Raise your hand if you still like your floral sofa
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Comments (43)Just shooting from the hip here, going line by line through your post: The pillows that came with the couch ARE pretty, but I'd still change them, or add to them. The smallest ones are too small. The rug is too small and pale for this floor and your furniture. If you're really committed to it, pull the couches forward so their front legs are on the rugs, and then adjust the recliners to suit.This may also help both couches share a coffee table or ottoman. Or you may not need one at all. (I'd prefer not to have one in your arrangement. As for family pics on canvas, I want those, too! What scale and where to put them I can't say because I can't see the walls of the room. Can you take a shot of each wall? Big vases where? I tried corner lamps in my living room (similar layout, as we've said) It didn't look right. And at night, I didn't like having lamps on next to the TV. Also, and this is a "me" thing, I didn't like having all the "electronic stuff" on one wall. Too much like a wall-sized entertainment center. A sofa table could work, but I'm so into balance, I'd need one behind each couch. You have a built-in ~what~ with nothing in it? And where is it? Is the pass-through of this room behind the recliners? How much space is there from behind the recliners to the next wall or piece of furniture? Each recliner should share a side table with the couch next to it, and the tables should be round, not square. I'm big into plants, so I'd make sure to put some in front of those windows. I love your floor and am exceedingly jealous. Here are some pics of the pool. I took pictures from the beginning to the end of the process, but I'm assuming you want to see the pool and not the process. This is a picture of the pool the day it finished filling, which is why the water looks green, no chemicals yet. Hardly any landscaping is done. And notice how the close edge of the photo shows the deck meeting the dirt that used to be grass. This shows the pool and deck in relation the the back of the house. See how the water is finally blue? And you see a peek of the brick patio I put down after my hubby graded the dirt for me. I'm very proud of that! And this shows the other side, how the ground slopes away, and how much yard we still have left over. I'm just starting to work on landscaping. See the finished patio? Also, the iron fence-work and three brick columns are done, but none of these pictures show it. Same sorta angle, but from an upstairs window. This view is from standing in the ~other~ back corner of the yard. It's beautiful, but not done (like everything else) We still need to paint the trim and door of the screened porch, finish landscaping the dirt slope, and build steps where you can see the grass ends at the patio. My husband wasn't open to a pool at all, either. I started jokingly telling him, "I'm not broke, and I'm not asking," and "Great. I'll use MY half of OUR money to pay for it." Finally, I put an ugly pop-up pool in the yard, and kept it there for two years, then replaced it with the same thing when it wore out. By the time that one died two years later, he was sold on a real pool. I did all the maintenance for the pop up, and I do all maintenance for this pool. But that meant I could design and build exactly what I wanted. I even created the shape myself! Here's the eyesore that caused him to give in....See MoreRaise Your Hand if You Have a Tile Countertop
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olychick
8 years agoI don't have one, but think it could work. I feel the same way about leather. Are you shopping for new this time or CL with possible reupholstering? If new, you could do something pretty wonderful:
or a print that's not really flowers could work, too:
More cool flowered sofas:
Then there's this!
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8 years ago
awm03
8 years agotheclose, what a fabulous room. Love the sofa & chair.
I opted not to go plain & neutral when recovering my sofa recently. Not floral, but a big pattern just the same.
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badgergal
8 years agoLaughablemoments, I am not raising my hand because I still like my flowered sofa. but I do have a floral sofa that needs a good home and could go with your green couches. The couch belonged to my mother who purchased it in 1971. The couch got a lot of use until 2002 when my passed away it was moved to my house. It has been residing in my lower level for the past 13 years. It would like to see daylight once again. So if you're any where near Wisconsin come and get it.
This is the original upholstery on the couch and it still is like brand new.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSo funny, Badger. I think my parents' 1967 sofa is the same pattern, different color! Is yours quilted? I remember it was quite expensive. When we cleaned out their house 2 years ago, we were in quite a quandary what to do with this dated, like-new piece. Luckily, the renters loved it so it still sets in the same place it has set for the past 48 years--the "formal" living room. (Edited from 40 years, with my only math error excuse being I was an English major).
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoThank you all for chiming in. Floral chairs sound like a good compromise, Jewel. Thanks for the offer, dee. : ) I can see where it would be of benefit to go neutral on the big pieces and more frilly on the easy to swap out things like pillows and throws. That makes a ton of sense.
Sheesh, your room sounds wonderful. We just let a camel back sofa go that we dearly loved, but it was truly worn out. Some days I still miss its comfiness, though.
Good idea, Butternut. I think you and I are in the same camp of wanting a little softness and femininity around. (I have 6 daughters--I better want a little femininity around! LOL) Maybe if I picture soft leather shoes rather than biker jackets, I'll do better!
Both your old and your new choices sound lovely, Diane. Hopefully the new owners will enjoy the floral as much as you did.
Really, you feel the same way, olychick? I feel so bad saying that a lot of leather just doesn't appeal to me. Those are some wild new takes on traditional florals that you found!
Your couch sounds nice, rosesstink. See, I'd love the feel of a sun room in our living room. It gets lots of light, so that sounds great to me. : )
Hope the new chairs grow on you just as much as the old floral ones did, Bumblebeez. They sounded very special.
That's a very cute cover Meris. It would look really nice with the black and white toile in my kitchen. : )
missymoo, have you seen the tutorials online where people have painted their sofas with a combo of latex and fabric medium? I saw one that was done on an English rolled arm sofa like you describe. It was interesting, and it sounded like it was holding up well.
