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My new formal dining room

9 years ago
Hello

I'm thinking of buying the la rosa tufted sofa in navy blue. I want to get 2 side chairs with it but I'm not sure in which color. Would 2 side chairs look good or should I buy something else for the sides?

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  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Wayfair sofas.............are you sure you like that particular tufted sofa design.

  • 9 years ago

    did you mean to say dining room?

    sana_86 thanked Judy Mishkin
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I like wing chairs with Chesterfield sofas. Your choice is not quite as traditional as most, so I would pair it with leather. This chair, from Grandin Road, has a great look, comes in 9 colors and the price is decent.

    sana_86 thanked JudyG Designs
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    It's useful to have extra seating, but room size, furniture placement and type of chairs would depend on what you already have to consider and your taste. When choosing, consider their height as they shouldn't be higher than the couch and I would suggest going with white/clean lined chairs and adding a graphic rolled pillow in white/navy on each.


    sana_86 thanked Maureen
  • 9 years ago

    Thank you. I love the idea. Looks amazing

  • 9 years ago

    What are the other colors in that room? What do you like? Navy blue is a relatively easy color. It goes well with black, white, most other blues, grey, brown and beige. But also with bright colors such as pink, yellow and lime green.

    Since your couch is in one color, you can allow for a print in the chairs IF the environment isn't full of print already. Any print you like? Floral? Animal? Graphic?

    It's fun to find matching pillows for the couch and/or a rug that either restfully matches or gayly liven things up. And yes, all examples given will fit in a room that must have a formal display. There are 'merry' accessories that do not break that line of thought.

    Enjoy!

  • 9 years ago

    I'd like to whistle at that sofa....it's a beauty..........What else is going on in your room - do you have any pictures?

  • 9 years ago
    Thx for all comments. Appreciate it. Can someone tell me how to response back?
  • 9 years ago
    Ok I got it
  • 9 years ago
    Beverlyfladeziner yes I like the tufted sofas. I don't like the traditional style things.
  • 9 years ago
    To Ninigret: yes I meant formal living room not dining room
  • 9 years ago
    At Maria privat: the colors in that room are kilim beige and static white and with dark brown hardwood floor. It doesn't has to be the navy blue sofa. I can get another color too but I definitely want the modern style. I was grown up in Europe and I always lived in modern style houses. That's why I prefer this style. The formal living room is empty right now. I have moved into a new house few weeks ago. I like animal prints.
  • 9 years ago
    At Shirlpp: no I don't have any pictures in this room. Just moved into the new house few weeks ago so the room is still empty:)
  • 9 years ago
    That's the formal living dining room
  • 9 years ago
    Formal living dining room
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Post the real estate pictures

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    In dining room, I might move the chandelier (and change the style - consider brass if you go with a coffee table with some brass per 2nd picture) over closer to the back wall, to provide more space for your living room per last picture. You could add a console with a mirror between the two windows. Add large art on the back wall and in living room. Consider classic/simple roman blinds on all of the windows (see below). I would suggest painting the room (top and bottom of walls) the same color - maybe a soft creamy white for a more modern feel which will make your couch pop. The set up in the top left diagram below would suit your living room - you could reverse the two chairs and couch if you liked it better. Add a small table at the middle window between the chairs or a console behind the couch. Keep an idea book and do an on line room planner which will all really help. Enjoy your new home.


  • 9 years ago
    Hey Maureen thanks for your help. Really appreciate it. I have ordered a different sofa than expected. Let me send you a picture. Can you please let me know what kind of accent chairs would look good with the sofa and I need to buy a coffe table too. Thx
  • 9 years ago
    Chesterfield sofa I've ordered
  • 9 years ago

    So, to give kudos to the person that suggested it....you ordered the sofa that BeverlyFLADeziner suggested....That is nice too.

  • 9 years ago
    I just hope the sofa will look good like in the pictures
  • 9 years ago

    Well, do share with pictures once it comes.

