Help w design blue velvet sofa

5 years ago

Im totally starting over and my base is the Jonathan Adler Happy Chic blue velvet sofa And two of these pictures hanging over it. I want modern, bright design, thinking of getting white or cream accent chairs? I was thinking a dark Blue navy shag rug, blue or white curtains, and two white chairs, what about coffee table side table designs? White and chrome? I just want it new and glam! Any ideas are welcome!

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lshack17

5 years ago

And yet here is my room. With two cream sofas, and two blue velvet chairs. AND one Russian Blue cat. What?!? The sofas were Scotch Guarded and do not have any stains on them and the velvet chairs have proven to be extremely durable. Also should mention I have two other cats not shown. I just vacuum regularly and run the lint roller over the chairs as needed. Same as any other pet owner and the same as when I had furniture with other fabrics. We feel very comfortable in this room and it's definitely "livable " for us. We are in the market for a new coffee table and end tables as the OP is. Probably wood to bring some warmth.

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_sophiewheeler
5 years ago
Any pets, children, or real life happening in that room? Or is it all going to be under plastic and appreciated as artwork?
havingfun
5 years ago
I love these only concerns are matching the blues. I love blue and blue and white more!
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Heather
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5 years ago
Two kids and a dog and we need to it be functional/comfy. It will be our main living area
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I would now keep the rest of the blue to a minimum let the sofa be the star.I love the sofa but I have to tell you it will not stand up well to kids and pets no matter how well behaved . I would cover that sofa with a sheet for every day. I have all leather in my house for this exact reason it can take a beating so I would suggest at least white leather for the chairs and a rug that is multi colored
_sophiewheeler
5 years ago
And yet you want a sofa that will show all of the dog slobber and fur. And WHITE chairs. What is wrong with that picture?

You can still do a blue and white room, and even a blue sofa. But get real about how you actually live rather than fantasizing that the dog never farts or that the kids never puke.

Look for a navy blue sofa from Crypton or Sunbrella fabrics. A blue and white washable more casual rug, white walls, and informal, maybe ticking stripe drapes. Something livable.
lshack17
5 years ago
Hi Heather, Anytime someone says they want glam I think of Z Gallerie. They have so many inspiration pics of all the design elements that you describe. I believe they are doing 20% off in store and on the website through tommorrow as well. Don't mind the snarky comments. You can have both, a comfy family friendly space that is also an expression of your style.
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However, dark colors (especially velvet) will show dust and every bit of shmutz. I have black mohair love seat and chair and they have worn like iron but do need to be vacuumed often because they are such dust and lint catchers.

I'm currently redoing my living area and having a teal blue velvet sofa but I am using pattern material for the chairs.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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Just to clarify..........do you have this sofa because from the checking I've done, it doesn't appear to be available anymore? Also what two pictures are you referring to because they do not appear in your post?
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Heather
Original Author
5 years ago
This is nice!
Heather
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5 years ago
Yes I bought it from someone else. I thought I uploaded the artwork but didn’t work I guess.
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Heather
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Because of this I’m thinking of having two tan chairs instead I saw on all modern
betttyloo
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ishack17, thank you for sharing the photos of your living space. It is beautiful. It is so refreshing to have someone chime in with their true experience, especially as you try to encourage someone who came here enthusiastically to seek advice.
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Heather
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Thank you!!! I love that the chairs you suggested are functional. I’m so scared of patterns so it’s helpful to have suggestions!
lshack17
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bettyloo, thanks for the kind words. I wasn't going to post my actual room because it's hard to open yourself up to all the not so nice comments. I just wanted the OP to know that you can have velvet, light colored fabric and pets and the world will not end. :)
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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Keep the pattern on the floor and accessories.

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Beth H. :
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ishack17,,,i love your room! i have a velvet sofa/chaise but I do keep a throw on the sofa.

Heather, just keep the dog off the sofa and it will be fine.

think about doing an overdyed wool rug. I have one and it's very durable

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lshack17
5 years ago
Thanks, Beth!
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Hi heather! I’m looking into an Adler soda currently and searching for reviews of his furniture. How has your (gorgeous) sofa held up?
rleenie16
4 years ago
What color paint would you suggest for a dark blue velvet couch?
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Beth H. :
4 years ago
rleenie16, this post is a year old. no one can give you paint advice w/o knowing other info. start your own post with pictures