I don't think the loveseat has the same lines as your new couches. If you are looking for seating near the bottom of the picture, you may be better off with a couple chairs, could be armless or side chairs...something that allows easy traffic flow. Maybe provide a better picture of the room layout and decor?

Here is the basic layout we're shooting for. (Family of 9 here, so lots of seating is needed.) The room is 15.5' x 25', with a wall heater under the left hand window that the furniture needs to be kept away from for safety. There will be bookshelves filling the bottom left wall and a desk and closet on the bottom right wall. Right hand side of room will function as playroom/office area. Hope this helps!

LOL, auntjen. I think "futsy" nails it. Accurate description! DH liked the "quality" part...

I like the one you posted. Trying to do Cragslist. Found that med. red-brown color, but it's sort of "marshmallowy" shaped. : (

How is this one? I have no idea of quality, though. We'll see if they respond to my query. I have to say DH wasn't thrilled with the butt marks and thought the back support looked like it was lacking. (?) And maybe too deep seated? (We're short.)

I don't think it works style-wise and the colors (while looking compatible in the pics) are probably going to look just not right together. I like Jen's choice.

We were posting at the same time. ;-) I think that one is too light (if the color is reading true on my monitor). And I agree with DH that it looks "loose".

That color looks a lot lighter than their description of coffee brown, rosesstink. It looks like when I make my coffee with lots of cream and sugar!

If we don't do leather...then what?

Maybe this one??? The sofa and chair are two different listings. I think I'm revealing my old lady tendencies...ha!

The maroon one isn't too bad. It looks like your own pillows have that same maroon colour in them. Can you leave their pillows with them? What colour is your table lamp?

The pillows come with the maroon sofa. My table lamp is a rusty red color. I think it was spray painted that way. I'd be willing to recoat it if necessary. Actually, I'd be willing to replace it, too, since I'd like ones that match a little better on either side of the sofa. My pillows have more of a rusty red in them. Again, not a huge deal to me, I don't think.

I'm planning to do white cotton duck curtains with grommets, which I already have, they just aren't up yet.

Something else, definitely, but not the maroon loveseat either.

Wait until you find something perfect, don't ruin the look of your lovely new sofas!

Are those the Henredon sofas? They look great!

Just my picky little eye, but the top edge of the maroon arm looks a wee bit worn to me. But you never know could be just the picture. IMO it would be easier to pair up a leather loveseat than something in a fabric unless it's patterned. I think something in a dark leather would look nice with your green sofas. Even leather in a dark red or maroon might work.

O.K, kswl2, sounds like the maroon one isn't right either. It's an hour and a half away, so that's almost a relief. I also thought that the arm looked like it could be worn, too, always1 (I have that picky little eye too), but the seller indicated it was just a photo issue.

It's hard to wait until we find something "perfect". (!) Probably worth it, though.

Yes, those are our new Henredon sofas, nosoccermom. We really like them! : )

If a dark leather would work...there is this option. I'm nervous about them being La-z boy though, since I know personally of some quality issues, but those have been more with their fabrics. Maybe the leather would be ok? I should say that DH is hesitant to do leather. He's afraid of it ripping, say if our son sits down with scissors or needle nose pliers in his pocket or something. (He's 9, anything could happen!)

I would probably consider a 3rd new sofa like the other 2 if I needed that much seating... I don't think I'd want an angled loveseat in the seating arrangement... I would stick with chairs for extra seating if a 3rd sofa isn't an option.

I like those Lazy Boy pieces better than the others you've considered. How old are they - any idea? As for your boy sitting down with something sharp in his pocket - that could cause fabric to rip as well, so it's not just a concern with leather.

I like the idea of leather, but be very careful. If it's not full-grain or top-grain leather, don't spend your money, or you'll be replacing it in the near future. I would move the sofa by the window, across from the other sofa, and buy a couple matching club chairs to put in that space. If you have the reading chair already, you can move that closer to the center of your seating area.

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Would you consider 2 chairs instead of a 3rd sofa? It seems like too many pieces of furniture very close to the same size. Whatever your decision, I would consider a tone-on-tone or print fabric to break up the monotony of the 2 solid sofas/solid carpeting. I think it would bring more of a cozy feeling to the room also. I do like your new sofas! ;)

I agree with Auntjen, scissors would do damage to the fabric sofas before they would leather. I know you are looking at used and usually when you are looking "specifically" for something on CL you feel like it's not popping up...I know because I do a lot of CL shopping...but take your time and try to wait for something you really like rather than feeling like this is the best choice from what I can find on CL today. Good luck on your search.

True, enough auntjen and always1, true enough. Sharp objects are a danger to any upholstery! I don't know how old the La z boy set is.

That's an interesting idea to do 2 chairs in front of the window, lizzierobin. Hadn't thought of that. Normally, I think of that arrangement being in front of windows that go low to the floor. Our big window is about 30" off the floor, right at the height of the back of the couch top. (I'm guessing because this house is on a steep slope and you'd have the feeling of falling out of the window if it went much lower??) Will it look weird to have chairs in front of a window this high? If you look closely, you can see the molding on the right edge of the window, below:

This is what you're suggesting, right? I like the symmetry! I also like the possibility of doing more bookshelves on the left hand wall to the right of the window. Another perk is that the chairs would make it easier to close the shades/curtains. This window faces west, and the sunlight can be intense every afternoon.

