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My bold new sofa

9 years ago

We needed to replace a dark red leather loveseat, and after starting out looking at some similar dark reds, and some neutrals, I decided to go a little crazy and order a rusty/almost orange ultrasuede. I waited 6 weeks and would periodically look at the fabric swatch and think, "what have I done?"

Well, it just arrived this morning and I am really happy with it! It's not as scary as I feared.

If I had planned ahead I would have cleaned up the table, but whatever, this is real life. :-)

This is from a new, more contemporary line from American Leather. We've had great luck with AL ultrasuede in the past.

Comments (53)

  • 9 years ago

    I really like the new color! Looks great there.

    Sueb20 thanked User
  • 9 years ago

    It looks great! Wonderful anti-neutral choice.

    Sueb20 thanked Gooster
  • 9 years ago

    Ingrid, don't get too attached to the pillows because I've ordered new ones!

    This is the only wall in the house for the painting, so there it stays.

  • 9 years ago

    I love the color orange in all its variations. It does go beautifully with the painting AND the rug. Standing ovation from here!

    Sueb20 thanked My3dogs ME zone 5A
  • 9 years ago

    I love it!

    Sueb20 thanked tackykat
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    9 years ago

    Looks wonderful!!!!

    Sueb20 thanked 4Heidesign
  • 9 years ago

    I think it's perfect right there and it looks great with your painting. I've loved that painting ever since I first saw it here years ago.

    P.S. Gold star for the real life photo. :)

    Sueb20 thanked Bluebell66
  • 9 years ago

    It makes me smile! I think it's a lovely color, and I hope it makes you smile each time you lay eyes on it.

    Sueb20 thanked User
  • 9 years ago

    How great is that!?! It looks perfect!

    Sueb20 thanked OutsidePlaying
  • 9 years ago

    Fancy! Love it. Much better than my bold choice of a red cabbage rose print sofa in the early 90s.

    Sueb20 thanked deegw
  • 9 years ago

    Looks wonderful!

    Sueb20 thanked maddielee
  • 9 years ago

    Great choice! The orange looks perfect in that space.

    Sueb20 thanked pipdog
  • 9 years ago

    Looks great with your painting and rug!

    Sueb20 thanked tinam61
  • 9 years ago

    I love it!

    Sueb20 thanked User
  • 9 years ago

    Looks great!

  • 9 years ago

    Great colour combination - and sofa choice!

    Sueb20 thanked miniscule
  • 9 years ago

    "It's not as scary as I feared"

    It's great!

    Sueb20 thanked nosoccermom
  • 9 years ago

    I think it looks fabulous! I LOVE the color! And I have to disagree with ingrid (sorry, ingrid) about the painting. I like the height you get with the current painting. If the wall space the sofa is on was much larger, I could see using something horizontal, but in this case, I your art is just right.

    Sueb20 thanked bac717
  • 9 years ago

    What a great choice. The color is perfect! I love reds/oranges for the vibrancy they bring to a room.

    Sueb20 thanked Bonnie
  • 9 years ago

    LOVE It!

    Sueb20 thanked Bethpen
  • 9 years ago

    Love that couch! I'm thrilled that you chose colour instead of going with the all-too-much of the neutral trend.. I have always loved that picture.

    I seldom disagree with ingrid but I'm glad the pillows are going. While they're ok with the area rug they're too pinkish for the couch.

    Sueb20 thanked blfenton
  • 9 years ago

    Gorgeous. I wish my coffee table looked that neat. I love your artwork!

    Sueb20 thanked Anne
  • 9 years ago

    I really like it! Rust/Orange is an accent color throughout my main floor so I'm partial.

    Sueb20 thanked joaniepoanie
  • 9 years ago

    I wish I had your boldness in color with my current recliners selection. Looks great. I remember when you bought that Batchelder piece; I've always loved it.

    Sueb20 thanked deeinohio
  • 9 years ago

    looks awesome!! OP, where did u get your white foot stool?? love that and been looking for something similar... TIA

    Sueb20 thanked sprtphntc7a
  • 9 years ago

    I love your new sofa. Your room is beautiful.

    Sueb20 thanked wwbungalow
  • 9 years ago

    very pretty

    it's exactly the color of our sectional in the family room-I find it to be a very calming color, somehow

    maybe because it reminds of the color of fire-and(controlled) fire is pretty fascinating..you can look look at it for hours in a row

    so here's an example of how something seemingly very bold is actually very easy to live with


    Sueb20 thanked aprilneverends
  • 9 years ago

    What a happy color!

    Sueb20 thanked Nothing Left to Say
  • 9 years ago

    Fabulous!

    Sueb20 thanked texanjana
  • 9 years ago

    Thank you, all.

    Sprt, the stool (it's actually almost-beige) is a vintage piece from Etsy. I was determined to find a small round stool that could slide partly under the table -- took forever to find one!


  • 9 years ago

    Very pretty. I like how all the colors go so well together. Reminded me of those Design Seeds charts. Check out 'color swept' near the bottom of this short listing. It's the one with the flower petals.

    https://www.design-seeds.com/tag/orange/

    Sueb20 thanked chickadee2_gw
  • 9 years ago

    Fabulous choice!

    Sueb20 thanked nutsaboutplants
  • 9 years ago

    Gorgeous!

    Sueb20 thanked Errant_gw
  • 9 years ago

    Love it!

    Sueb20 thanked mom2sulu
  • 9 years ago

    Why, you daring gal, I am so impressed! Most of us would never have the guts, including me, but it's wonderful!!! And fresh, and bold, and very pretty. I really love it! BIG Congrats!

    Sueb20 thanked LynnNM
  • 9 years ago

    Sueb: is your artwork by Wolf Kahn? I love his work and have one in my living room. The couch looks great.

  • 9 years ago

    Oh, I wish I had a Wolf Kahn! (I have a book of his work, does that count?) The artist of my piece is Peter Batchelder.

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks Sueb. I'll have to look for his work.

  • 9 years ago

    Yummy!!!!

    Sueb20 thanked Yayagal
  • 9 years ago

    Looks wonderful. Great choice.


    Sueb20 thanked cacocobird
  • 9 years ago

    Oh, forgot to ask, which sofa is that? I love the shape.

  • 9 years ago

    It's called Milo. It's new -- last time I checked, it was not on the AL web site yet.

  • 9 years ago

    My favorite color. Love it!

    Sueb20 thanked westleyandbuttercup
  • 9 years ago

    It is gorgeous! However, you always are so talented in finding just the right pieces. Love your spaces!

  • 9 years ago

    Love it - I know the "what was I thinking" feeling but it clearly has paid off for you with this piece!

  • 9 years ago

    Fabulous!!! Great choice!

  • 9 years ago

    I think it looks just perfect!! And wonderful with your art!

  • 9 years ago

    We need to get our vintage sofa reupholstered and I love that kind of color. Our walls are greenish-gray (SW Halcyon Green), and orange looks great next to it. I have contacted a fabric dealer through my Nextdoor and need to go look at swatches.


  • 9 years ago

    So cool! Well done!