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Need help with sofa color

6 years ago

We r going to purchase a new sofa set n would like to know ur thoughts on the color options. I have attached the pics.. what lighter shade do U think will work well for our space? TIA

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  • 6 years ago

    Lighter would be better, but most Houzzers will advise against puffy, faux leather man cave recliners. Consider this one with a a pair of swivel armchairs.


    57005P-53 Macintosh Sage Powered Double Motion Sofa · More Info


  • 6 years ago

    Thanks


  • 6 years ago

    I would get a new leather set in a taupe color that would tie in with the F/P stone.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    No StaPuff Marshmallow sofas or chairs. Your room cannot support pieces that are that large. There are still plenty of reclining sofas that are available that are not overstuffed, but they are not as easy to find as the overstuffed ones.





  • 6 years ago

    What is a marshmallow sofa or over stuffed sofa

  • 6 years ago

    What is a marshmallow sofa or over stuffed sofa

    They are describing your current furniture.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    IMO fabric in a family room in a light color is not good. I agree that a nice taupe leather in something still comfy but not reclining and not so huge for the space . The ottoman is great for putting feet up but a coffee table would be good with a tray for snacks or drinks too and you are in need of some lighting in the form of lamps and end tables maybe a floor lamp too.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you all. I have a toddler and she’s very active . Ottoman works better for us now so she won’t hurt herself doing her stunts .. lol.. I would like leather for the same reason.. I don’t think fabric would last long for us. Also we do a lot of cooking and I’m afraid fabric would catch all that smell.. I’m looking for a smaller sofa too.. may b like 2 love seats

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Here is one on Houzz that looks good. Matching loveseat and chair.

    Primrose Greige Contemporary Top Grain Leather Power Recliner Sofa With USB · More Info


  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    When you shop for furniture in well lit giant stores your perspective gets skewed. The large brown furniture that looks cozy in a giant bright space ends up looking like a black hole and overpowering a much smaller room not lit by spotlights. It's a common decorating mistake.

    A caramel leather set with a more streamlined style would look nice in your space.



  • 6 years ago

    Thank you!

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Place the sofa FACING the TV and the loveseat where the sofa is currently positioned. That will fit your room better.


  • 6 years ago

    Thanks! I moved them the current way after another pro’s suggestion and actually it’s working better with the space

  • 6 years ago




    Will either of this would work for our space?

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I prefer the set just above. I' don't like the somewhat funky arm on the first pic you posted.

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks! I was concerned more about the color, if it works for the space or not . It’s very hard to find the caramel or taupe color that few other nice Houzzers posted in this thread. This color is more available but I wasn’t sure abt it

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    happyde10 - The color is very neutral and would seem to work in the space. However, I would never buy couches that I could not sit on and make sure you bring the leather swatches home to see how it works with your fireplace.

  • 6 years ago

    I know! But it’s just really hard for me to tell from those lol swatches 😞

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    happyde10 - You should be able to tell if the tones are right (even with the small swatches). Are they too yellow, etc. If need be, get a few sets of eyes on it.

  • 6 years ago

    Ok I will do that

  • 6 years ago

    Another thing to do is to take the swatch to fabric store and see if you can find an exact match. Get a 1/4 yard of fabric and tape it up to f/p. Or match it to a paint sample. BTW, I like the second set also. Can you sit in them to make sure they are comfortable?

  • 6 years ago

    I have a charcoal sectional that came with the pillows in the second photo. There is no yellow tint to that beige. If anything it leads more towards a greige. It's not high quality furniture by any stretch, but its definitely comfortable and quite durable.

  • 6 years ago

    How long did it last for u?

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Check out the Radley sofas/sectionals from Macy's. My son has one in his apartment and it has done very well. I believe they have 2 beige colors to chose from in addition to many other colors.

  • 6 years ago

    happyde10, we've had it for 4 years now. My husband is very hard on furniture, and we have dogs. Technically they aren't allowed on the furniture, but they do make it up there on occasion. My husband can't sit like a normal person, he flops down. Drives me crazy, but I pick my battles, lol.

    I said sofa, but it is actually a sectional.

  • 6 years ago

    Lol that’s funny! Thank u.. our leather lasted for abt 7 years before the most used chair started peeling

  • 6 years ago

    I no longer buy expensive furniture, to me it is "disposable". I had a very expensive couch that I custom ordered back when we first got married. Pfft, it didn't last all that much longer than the cheap stuff.

  • 6 years ago

    Is this something that would u think?

  • 6 years ago

    Is this something that would work?

  • 6 years ago

    Personally I don't care for the puffy headrest.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I don't like the headrest either

  • 6 years ago

    you already have a lot of cream on the walls. if you can't find that camel color I would go with a gray. the pretty ottoman seems to have a grayish color. I would match swatches to that.

  • 6 years ago

    We didn’t go with it . Thoughts on this one? Not as sectional but love seat and sofa

  • 6 years ago

    Looks kind of formal for your room with the rolled arms. I'd look for one with straight arms.

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  • 6 years ago

    Thank u!

    Does the color look fine?

  • 6 years ago

    It looks great to me but it's hard to tell on the computer - and with the store lighting. Does it look to you like it will work with your f/p?

  • 6 years ago

    I thought it did. Like u said, its kinda hard to tell with the lighting ..I looked at couple of pis on Instagram with people having same color floor and sofa, and it looked good.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Maybe this will give a very general idea. Maybe not.


    Anyway, I like the style ... and changing throw pillow colors from these will make a big difference.







  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Without actually getting a sample of the leather and bringing it home, it's a guess. If you had a scarf or blouse that looks good next to your f/p and flooring, you could take it to the store and see if it looks good with the couch.

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