I have a purple sofa. I don't think they are necessarily easy to find, perhaps if you could find a style of sofa that allows you to choose your own fabric with a variety of fabrics to choose from that might be something to consider.

Thank you for your suggestions. I will check into these options. Let me know if anyone sees anything else!

Wayfair has

Furniture of America, CM6761PR-SF-PK

Why purple? Have you thought of a beautiful neutral linen? It would look gorgeous. You may tire of purple. Sometimes it's best to keep your big pieces neutral and accessorize with a pop of color.

Don't get a purple sofa, unless you are rich enough to change it when you tire (in a year) of the color...........

Susan,

Do you have a source for the lilac sofa? It is beautiful--both the color and style. The sofas with this style back tend to have a deep sitting area resulting in my feet dangling. But I want to check out this one! Thanks!

• Sandy, when I think of linen, I think of a beautiful fabric, but one that wrinkles or looks casual. Maybe upholstery fabrics are different. I want soft without too casual of a look.

I inherited a purple mohair sofa that I Loved, but it was starting to disintegrate so I've been searching to replace it for about 10 years. Purple must be coming back in style, because in the last year I have found some stores that have swatches of purple as the couch color choice without a huge up charge or having to provide the fabric personally. Look at arhaus and calico corners of you want to pick your design style and your fabric together. So even though purple might be trending, it's still classic. Good luck!

eewm, thanks for your encouragement and sources. With the lack of purple fabrics at the moment, I have thought about customer supplied fabrics I just want to exhaust my options before pursuing it.

Have you thought of a turquoise/ teal sofa with your rug ?

Look at arhaus and calico corners of you want to pick your design style
and your fabric together. So even though purple might be trending, it's
still classic. Good luck!

The teal is pretty and it goes well with the rug. Food for thought. But, I favor the lilac since I believe I can live with that color for a long time.

My husband really likes how the lilac color goes with the rug. The rug has lots of purple shades, so going with lilac is a good option. The lilac one suggested by susan2494 also appeals to him. Now if we can find one with a shallow seat depth, we will be set. So not only do I want lilac, I want the sofa to fit my short legs!

I am so excited about being so close to finding the right sofa. I am very appreciative of everyone's help.

Ok !

about this one ?

get purple. just do it.

The lilac sofa is overstock.com ITEM# 15906266

• cushions are 24.5" deep

Linen upholstery is not what I would call casual, unless you are thinking of a shabby chic slipcover. It is very durable and makes a great upholstery fabric. I have two gorgeous Lee Industries chairs upholstered in a lovely linen ikat fabric.
If you are set on purple, a design store that carry custom furniture can source any fabric available. Try Lee Industries, Kravet, Baker for starters.
Also if this is going to be a sofa you are planning to keep for 20 plus years, you may want to go the custom route. Find a designer you can trust and who has your same design aesthetic.
A designer can source you any style, configuration you desire and has way more options for fabrics. She will save you tons of money as she can purchase through manufacturers sold only to the trade at wholesale prices. She will then pass on her mark up to you. It is usually way less, for way better quality than if you were to buy full retail. I would definitely Never buy a sofa online. You need to sit in it, feel it and most of all measure to make sure it is the correct size and scale for you space.
There is a great thread on Houzz about how to buy your forever sofa. Some invaluable
information from many experts. A great read!
Good luck with finding that perfect sofa!

Bassett Furniture has lots of choices in custom couches and some styles/sizes in the attached link indicate there is an extensive choice of fabrics. If you can find a store that carries Bassett then you can check the quality/workmanship. Perhaps they can order fabric samples for you and bring them home to test with your rug. We have their couches (search high and low for quality and selection) and after 5 years, still in great shape and wearing well. In regards to the color, we had custom blue velvet love seats for over 25 years, which came and went in style (velvet has made a huge comeback - lol), but I always loved them. It was easy to modernize them by changing pillows, rug, curtains and decor. No matter what color couch you get, it will be dated if not in color, then in style. Good luck..it's a search that is well worth it. http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Sofas-PZ2700-PY8720-PS17210.asp

Almost any sofa company lets you choose the fabric. You don't have to buy what's on the floor at a furniture store. Have them show you the fabrics that are available. Take a picture of your rug with you when you go.

I would definitely check Bassett. We've purchased numerous pieces of furniture from them, including a custom sofa. It's not inexpensive, but you get what you want.

30% sale!!

By the way, how big is your rug? You must keep that in mind so sofa is in the right proportion to the rug. This sofa is from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams -- Color is Indigo. Style is London.

Wanted to see sofa closer with rug....maybe not?

