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Need help with sofa color

12 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago

I am trying to figure out what color sofa is best for these red and cream tweed chairs. Leaning towards a golden beige, (similar to the valance background) or navy.

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  • PRO
    12 months ago

    What chairs

  • 12 months ago

    Need a photo

  • PRO
    12 months ago

    WAITING

  • 12 months ago
    last modified: 12 months ago

    When providing a photo of the chairs, include one of the room as flooring, window treatment, wall color, and accessories will have a big influence. Also, advise how comfortable you are with mixing patterns.


  • 11 months ago

    Sorry, here is the photo.



  • 11 months ago

    Do you need a new sofa? I like the green. It's the rug that is the problem. It's too small and doesn't go with the flooring.





  • 11 months ago

    I concur that the sofa is not a problem with the red chairs. You need a new rug to pull it all together. I think a gold or beige sofa in here is too literal and boring. There is something a bit more complex and sophisticated about the mix and match you have going on with the current furniture.


    I'm not saying that this is necessarily the right rug. But it deomonstrates more broadly how sage, red, and beige can all coexist together and look fantastic.





    I see the corner of a pillow peaking out in the bottom right of your photograph. Can you place that on your green sofa and post a picture of the whole room with that pillow on it?

  • 11 months ago
    last modified: 11 months ago

    Art work and a larger rug in a palette that echoes the current sofa and chairs make them work together. Rugs Direct and other rug companies will let you filter colors, size, shape. Order the smallest rug as a test so you can easily send it back, or not, for a larger one

    Large 24"x48" Original Painting Sunet Landscape By Thomas John · More Info


    Abstract Waves Contemporary Rug, Desert Rust and Green, 5'x8' · More Info


  • 11 months ago

    All great suggestions. Thanks!


  • PRO
    11 months ago

    Perhaps take a different approach to the room.


    Nancy Collamer thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • PRO
    11 months ago
    last modified: 11 months ago

    I agree that a new rug would help. If you want to keep the sofa then look for a rug that will help pull the two colors together. I personally think the green and red, while they can work, is also a little too contrasting. I would look for a rug that you like that goes well with the chairs and then get a sofa that is more neutral - grey or beige would be my preference. Add pillows that pull over some of the red and hang artwork above the sofa. Looks like you need some lamps so you don't have just overhead lighting. Greenery also keeps the look fresh.


    Nancy Collamer thanked Emily
  • 11 months ago

    Brits are so masterful at pulling off color combos that Americans never attempt.










    Nancy Collamer thanked Kendrah
  • PRO
    11 months ago
    last modified: 11 months ago

    The current green sofa — it fights a little with the red tones instead of complementing them.

    Best color choices for sofa

    Warm Neutrals (Most Versatile & Classic)
    Cream, ivory, or light beige: Will feel fresh, airy, and tie into the cream flecks in your chairs.
    Warm greige (beige + gray): Adds depth but still keeps things sophisticated and neutral.
    Soft Greens (Earthy Balance)
    A muted sage or olive green would play off the red chairs (since red and green are complementary colors) but in a subtle, grounded way.
    This would give you a warm, cozy, earthy palette.
    Rich Neutrals (For Contrast)
    Camel or caramel leather: Adds texture and warmth, while contrasting the tweed fabric.

    Here is some visual with golden sofa



    Nancy Collamer thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images