Living Room help

10 years ago

We are updating our living room furniture to get something more comfortable, not so matchy-matchy, and that fits our living room area better. I found this sofa and love it. I want to get it in a fabric that is a gray/beige and a few shades darker than the picture I attached. I'm not sure if we should also get a love seat or not. As much as I don't want a full furniture set that matches, I still want some cohesiveness to my room. I can easily add in pillows, a few accent chairs, fun end tables, a coffee table or ottoman to break up the matchy. I don't have a specific one question...I just feel lost on the best approach moving forward in making this room work. Furniture is so expensive and am scared to I'll make the wrong choice.

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10 years ago

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
10 years ago
A sofa with 2 coordinating but not matching chairs is a good choice IMO much better than a loveseat that always looks better if it matches the sofa. You could just do the chairs in the samr syle but a different color fabric
classysass
10 years ago
No more leather, please! I would rather see two matching chairs than mismatched. Hang on and the talented Houzzers will guide you to a great room.
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10 years ago
Yes, no matching set. Do your research, invest in a good quality, more streamlined upholstered sofa. If you invest in it now, it will last you for years. Then get two armchairs in a complimentary fabric or pattern.
havingfun
10 years ago

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In Style Modern
10 years ago
Nice pick for the chair..leather sofa set just seem so heavy
in the eyes.
classysass
10 years ago
You're right. If that sofa you pictured is what you like, then you should get it. It doesn't look comfortable but you are the one sitting on it so you be the judge. You can add chair/s later if your budget doesn't permit getting sofa and chairs at the same time. We'll be here to help with chairs when you're ready.
Joanne Smith
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
The plain sofa looked nice. Don’t work too much with leathers
they are already outdated.
havingfun
10 years ago
hmmmm, don't spend a lot of time on houzzzz do you? tehehe
decoenthusiaste
10 years ago
I think you have room for a sofa and four chairs - here are some examples of a pair of occasional chairs and a pair of armchairs with a sofa.
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J Mou
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks everyone, I've appreciated the feedback. Gives me lots to consider. This room and the furniture have never worked for me. I think we will end up with a couch similar to what I posted...although it doesn't look like it, it's very comfortable. Maybe a blanket and some good pillows will help out it's starkness? And although my current leather furniture looks more inviting to watch tv in, it's very uncomfortable as the cushions have been broke down over the past decade+. I like the idea of some good accent chairs. I'll start keeping my eyes open for something that works.
havingfun
10 years ago
yes, i have no problem with your couch selection and monotone rooms are the goal lately. i will be happy to help you with rugs cushions, curtains, etc. to provide the color. Just remember if you don't choose good art, what ever you put there will be the star. call when you need us.
User
10 years ago
When doing a monochromatic room, just be sure to incorporate lots of textures and finishes for interest. You can have lots of shades of the same chroma(color).
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10 years ago
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