Any pets, children, or real life happening in that room? Or is it all going to be under plastic and appreciated as artwork?

I love these only concerns are matching the blues. I love blue and blue and white more!

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Two kids and a dog and we need to it be functional/comfy. It will be our main living area

I would now keep the rest of the blue to a minimum let the sofa be the star.I love the sofa but I have to tell you it will not stand up well to kids and pets no matter how well behaved . I would cover that sofa with a sheet for every day. I have all leather in my house for this exact reason it can take a beating so I would suggest at least white leather for the chairs and a rug that is multi colored

And yet you want a sofa that will show all of the dog slobber and fur. And WHITE chairs. What is wrong with that picture?

You can still do a blue and white room, and even a blue sofa. But get real about how you actually live rather than fantasizing that the dog never farts or that the kids never puke.

Look for a navy blue sofa from Crypton or Sunbrella fabrics. A blue and white washable more casual rug, white walls, and informal, maybe ticking stripe drapes. Something livable.

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I don't think a velvet sofa or white chairs are a good idea with kids and a dog unless this is supposed to be a "company" room instead of a room meant to be lived in.

Silk velvet is delicate but polyester blend velvet is extremely durable.

However, dark colors (especially velvet) will show dust and every bit of shmutz. I have black mohair love seat and chair and they have worn like iron but do need to be vacuumed often because they are such dust and lint catchers.

I'm currently redoing my living area and having a teal blue velvet sofa but I am using pattern material for the chairs.

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Just to clarify..........do you have this sofa because from the checking I've done, it doesn't appear to be available anymore? Also what two pictures are you referring to because they do not appear in your post?

This is nice!

Yes I bought it from someone else. I thought I uploaded the artwork but didn’t work I guess.

Because of this I’m thinking of having two tan chairs instead I saw on all modern

ishack17, thank you for sharing the photos of your living space. It is beautiful. It is so refreshing to have someone chime in with their true experience, especially as you try to encourage someone who came here enthusiastically to seek advice.

Thank you!!! I love that the chairs you suggested are functional. I’m so scared of patterns so it’s helpful to have suggestions!

Keep the pattern on the floor and accessories.

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ishack17,,,i love your room! i have a velvet sofa/chaise but I do keep a throw on the sofa.

Heather, just keep the dog off the sofa and it will be fine.

think about doing an overdyed wool rug. I have one and it's very durable

this is one of my fave blue velvet sofas and decor

Here are a few rooms we have done with blue velvet that might inspire you.

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Hi heather! I’m looking into an Adler soda currently and searching for reviews of his furniture. How has your (gorgeous) sofa held up?

What color paint would you suggest for a dark blue velvet couch?

rleenie16, this post is a year old. no one can give you paint advice w/o knowing other info. start your own post with pictures