Hmmmm, Lacatx. Maybe it's time for you to turn over a new leaf, er, flower. ; )
I have to say those are some mighty fun flowers, theclose. How can you not smile when you are in that room? Those sofas exude cheeriness!
Kippy, that's what I need: presto-change-o furniture. I hear you on the drab colors. I do wonder when the grays will finally wash away, too. Sometimes I look at the shades of gray decorating and feel like I'm looking ata black and white photo. Is it soothing, or is it just...blah?
awm03, I think we have the same window as each other! It looks to be the same height, size, everything. Your reupholstered couch looks fantastic there, it goes so well with all the greenery outside. NIce!
Aw shucks, Badgergal, we're no where near you. I bet you have lots of good memories associated with that couch. Thanks for the offer! ; )
mdln, that's a very nice looking sofa. It's easy on the eyes, I'm thinking you'll still like it in 5 years. I like the fact that the fabric looks beautiful, but still family friendly and forgiving.
Look at that, dee. If only they'd had pinterest back then. Those florals would have been all over it.
There are a few florals on our craigslist, lascatx, some definitely look more dated than others. The more recent vintage look to be from the tail end of the shabby chic stage. (And I love them, LOL.)
Robo, hope you find your desired flowery couches someday. Isn't it terrible to have to wait for our furry friends to pass on to do things? My mom could really use new carpeting, but not until the cat passes on. She loves that kitty, but the poor little thing is a puker. : /
That's funny rob, I'm tellin' ya, they were somehow pinnin' those floral sofas anyway!
lilsophie, 4 slipcovers? That does sound like fun! : )
busybee, that couch sounds nice. I think I like those colors just as much now as when they were really big back then.
badgergal, what is up with the new fabric? I have what should be a decent La-Z Boy chair and ottoman, and their fabric is toast. It's shredding, and it's not that old!
Lavender Lass
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoLaughable- If your husband is okay with it....I'd say go for it! :)
The key is to find a floral (or other print) that you really love and keep it not too busy and warm. Of course, with CL...you have to be a little more open to what is available. But I think it could still work!
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8 years agoThis is my leafy print sofa. Not a good picture. I am not at home right now. It is a camel back I have had for about 15 years. The sofa has been through four cats without a scratch. I wanted a fabric that would hold up with cats. I still 'like' it and it looks like new. Be careful what you wish for sometimes.......
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8 years agoI dont have floral, but stripes! This sofa and chair were wedding presents from my parents, 43 years ago. At that time it was gold velvet!! I had it reupholstered about 20 years ago.
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cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
8 years agoI still have one in our library. I still love it. The pup belongs to our son-our two would never let us catch them on the furniture. I am not sure why because we are such softies when it comes to them, but they won't get up when we are home. This one, however, has no qualms about it!
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8 years agoAh, LL, that room oozes with coziness. I could snuggle right in there. : ) We are far from Iowa, LOL.
I love how individual all of our tastes are Monica. There's a couch for everyone!
Nice leaves, Dianna. I'm impressed your kitties left it be. I found a couch on clist today that's free due to kitty scratches. (Do I admit that it tempted me, LOL? It's a Lillian August, which sounds like a quality piece.)
Roseabby, that's impressive that your couches have held up so beautifully! They look wonderful in your space. You did marvelous work with what looks like a challenging-sized room.
Aw, cyn, what a cutie. I like those florals, too. I think I'd have a hard time keeping them pristine, but they are pretty.
How about this flowery number, says it's a grandma's couch from the 20's:
Here's the one my sensible side is trying to get me to convince DH to look at:
Here's what I'm attempting to coordinate with (no, this coffee table is not staying...):
laughablemoments
8 years agoThanks for the Grandma love, olychick and missymoo.
DH likes the Grandma couch, too. : ) (Can you believe it?!) Come to find out, he doesn't like leather furniture, not the way it looks, not the way it makes, we'll call them "peculiar" shall we, noises when you sit on it, that you're sitting on a "dead cow"...LOL. He's great! ; ) Not every guy could handle that kind of floral in their living room.
Missymoo, you gave me a good belly laugh with the bloated leather comment. I tried to find the least bloated, but still well stuffed, leather set on Clist. So many of them look like this (there are many around, Bumblebeez!):
Bloat Burger Supreme. Probably is super comfy, though. Kind of like when my son snuggles into me and says, "How come mommies are so comfy and squishy?" LOL
We'll have to see if the Grandma couch is comfy or not. That's the acid test.
mnzinnia
8 years agoI have a petite sized sofa that has been in several homes, always in "my" area. It's way too small for my 6ft husband but i love it. Along with the coordinating chair in a small yellow print, iIt evokes spring and feels cheerful. Originally it had 3 seat cushions but was changed to one. I kept the old cushions incase I want to go back to the previous style. It also reminds me of a lovely elderly lady who was the original owner.
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8 years agoawm03
8 years agolittleprince2
8 years agoI don't like the floral on my sofa.
Don't get me wrong: I LOVE florals. They're cheerful, feminine, fresh, and hide dirt so well. I'll be doing two chairs in the floral shown on the left in the second pic.
Debbi Branka
8 years agoHere's my floral. I still love it. We have navy leather recliners to go with it. It took forever for me to pick this fabric when I ordered the couch. And as I went through the fabric books, the saleslady pointed out that I really liked floral :) I think we bought this couch in 2006.
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