need help deciding if these fabrics coornidate

5 years ago

Hi designing friends!

I am currently working on furnishing my great room. I have picked out most things, but am working on choosing an ottoman (well fabric for an ottoman).
The first picture is a picture of my space.
The second picture is the ottoman I have selected but I am trying to decide on fabric.
The third picture is of fabrics of the different pieces I have- 1. Fabric of armchair, 2. Fabric of sofa, 3. Fabric of throw pillow and 4. Is the fabric the designer picked out of the ottoman and I really like. I feel that everything coordinates together and I really love the fabric selected for the ottoman but for some reason I’m having a little hesitation- maybe it’s because it’s difficult to imagine it on the whole ottoman.
I also have a leather arm chair as seen in the picture.
I appreciate any and all input! Thank you in advance :)

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Yayagal

5 years ago

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Yes to the last one, it will give some warmth and color but, realistically, you should choose the one you like best. I would choose the above. You have good taste. I have a problem with people who don't focus on the question at hand and go roaming all over the room to critique. It's tiresome and rude. Imagine if they asked another person how a certain dress looked and the replier said " Those shoes are ugly, you chose the wrong jewelry etc. Good for you for speaking out.

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decoenthusiaste
5 years ago
I think that ottoman can take a larger pattern than those thin stripes. Are you picking up any of the colors from your art piece in the fabrics? I think the rug is a bit small for the space and too bland.
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JudyG Designs
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Any chance you could share the manufacturer of the fabrics? All I could read is “performance”.

Also, the gray chair and the leather chair…staying or going?

And I agree with deco that the rug isn’t working, regardless of your fabric choices.
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m h
Original Author
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Unfortunately the rug was bought last year-probably not the best idea buying before deciding on other decor.

The two chairs (gray is Lee industries and leather is century) are new and staying. Still have 5 weeks to wait before the sofa (Lee industries).

Pick up some green, blue and yellow (gold) from the painting on he fabric. There is also gray and brown and white that are found in the chairs and sofa fabrics.

Fabric option for ottoman is from century. Ottoman is Lee industries
Joe
5 years ago
I don't know if they do it for upholstery but can the designer give you a rendering using these fabrics? That' might help you make up your mind. And my 2 cents is that your living room is screaming for built-ins for all those lovely things but especially for a nook for the TV on the right and to move that large piece of artwork over the mantle.

And I love how you framed those prints! Totally stealing that! :-)
decoenthusiaste
5 years ago
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5 years ago
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emmarene9
5 years ago
Is fabric #1 the same fabric that is on your current gray chair? If not, I think it should be avoided.
m h
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes fabric number 1 is what is currently on the chair as explained in initial post-unsure why it should be avoided.
I understand and agree the rug isn’t the most ideal rug but it is what it is for now.
I appreciate feedback but I didn’t not ask for comments about my overall decor and furniture choices I already made. I did not use a designer initially and maybe I should of but I rather spend money on quality pieces- I don’t have endless amounts of money to replace things that I have already just bought and spent good money on. I mainly stuck to neutral pieces that could be incorporated if the design changes in the future. I’m surprised some of the comments are pretty rude but I guess that’s what I get for trying to get advice online- I’ve come to Houzz for advice in the past and never had rude comments like some of these; and after this post I don’t think I’ll ever ask for advice on here again. I came here for advice/reassurance about the fabric for the ottoman not for critique on everything else. I understand that not everyone has the same taste in styles/decor and I appreciate critique/helpful comments but I would appreciate advice only on the ottoman fabric choice.

A designer has only had input on the sofa fabric and the ottoman fabric to help try to coordinate what I already have. The main issue with fabrics with bigger patterns is that the fabrics are usually of more natural materials and I have two dogs that I consider if they get up on the ottoman and how the fabric will hold up to their nails if they scratch at it. The chosen fabric is 100% polyester, performance and krypton with a tight weave- which I think is more practical for the dogs. I’m going for something that coordinates , has style and is practical for dogs. I like that this fabric incorporates many of the colors in my existing pieces of furniture.

