No, do not get a chair that matches your sofa. The chair above is too close in style and fabric to look right with the sofa. Don't create another design dilemma.

Family photos are priceless but not good for decorating. Use them in a hall gallery but not as a focal point.

Love the chairs you are considering, and think they would look great across from your sofa with a table in between them. Love all of Karemore55's suggestions and think a bench would look and fit nicely in between the 2 built-ins. Two leather ottomans would probably fit nicely in that space, too, and would provide extra seating when needed. Restoration Hardware, Ballard Designs, and One Kings Lane have great selections of different types and different sized benches. Beautiful monochromatic room! Have fun completing it!

I like the idea of chairs across from the sofa too. I like the style of the chairs you are considering, except for the tufting. I think with the tufted sofa, I'd choose chairs that aren't tufted. Other than that, the style is nice. I'd use the round table between the chair pair you'll be adding. I like the idea of a bench between the built in shelves. Maybe side tables and matching table lamps for each end of the sofa.

first of all, blinds on windows do not work with this classic style sofa. u need proper curtains see poto

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I agree the current white cabinet is pretty nice where it is. I like its height too. I think I'd remove everything from the top of it though.

how about orange?

Leather is out - I have a cat with claws who has already ruined a leather sofa :(

I am worried if I put two chairs across from the couch it will look strange and block either the fireplace or the opening to the dining room. I will have to post a better pic of the full length of the room.

I love the idea of a bench!

karemore55 - the white cabinet and side table are just filling up space. I would consider using the side table if it worked in between two chairs, but agree it looks too short next to the couch.

I definitely do not want orange. I don't like the gray/orange combo...plus I had orange in my last living room so would like a change.

I am not a huge fan of curtains. I have them in my dining room only. I would probably go with shutters or some other type of blind.

second, the painting above fireplace does not work- nice mirror will be much better. walls on both sides of the fire place are too dull u should add wallpaper in molding

S&A - agree that a mirror would look good. Also, I like the idea of molding on sides of fireplace with sconces, but the walls are different widths. Could that still work?

Hi there, I agree with the other posters that suggested another chair style that perhaps isn't tufted. Here are just a few examples of other styles you may want to consider:

http://www.highfashionhome.com/romney-chair-light-pattern.html

http://www.highfashionhome.com/pierce-chair-devote-cream-html.html

http://www.highfashionhome.com/jacob-chair-turin-ivory.html

If you want a monochromatic look that's fine but don't get the same style or texture or fabric. Any of these chairs in a light fabric would compliment without looking like a near-miss.

Great room and bones! I would suggest adding a wallpaper/paint or fabric to the bookshelves for a pop of color and texture - if you are not a fan of curtains - continue this look around the window. Here are some room inspirations:

Spa & Camel Inspiration Room

Oriental Tranquility Inspiration Room

Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far! I am going to check out the chair ideas everyone provided to try and narrow it down.

Karemore55 - I'm not really sure what I can use in the space where the white cabinet is. The front door is to the left of it, so I was thinking a console table. But, I agree with you and others here that I like the height of the cabinet.

For variety, I would suggest that you place the sofa so that it faces the bay window. Then, center the round, two-tiered coffee table in front of the bay window and put a colorful plant and a large picture book on it. If there is room, you might flank the table with a navy-upholstered chair on each side since you asked about using navy in a chair. You might get a sofa-type table and put it in front of the rectangular window that is between the book cases. A small plant and one or two small, framed pictures would look nice on this table. Someone suggested orange as an accent color, but you indicated you do not want orange again. I would suggest red as an accent in throw pillows and small bolster pillows for the navy chairs. If you add any flowers (real or silk), some red shades would complete the color scheme. I believe you have nice furnishings but that the furniture arrangement is what needs improvement.