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Chestnut or grey leather sofa? Help please

6 years ago

Help I’ve posted a few times about what sofa/sectional in my room etc. I finally have all that figured out. But I keep going back and forth on the color. Can my room pull this chestnut sofa off or do I need to stick with grey? It will be a large sectional so I don’t want it to be overwhelming. I’m also concerned about the grey going out of style.



My room

My walls are Repose Gray and I have a lot of grat thru the home.

Comments (26)

  • 6 years ago

    Agreed. I think we are close to reaching gray saturation in decor and the caramel is timeless.

    lorishopaholic thanked Olychick
  • 6 years ago

    Chestnut for sure. It has some life to it and doesn’t look so flat. It’s a great versatile color that looks good with many other colors too.

    lorishopaholic thanked cubby14
  • 6 years ago

    Absolutely your room will look great with the non gray!

    lorishopaholic thanked lulu bella
  • 6 years ago

    I think they are both classics. Do you prefer warmer or cooler color schemes? Sure grey has been hot for a while and cooling off, but you don't have to follow the look that goes with it, you can create your own look. Your current look is very neutral, I think either would look good.

    lorishopaholic thanked katrina_ellen
  • 6 years ago

    These are such crude mock-ups, I don’t know if they’ll help at all. Hopefully they give some idea:


    lorishopaholic thanked Jilly
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    The chestnut is a much prettier shade. You will probably need to add some more chestnut around the room to balance with the gray. And add some gray and chestnut throw pillows as well. You have a good eye, it will look nice.

    lorishopaholic thanked deegw
  • 6 years ago

    Thank you all for the kind comments! I’m having major anxiety over this. I just don’t want to hate it when I get it in the room. Part of me says chestnut to change things up but I do love a monochromatic look but I have had the mono look for a bit. I don’t love a lot of color but still think the chestnut would be a neutral.

  • 6 years ago

    dew- Love the pillows! Do you know where they are from?


  • 6 years ago

    I like what you have there now, the light sofa makes more contrast. If I were doing grey it would be a light shade . When you have monochromatic you need either texture and/or contrast to keep things interesting. If you went with the saddle color you definitely would need to add some warmer elements as was said above to make it make sense.

    lorishopaholic thanked katrina_ellen
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    It's at Wayfair, Amazon, Home Depot and Walmart! The price is all over the place. If you decide to buy, I would right-click the photo to Google search it and see which place is offering the best price.

    https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdp/union-rustic-tamalpais-cotton-throw-pillow-cover-w001848886.html

  • 6 years ago

    Katrina_ellen I wish I could keep the current sofa but we bought that when we were in our previous home and have recently built on a farm in country and added a Great Dane to the family. The linen sofa doesn't stand a chance with the daily mess. LOL. Our pup isn't allowed on the furniture but has some messy lips that he gets on the sofa when he comes close for some attention. UGH! He's worth it though!

  • 6 years ago

    lorishopaholic, I wouldn't want to stress out about the dog either, leather is great for that. I like deegw's pillows with that saddle color, kind of reminds me of a Ralph Lauren look.

  • 6 years ago

    Did you get sofa? I vote the caramel... I am in similar situation... share pics of your decision...

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Get some life in that room, girl!





  • 6 years ago

    Who makes That sofa

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I love monochromatic decor. It's so peaceful and relaxing to me. So the blue sofa is not my thing. I went with the caramel and I just love it. I will post pics in a bit.

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Amy B,


    Noted on bottom…Roger and Chris.

    They make great furniture. Check out their website:


    https://www.rogerandchris.com/


  • 6 years ago

    Yes, I love this look!

  • 6 years ago

    JudyG Designs,
    Do you have a link to that art?
    It’s absolutely beautiful.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I do...https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/view/abstract-landscape-indigo-lake-2,2565451/?s=eL4XuUFQA32kMDXX9N8p7bnUmirUOLFv1mzpHBe0UuIMvDlEM9X6vIO5PcTbsum

    I made it on canvas, framed in white. Many sizes and many frame options if needed.

    This is Indigo Lake #2. There must be a #1 if you need a pair.

    Lovely abstract, IMO.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hands down, the chestnut color. I love the combination of chestnut and gray--it's a fantastic combination of warm and cool. All-gray rooms are just so dreary.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hello! Yes, love the chestnut color and think you should move in that direction. It will really warm up your space. Since your walls, cabinets and even the area rug are very neutral, so the space can handle it.

  • 6 years ago

    Hi! I’ve been on a hunt for a chestnut leather couch and just can’t find the right one... than I came across this picture!! Where did you find this?! Do you happen to know the name of it? I appreciate your help!

  • 5 years ago

    Where was this purchased from? How has it held up with your dogs?

  • 5 years ago

    Where was this couch from?