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HELP! new couch mixing with old couch

2 years ago

My fiance and I just bought a new sectional that reclines and we left the old couch in the living room for now cause it kinda takes up empty space and also allows us to seat more people when we host, that being said how do I make them fit together more seamless because right now there’s such a gap of color

Comments (9)

  • 2 years ago

    How often do you host? I would put the TV flat on the clock wall and pull the sectional off the window some. Then get a chair for where the old sofa is now. But without a floor plan and measurements of the sectional and sofa it's hard to give good advice.

  • 2 years ago

    If you put the dog on the old couch, she pulls the colors together. Throw pillows might work as well.


    But the concern for me is that the entry is clogged. As already stated, a floorplan would be helpful.

  • 2 years ago

    I agree with ginatay ^^^ right now it looks like you’re planning to host an intervention (not to be snarky) - removing the old, shifting the arrangement to not block the windows, add a lounge chair or two - will look and function so much better!

  • 2 years ago

    I agree with Thinkdesignlive about rearranging the furniture and removing the older couch. Having said that, if you really want to keep the older couch in the room for practical reasons I would add some black throw pillows on it and tan pillows on the black couch. Maybe a few pillows with both colours scattered about would help too.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    It's great that you're making the most of your living space with both a new sectional and your old couch. To blend them seamlessly, here are a few ideas:

    1. Color Coordination: Consider adding throw pillows or blankets that incorporate colors from both your new sectional and old couch. This can help create a unified color scheme.

    2. Arrangement: Experiment with the arrangement of your furniture. Placing the old couch at an angle or perpendicular to the new sectional can visually bridge the gap and make the space feel more connected.

    If you're interested in exploring more about furniture, check out this l shaped couch. With a little creativity and some thoughtful design choices, you can create a living space that seamlessly integrates your new and old furniture, making it both inviting and functional.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    As mentioned by someone above, unless you have a houseful of guests every day I suggest you replace your old sofa for every day living giving which will also give you a better furniture layout with 1 or 2 armchairs depending on the space you have (no dimensions were given). Below is a layout to give you an idea of what can be done to make your new sofa be the star in you room with throw pillows, lamps, art on the wall, and a nice long TV cabinet along the wall. I suggest you bring in some light colour to take away from everything now brown on brown with a flat weave rug as well as the accent pillows and armchairs. I also show solar shades on your windows to cut-down on the glare when watching TV.



  • 2 years ago

    This is too much furniture and looks like the waiting room of a shabby dental office.


    Not only does the sofa crowd the room - visually AND physically but it is shabby and creates an overall downgrade look.


    Also a sofa really only seats two people comfortably which is why the standard is a sofa and two occasional chairs although with a sectional you are already crowding the space.


    Maybe one elegant occasional chair like an Eames chair would pull things together but without a floor plan it is really hard to offer anything more than that the current furniture arrangement doesn't work.


  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Mixing old and new furniture can add character to your space, but I understand your concern about the color gap.One effective way to make them blend seamlessly is through accessories. Consider adding throw pillows in coordinating colors or patterns that work well with both couches. This can create a cohesive look and tie the two pieces together. A strategically placed blanket can also add a sense of unity.For some inspiration and options, you might want to browse through Chesterfieldsofas.co.uk. They offer a variety of sofa styles and accessories that could give you ideas on how to enhance the look of your living room.