red tones in your rug, plus the lighter beige or green that is there as well. A stripe would be nice with the rug.

    A loveseat is never really comfortable for more than one person, so limits the seating and room arrangement.

    I would think you could put the two chairs and a table between them on the right side wall where the couch is now. Then put the couch essentially where the recliner is sitting, coming out from the window wall. It would allow you to open up the LR space a bit more, rather than being limited by the length of the right hand wall. TV down at the end, perhaps a grouping of pix on the end wall.

  • 16 years ago

    I think the style is too contemporary for your home.
    Have you considered having the chair upholstered in the fabric color you like? Then you could add another chair as finances allow.

    Since you're limited on stores to shop at, do you have a JCPenny or Sears? You may find some loveseats you like at their stores, or else order one to test.

    Here is a link that might be useful: JCP

  • 16 years ago

    Yeah, I have to agree about the one person sitting on a loveseat. We have a loveseat in our family room that I bought specifically for one of our dogs. (Yes, I'm a little nutty that way.) While she's with us we'll have the loveseat. Fortunately we have a sofa and two chairs in there too.

    Could you do two smaller club chair type chairs for a cost comperable to the loveseat?

  • 16 years ago

    It's mainly just our family of four in our tiny house. When we have company, everyone pretty much has to get cozy no matter what. :)
    That said, I will explore 2 chairs some more. We also do have an Ashley outlet that I can frequent for possibilities. I'll just need to be patient.

    Thanks for the input and I will post when I finally do decide and make a purchase.

  • 16 years ago

    Funny, I can't help ... I just got rid of an old Ethan Allen chair and a half with ottoman, for a super comfortable LazBoy recliner. I'm all about comfort ... and to me a loveseat is not comfort.