Would you consider doing the white cover for the sofa and the floral on the two chairs? That would break it up some. Then you can coordinate other colors in the print for pillows. I love both stripes and checks with florals.

I would do a solid on your sofa and the chairs in the floral. The blue looks as if it could be a little too light and I can't tell if the gold plaid would clash with your walls or not:

This site has covers that fit Ikea in a better color blue if you'd want to go that direction, or they have many other color choices, too.

https://bemz.com/articles/models/sofa-covers/EKT1-NP/?fabric=DG2170

A narrow striped pattern (with the right colors) would also work with the floral.

I’m not visually offended by your understated floral fabric and think it looks ok on all 3 pieces. You have solid pillows that break the fabric continuity. Also I adore your yellow wall paint and hope you’re not planning on changing it.

The advice to do solid sofa or different from chairs is good. I just don’t think is bad at all to have that soft floral, in this particular case.

Such a pretty room : ) .

I'm with bossyvossy, and yet I'm one of those people who thinks that a matching set of living room or bedroom furniture looks awful.

But I think because at least in part I'm genetically predisposed to like the English country look lol, especially color and prints, to me this looks more cozy and inviting than matchy-matchy.

That said, I think Ikea's yellow check or light blue slipcovers would work on the chairs if you want something less matching.

I think that statement about not having all pieces matching is given more to those that are considering those large brown leather sofas and large brown matching chairs. Those pieces tend to be oversized and the brown just dominates and takes over a space.

I don't see that happening with your space, furniture size or pattern. I do think that a different fabric on the chairs could add a bit more interest to the overall design, but just sticking to the floral would be fine too.

I have to say I'm impressed to hear that the Ektorp seating has held up to everyday use for 11 years : ) .

Please show us the kitchen once it's finished!

What about the green in the above fabric? Or having it custom made? I paid $250 for my fitted slipcover and I supplied the fabric. It certainly would open up a world of choices for you.

I'd use blue on the couch and then get creative with pillows. The slightly faded look currently is easier on the eye than 3 pieces in a brighter print. At first I thought this was a sun porch, so I gave the matched set a pass, but with the dining room adjoining I'd break up the triplets.

Funny you say that about summer slip covers. This was where we came for the summer when we were still living overseas, so for me it totally felt like my summer cottage in the garden!

I think a stripe could be nice. And depending on the stripe, it could read like a solid from farther away.

Like a tone on tone?

Tone on tone or similar color values, or very thin stripes.

Fabricut has some nice stripes. Here's some of the red selection,

https://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-upholstery-fabric.aspx?brands-and-designers=fabricut&colorfamily=red&fabric-pattern=stripes

including these,

https://www.fabric.com/buy/0499692/fabricut-kibou-poppy

https://www.fabric.com/buy/0543734/fabricut-rathlin-ruby

But I think you can easily have an obviously striped fabric and it would look fabulous.

I love it!

About 20 years ago I had a yellow and pink floral couch and love seat and man, I loved that thing. I have not liked a piece of furniture as much as that since. Now I have a brown leather couch I hate. That's what marriage can do to your decor people! haha

In all fairness, I also have not seen anything like it in the years since. Everything in stores is solid neutral colors. blah.

I also am impressed about the IKEA couch. I've been contemplating getting one for my family room. Curious about your new slipcovers. Are you having those custom made somewhere local? What would be the issue having green slipcovers made for the chairs? I actually don't think that would be too much green in the house. I think it could help tie all the rooms together.

I also meant to say that I love your coffee table. :)

and now I see that your new floral fabric is an actual IKEA store choice.

The floral used to be an IKEA choice, but they haven’t had it in a few years. I found the same pattern from a business that sells through ebay. (From China). I haven’t found a pattern and color I like better!

I thought your new floral is from IKEA. Isn't this it or no?

IKEA floral Videslund Multi

I guess it's not. but it's close!

Not close enough! They do have a new one coming out that is similar, but on a black or navy background.

haha I hear you. :)