  • 9 years ago
    I will
  • 9 years ago
    Need some suggestions for my bedroom. Bedroom set is gray and the lamps are light blue gray. I'm not sure which color of curtains I should buy. Maybe light blue? Need some suggestions. Thx
  • 9 years ago
    Here it is
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Not sure if you have bedding yet, as that should be your first purchase as it sets the stage and then look for drapery that compliments. Given the weathered wood finish, slated headboard and blue lamp, I would lean towards a natural and light feel to the room, using natural fibers like linen and cotton and layer your bedding, using white, grey and shades of blue and any of those colors would suit in regards to beautiful linen drapery.

  • 9 years ago
    Let me send you another picture of my bedroom
  • 9 years ago
    Bedroom
  • 9 years ago

    You could use any of the colors in the examples above or white or there are some that have a different color lower panel per below for a more custom look. Panels should have a combined width that is 2 to 2½ times the width of the window. Would suggest layering your bed for more of a lux feel - pull up your comforter and then turn down at pillows and you could two large shams behind your pillows (we keep ours on every night, so not a nuisance) and then if you don't mind extra pillows, add two more in front.



  • 9 years ago
    Thanks a lot Maureen. Appreciate your help. I have ordered the Malcolm 91 chesterfield sofa in blue and I was looking for a nice coffe table and two side tables for my formal living room. Any suggestions which coffee table would look good with this sofa? Color? Design?
  • 9 years ago

    With the darker colored couch, I would go with airy and light tables and marble/metal combinations always bring a sophistication to a room per picture below. Suggest mixing and matching, vs a set. To help, I Googled navy velvet couches and link is below....it should help you more than one off suggestions. Look at rooms you love and take note of the tables and how room is accessorized..might as well have a clear vision, vs making mistakes and having to return things. So exciting and good luck.

    https://www.google.ca/search?q=navy+velvet+sofa+and+coffee+table&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwizstKJhr7UAhXHI1AKHasmCOgQsAQIRw&biw=1518&bih=689#imgrc=-NKq7JqJ8aw4GM:&spf=1497467752572

  • 9 years ago
    Thank you Maureen. I've found some coffee tables I like. Let me share some pictures with you.
  • 9 years ago
    Ok now I need some suggestions which table I should buy. I just want to remind you that formal dining and living are in the same room, not separate. Maybe I should also make sure that the dining table set I will buy soon should match to the coffee table right?
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I really like the 3rd choice, just consider its size in relation to your couch and if adding additional chairs. In regards to your dining set, I wouldn't match to the coffee table but use your couch as your jumping off point. You could go a touch rustic/glam and chairs with nail heads are a nice look if going with upholstered chairs.

  • 9 years ago
    Thx Maureen. I like the dining set you've sent me.
  • 9 years ago

    I thought you might!

  • 9 years ago
    Maureen you like this coffe table? I like it too. I think I will buy it. It will look nice with the blue chesterfield sofa
  • 9 years ago

    It's nice table, but I would only purchase on line if you can return...just in case.

  • 9 years ago

    Read the reviews on the table. They are saying that the color is much lighter than pictured - it is more yellow.

  • 9 years ago
    Thx for the information shirlpp. I don't think I will buy this table then. People also say that it looks like fake wood. I have to chose another table :)
  • 9 years ago
    Hey my Sadi chesterfield armchairs have arrived today. So happy with them. They look same like in the pictures and they are gorgeous. You guys should get these armchairs too.
  • 9 years ago
    Armchair
  • 9 years ago
    Two armchairs in formal living room
  • 9 years ago

    They are really, really nice.

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks Maureen. I love them. They look so cute and I think they will match perfectly with the blue chesterfield sofa ice ordered
  • 9 years ago
    Hello dear group

    I hope you're doing well.
    Need few suggestions. I bought a dark brown sofa and I'm looking for a matching carpet. If you have some suggestions which carpet would match let me know.

    Thanks a lot
  • 9 years ago

    you should start a new post. too many folks will read your very first post and reply to that.

  • 9 years ago

    OR - post the sofa and chairs together.