Beware of Bassett, a lot of their frames come from overseas.
This is not custom, but semi- custom.
Retail stores, such as Macy's, RH, Bassett, Pottery Barn, Ethan Allen, are not selling quality frames and fabrics. The choices are limited and often not the greatest quality, but rather bonded leather and inferior grade fabrics.
They charge exorbitant prices for average quality. Their retail markup is huge, that is why you see "sales" for 30-50% off at these stores. They are making a killing!
Check out some commercial grade fabrics for your sofa. There are some fabulous lines.
Your sofa is your work horse of the room. It is worth the investment to buy the best you can afford, both in frame, cushions and fabrics. It will last you for years and you won't be looking to replace it 5-10 years down the road.

Carolinachair.com. Pick your own fabric for any sofa. You can also change the seat height and depth to fit your needs. Quality made.

I have been sofa shopping. I'm too hesitant to order a sofa without sitting on one, so my husband and I have been checking them out.

My husband spotted this Palliser chesterfield sofa. He liked this one and suggested this red (Heavenly Mulberry) with the purple rug and using neutral colored chairs. The walls will be a neutral color as well. (The purple pillows are just color trials, not actual pillows designed for this sofa.) The sofa has a shallow seat depth, so it fits! Any thoughts on this combination of sofa, purple rug, and neutral chairs (chairs to be determined)?

If you like it buy it. It will look good with rug, keep chairs in off white linen. Accent chair with throw pillows with just a touch of purple, you have more than enough in rug.

I am so excited. After a long search, I think I have found it!

If possible, I would check the rug with the sofa, to see if the shades matched well.

Good advice, karielen.

May I suggest purple walls and beautiful cream mohair sofa's. I too love purple and painted my living room snuggle puss purple (yes it is a Benjamin Moore color). I lived with it for about ten years and then repainted it this past fall. It is certainly easier to change out a room with neutral sofas and get a whole new look for not much money. Just a thought. I can tell you, purple is a color that you love, but after a while tire of because it is so specific.

Thanks for your thoughts. I couldn't find this BM color. Sometimes they change the colors over time. I have an open dining room which has only one wall (one wall is built-in china cabinet and another is a wood wall). I have the dining room wall purple and it makes a dramatic dining area. I agree that neutral sofas are more flexible. I have had neutral sofas for a long time. I'm in the mood for a change,

I would love to know where you found your rug. I think it would match my purple, teal and golden yellow color scheme quite well.

That is one gorgeous rug!

Thanks for the positive comments about the rug. This is a Feizy rug. I posted
a close up view that I took of the rug so that the minor colors could be seen. The rug is

Sattika 6204F in Hydrangea. The link to thewebsite
is

http://www.feizy.com/shop/6204-sattika-in-hydrangea/
The website's picture looks more blue than purple, but purple is the dominate
color in person. The size I am getting is 9'6" X 13' 6". It is one of the few purple rugs that I could find in this large size.

Love the raspberry sofa and purple rug idea. Go for it!

I got it! The reddish sofa and the purple rug. And we are loving it! I have ordered two swivel chairs in ivory leather. They should arrive in November. My walls and fireplace have been painted Delaware Putty. Now I am shopping for accessories--lamps, small table for chairs, pillows, ottoman, etc. Thanks for all of the encouragement.

I wish I had the guts to get what I wanted.

FinallyHome, I don't know if it is "guts" or what. I just know what colors make me happy. And, after all is said and done, when I close my doors to the outside world, I am the one (with my husband) who lives with it. The colors make me smile. No one else may like my color choices, but I am happy. I don't want to live with any regrets. Good luck in pursuing your goals and dreams!

Be sure to update us with photos of the finished room.

I will post some pics when I finish with the room. Still working on it.

If you choose a sofa frame with cushions separate from the frame, you could have your purple slipcovers -- or any other color slipcover -- made to order. Places where fabric is sold can usually give you the names of several persons that sew for others if you don't sew yourself.

https://www.google.com/search?q=wood+frame+sofa+with+loose+cushions&biw=1366&bih=673&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CE8QsARqFQoTCLLb6fe5vMgCFYxbPgodfKoNcg

We bought the red (Heavenly Mulberry) Palliser chesterfield sofa and the purple rug. We love it! These are happy colors for us. We also purchased turquoise lamps. We added 2 cream leather swivel chairs. I'm still working on lamps, sofa table, and small accessories, but the core pieces are great!

Palliser sofas have several lovely purples. i just ordered one in Bela Purple. check google for purple sofas and youll get tons of ideas!

Funny that I came across this article as I am now ready to part with my eggplant-colour sofa and love seat. We have enjoyed it 15 years. Time to move on to a neutral colour. Oh and my kitchen cabinets are a gloss laminate in light purple-mauvey colour (close to BM Moore colour warm shadow). I am in need of a kitchen update but I still don't want to change the cupboards.