Hmmm...I'm looking at the sketch and evaluating that the t.v. needs to move. None of the built-ins, nor the closet, are done yet, so that's a good thing! I'm also trying to figure out if we can squeeze in a 9th seat...

"take your time and try to wait for something you really like rather than feeling like this is the best choice from what I can find on CL today." Thank you, always1, I needed to be reminded of this! I've been spending so much time hunting on CL, but that special something isn't there...yet. And, obviously, I need to be sure of just what we need before proceeding.

Also, good advice about leather quality, lizzierobin. I've seen some horrible looking pieces with bonded leather where much of it is rubbed off. Yikes! There are some Bradington Young leather sofas on CL, but... 3 full size sofas feels pretty boxy... And man, they don't look as good as the new ones on BY's website. : / They look like the back cushions need more stuffing/down feathers, and some good leather reconditioning.

I would not try to match the sofas. I love that maroon accent color in your space. I would also add in some more white to mix in with the gray sofas. try two club chairs in a cream and white pattern. Here are two pattern ideas. You could always use a toile pattern in cream/maroon - to satisfy your old lady tendency ;-)

Red and Cream Stripe, AB27619 Wallpaper · More Info

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Glad you like the maroon accent, bmallon. Does it make a difference that the couches are more of a sea green than a gray?

Those Uttermost chairs are fun, although larger than what I'm looking to put in front of the window

You could always use a toile pattern in cream/maroon - to satisfy your old lady tendency ;-) LOL, I have a pair of blue and white toile chairs saved on my CL favorites, but they're farther away than I want to drive. We also have some toile in our kitchen. So, yeah, old lady here I come! : )

How about these Kincaid chairs in front of the window (wish the sellers would get back to me, I'd really like to know if they're still available!):

I think you're going in the right direction! I am hesitant about those chairs being too much maroon bc it is the accent color. Here is another idea from wayfair.

That's really cute! I'm reluctant to go low-end for our chairs. We have some very large friends that come for visits. I don't want to have any worries about something breaking under them. And, I have a "bad" habit of rearranging furniture, which has made for wobbly screw-in legs on everything I've jiggied around. That's why I'm trying to find high quality used pieces.

I'm also leery of doing a white fabric that can't be removed and washed. We have 7 kids and a dog. They make for a wonderful, yet dirt-filled, life. ; )

I like that furniture arrangement! But, I would put bookcases on both sides of window...and low bookcases on that other wall....with bigger TV!!! No, the kids have not bribed me to say this. LOL

I like lavendar_lass's suggestion about the bookshelves flanking the window. As far as the armchairs, the maroon may be a bit much. Keep looking though, you're on the right track. I am sure the perfect chairs will show up soon. P.S. The chairs will look just fine in front of the window.

I'm not loving the maroon and green combo, to be honest. I like aunt Jens idea of medium leather chairs. Cognac or caramel sort of color would look nice with that pretty green on the sofa. If I were you, I would be justifying spending a little more on the chairs since you got such a fabulous deal on the sofas :)

Hmmm, no dreamy leather chairs are showing up yet. In the mean time, how about...yellow?

Thanks for the reassurance of the chairs in front of the window, lizzierobin. I'm eager to see if we can mock this up. However, the new couches are HEAVY. This may put a crimp in my overactive rearranging gene. :-)

You need a larger square coffee table and one or two lounge chairs, not a loveseat

Beverly, she is looking for everyday seating for 9. The two couches make 6 assuming kids who share nicely. She might need both two chairs and a love seat

I think I suggested 2 chairs, but how about 2 of the larger chairs~are they considered a chair and a half? It can sit 2 adults comfortably, and woudn't take as much space as a love seat, which usually only 2 people sit in anyway. Just another thought. ;)

Kippy there's only so much space in the room. Kids can sit on moveable ottomans and still get the table in the room.

Alrighty, what if we did a love seat and chair, but more like this rather than the funky angle drawn earlier? The ottomans would work for occasional seating perhaps, but not so much for daily usage. The desk chairs could spin around when we have guests, too. Any thoughts?

Here's one more idea. Crazy or no? A sectional with the 2 couches:

Is that one you are thinking of getting? Will you be okay with not being about to do too much furniture rotating?

I like the sectional...as long as you can bring a sturdy chair in for older company! Those arms come in handy (as my grandmother used to say) when you need to push yourself up :)

If you have the room and it meets your need for seating a lot of people, I think it makes sense. It's a nice looking sectional too.

Sniff...sniffle. The (hiccup) sectional is gone. : ( It sold a couple of days ago, and she pulled the ad this morning. I'll be on the lookout for something comparable.

I bet you find the right one shortly. I think that you might be better asking about how the styles/colors blend than worrying about how some one else might arrange the living room. You have a unique situation and know best how your family uses the room

Ok, Kippy, here's more a of styles/colors blend question. :-) Suede Old Hickory Tannery Sofa. Our green couches. Safavieh rug (if it's soggy, I'm sorry. I've been drooling on it for a while now...) Yellow chairs? I'm definitely willing to look for other chairs, but one of my dd's really likes these so, hey, who knows. I also kind of like the blue plaid chairs...

The pictures look dinky. Trying them separately:

Close-up of rug:

(I see this pic didn't show up when I was talking about yellow earlier. Oops!)

Close-up of yellow:

Those are all really pretty too.

I LOVE the rug...drool and all (LOL) but I think the three sofas/two chairs looks too crowded. I can't imagine everyone filing out through the little gap between the chairs.

Have we tried two sofas/two chairs. Obviously, with the rug! :)