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Making Changes Living Room

last year
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Hi we recently decided not to sell our new townhome but rather stay and change a few things ...

We would like to start with the sofa...although we like our sofa it is not the most confortable...it is great quality. The brand is Stickley. We found one we like but it is black leather and bigger than what we currently have.

The current sofa is 89" long by 32" high by 38" deep.

The new sofa we are considering is 104" long by 40" high by 36" deep.

If we had to make some other changes in the room we would change the chairs and coffee table to accommodate the sofa.

It is the size and colour that concerns me on the new sofa.

The pictures I have attached are the realtors photos from the listing. All advice appreciated!

The bottom photos are of the new sofa we are considering.



Comments (17)

  • PRO
    last year

    I can't say about the size because I don't have any dimensions but here's the look of your room with a black sofa:


    chrisyolanda thanked lisedv
  • PRO
    last year

    Can you tell us why you feel you need to change the look? It's really quite nice as it is. What are you hoping to achieve? Do you have inspiration photos?

  • last year

    Just to clarify, are these your listing photos or from when you bought it?

  • last year

    I agree it looks nice as is. I don’t think black would work too well. It seems like it would suck out all the light in the room

    chrisyolanda thanked HU-187528210
  • last year

    Confused about whether any of the furniture in the pics is yours. But the black is a no-go in this room. It is going to have a narrowing tunnel effect and make the room feel lifeless. Can you do anything to the Stickley to make it more comfortable? More firm foam cushions - or the opposite, make them down? Add throw pillow to the back if it is too deep?

  • last year

    Sabrina we want to change because of comfort and colour … alwa always s have blankets on the sofa when the grand kids are over

  • last year

    CKozze07 …these are our listing photos

  • last year

    Kendrah … yes this is our current furniture

  • last year

    If I changed the chairs could it work??

  • PRO
    last year

    @chrisyolanda, I showed you the black but your existing sofa looks so much better in the room.

    chrisyolanda thanked lisedv
  • last year

    The black sofa is just way too much black for any room.

  • PRO
    last year
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    IMO the space needs color and I think you bought art to go in the space instaed of getting it becuase you LOVE it . I do not think a black sofa is the right choice .Why blankets ? How does that affect the comfort ? Maybe expalin what the issue is for comfort . I would probably go the same color sofa again if that is the only change you are making. I think this looks like a showroom not a home is that the look you like? Or if a real change then start with the art move it somewhere else and get pieces with some color to make you smile . If the art is what you LOVE then try to ad a bit of color in the rug and those pillows .

  • last year

    Tge blankets are for protection of stains because of tge white colour

  • PRO
    last year

    I'm with other posters on the black sofa not being a good choice for your currently living room. With the current walls, fireplace, cabinetry and accessories IMO the black sofa would stick out like a sore thumb.

    chrisyolanda thanked Norwood Architects
  • last year

    A hard no on black leather sofa. And please read the following.


    Here is how to post a Design Dilemma to get the best results. You need to show the whole space—all four sides of an entire space—even if it’s about one specific Dilemma. Commenters need to see doorways, windows, closets, finishes throughtout the space to make informed suggestions.

    State right at the beginning what the room will be used for and who will use it. State the non-negotiables at the beginning, what has to be kept. Give some idea of the budget. And provide approximate measurements

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6417709/unofficial-design-dilemma-boot-camp

    Keep in mind that you're inviting some design pros and people with a design eye into your home via photos. If they walked into your actual space, they would take in all of it: all four sides, doorways, floors, windows, ceiling, built-in fixtures, lighting, trim--the "givens"--then the features that can be changed--furnishings, paint, art, rugs, decor items, etc. It's all one first impression. Same thing with photos. That's why it's important to provide well lit photos of the entire space, taken from all sides of a room regardless of the size of your problem.

  • PRO
    last year

    No to the black sofa. You might consider having your existing sofa adjusted for your comfort. A custom upholstery shop can change interior stuffing to your preference.