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What color sofa?

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I have light wood floors, light seafoam color drapes, creamy soft gold walls and a natural gray tan brick fireplace. Any ideas about what color soda? Room is 16 x 23 or suggestions on what else to do with present colors

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Manon Floreat

6 years ago

Here's a concept collage with warm neutrals, blue and honey accents. I think a more muted wall color that is still warm would do well in your room. I also like the reflective nature of glass coffee tables for darker rooms. Maybe it'll give you some ideas.

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decoenthusiaste
6 years ago
Start with some ideabooks to show us what kind of room you'd like this to be. Are all the cream leather seats leaving? Are you upgrading the mix of casegoods we see here? What stays and what goes?
marybuchner
6 years ago
The cream leather furniture goes because of a cat scratching it, The drapes, rug and paint can all be changed. Would like to keep my navy base lamps. Am looking for a cozy, warm room that does not look like a hodgepodge of stuff. Want it more inviting and clean looking, this room is on north side of house with a 12 ft x 5 ft window.
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Love the artwork and I would get a sofa and two chairs also. I love the blue in the art, maybe use that tone for the sofa and chairs. This would look great. https://www.westelm.com/products/haven-loft-sofa-86-h4998/?catalogId=71&sku=6929507&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Sofas%20%2B%20Loveseats&region_id=658780&cm_ite=6929507&gclid=CjwKCAjwlrqHBhByEiwAnLmYULTzSF_1EJIWPUjqxZM7mtGNOD3tBLJbV4rF-UD6W6hk88TRTe-nshoCEewQAvD_BwE Maybe you can find one with microfiber, which is the best product to use with children.
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Hey everyone thank you for all your ideas and the photos you put together for me it is also super helpful to visualize the space! I am definitely leaning towards a velvet navy sofa as it complements the rug colors best. As someone who always had a black couch who knew it would be so tough to decide on a style when it comes to incorporating various colors! Now that I’ve sort of decided on a sofa color I will just have to figure out what to do with my red chair. I highly appreciate everyone’s input; I realize now it’s helpful to figure out the furniture colors and decor before actually making the purchase! Will update as I go.
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marybuchner
6 years ago
Small things like mantle and knick knacks can all go.
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nmshea
6 years ago
You could try using the Houzz shopping feature that lets you see a furniture piece in your room.
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CK Hoffman Design
6 years ago
Always go with a neutral - Grey, White, Beige, Black, Brow Leather (distressed is nice) - or - Navy is the "most" color you should consider. Then you can "dress" it up with pillows and throws, which can be changed later when your tastes or style changes.
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tartanmeup
6 years ago
What colour would you like? It sounds as if you're open to changing practically everything in the room. You can develop your room's scheme around your sofa if you'd like and while some colours might limit your palette range, they're not impossible. Deco's idea of starting an ideabook is a great one.
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everdebz
6 years ago
If fireplace brick blends with this, and "chrome nailheads" ok with navy lamp you like ... this color, or the chair itself... :)
Accent Chair, Gray · More Info

https://www.houzz.com/products/taslo-accent-chair-gray-prvw-vr~83274286
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everdebz
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
A grey ok with your camel chair? are you keeping it,,, I sorta hope. If paint stays you could add more camel, or blonde type wood pieces?
Safavieh Nynette Velvet Retro Mid-Century Accent Chair, Light Gray · More Info

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[https://www.houzz.com/products/nynette-velvet-retro-mid-century-accent-chair-light-gray-prvw-vr~100009843[(https://www.houzz.com/products/nynette-velvet-retro-mid-century-accent-chair-light-gray-prvw-vr~100009843)
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Mary Buchner
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks for all the suggestions. I am leaning toward navy. If I go with navy, what color for window coverings
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marybuchner
6 years ago
I found this image that I kind of like, maybe a little boring but it is soothing. Think drapes have to go and modernize them with rods at ceiling height and with the soft folds and not drapes
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marybuchner
6 years ago
Think drapes have to be replaced with mored modern ceiling height, soft flowing. This is an image I kinda like.
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decoenthusiaste
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
How many do you need to seat for TV watching daily? Consider a reversible chaise sofa and one chair or a 3-seat sofa and two chairs. If you're up for painting, then the new fabrics and rug will need to be the foundation for your paint color. Sometimes just priming the walls will give you a fresh perspective on what you want. That's a good first step to thinking differently about your room. Any ideabooks yet?

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