Thank you again for the helpful comments and advice
lynartist
5 years ago
m h, I think these fabrics look fine together. My only question is how the fabric will be used on the ottoman. Will it be cut in four sections on the top with top stitching? This would give it more interest. If so then I say great!
lynartist
5 years ago
Like this; it might add a bit more interest.
m h
Original Author
5 years ago
That’s a good point...I didn’t think of that and def like that idea! From the picture it looks like one piece of fabric across but I’ll have to ask about it..thank you :)
cawaps
5 years ago
I like fabrics 1, 2, and 4 together, and I like 2, 3, and 4 together. I'm not sure I like 1 & 3 together, though it could just be the photo or my monitor, or the fact that they aren't next to each other in the photo. But I think 4 works with everything, and I like the stripes.
doods
5 years ago
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I think your room is very pretty as is, love your doggies. Totally understand needing dog friendly fabrics. I hope you post a picture of the room with the finished ottoman, and the new sofa. Good luck!
m h
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you everyone for your input!
After hours at the furniture store looking at more fabric to make sure we didn’t miss anything...we saw this fabric by CR Laine that we were attracted to- it’s a slate color (kinda blue/gray purple tones)..the main concern is the durability of it since it’s 5% cotton 57% viscose and 38% viscose- not sure how concerned I should be about it’s durability. The ottoman will be a good size 42x42 inches. I also included a more close up of the stripe fabric
Tina
5 years ago
Your home is beautiful. I think you’ve made some really good choices with furniture and decor.

I do not understand why people so often give advice on things not being asked for in the first place. I’ve seen this a lot here on Houzz and some can be very rude, even from PRO’s

There’s nothing wrong with your rug size either and you should not feel that you’ve done anything wrong.

Just ignore comments that do not stick to the subject and give you advice of what you are are looking for. You are doing great so far!
Tina
5 years ago
Really liked the fabric with the bigger pattern. Unexpected but really beautiful and goes well with the painting too!
m h
Original Author
5 years ago
This a 3 wild card option we are considering...I’m staring to get fabric fatigue :/
lynartist
5 years ago
Is this last fabric for pillows? I really like the pattern although I wish it weren’t so beige. Your stripe fabric does have a bit of that in it but overall reads more Blue/ gray. I’m not in your room though so my read on it could be wrong.
lynartist
5 years ago
Actually it’s the aqua that is throwing me off. The gray/ blue in the stripe works well with the rug; if the other fabric had more of that it would work with the stripe and the rug.
Ann
5 years ago
Could you tell me who the manufacturer of the ottoman is? I really like it and think it will go great in your space.
m h
Original Author
5 years ago
The ottoman is made by Lee industries. I ended up choosing the striped fabric- I like the look of it and hard to deny the durability since it’s going to get a lot of use and with dog. Now the wait and I’ll be sure to share an after pic!
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
I would repeat the black in picture frames (Left wall. Love the large, offset white mats! Great look) use a fabric something like this.
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Then you could add a lumbar pillow for the gray chair in stripe complimentary fabric to tie things together. I would add one more black element. Perhaps a black trimmed sisal rug to layer under current rug. This would expand visual size of rug and help create sense of grouping.
m h
Original Author
5 years ago
I definitely appreciate and like those suggestions! Thank you :)
lynartist
5 years ago
That looks nice Flo. So much easier than trying to add another blue!
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Played with little mock up. Couldn’t get rug in exactly right but might give you inspiration. Then I also added black shade arc lamp and black tray on the ottoman. A zebra lumbar pillow made it onto the chair and I repasted one doggie back into picture.
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
Avoid Viscose at all costs. It is impossible to clean and it won't hold up to the doggies at all. Need something that has at least 50,000 rub count, and Krypton is good option if tight weave.
m h
Original Author
5 years ago
Wow thank you! That looks real good and I especially like all the additions (I hadn’t thought of a lamp in the room but definitely like the idea!)-helps with how to finish off the room cause I think the furniture is pretty much done but some finishing accessories is for sure needed to get the finished look!
Kris Bruesehoff
5 years ago
Flo’s comments show why it’s so helpful that people share ideas beyond the Initial question. Of course it helps that they are said with grace.

I really like the framing... and the direction of the room with Flo’s suggestions.
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Flo Mangan
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Here are a couple arc lamps from Houzz. I can also get you my Houzz Trade Program discount if you make purchases from houzz. Just email me and I can get you code. manganflo@gmail.com
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Flo Mangan
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Opps here are lamps.
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Flo Mangan
5 years ago
This style lamp is available in a wide variety of price ranges depending on size and quality of shade and base. A heavy base is best. A black shade is critical to your look.