Molly, that's good thinking. I'll look into it! Thank you.

Kcooz, thank you for that idea. I'll try the swatches downstairs. This is a mystery to be solved. )-:

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Julie, you've shared quite a few ideas. Thank you.

The Eames lounge chair would require the ottoman, too, and that would not allow me to have a coffee table. This space is so limiting!

You included its profile on that board. I'm reminded of how beautiful it is!

The Norwalk site uses computer renderings which I find ugly, to be frank. When online yesterday, I saw this profile of the Stephanie recliner, and I do not like it!!! [I haven't seen it yet irl.]

It may not show much if placed by the fireplace, except from the dining area. But it would be highly visible if perpendicular to the sofa.

I know this not a good plan because it would recline into the traffic path to the patio. Not an issue when I'm here alone, though, so a [very] little bit tempting. I was trying so hard to get that less formal arrangement. )-: If two swivels, I would do this for sure!

dsimber, have you looked at Room and Board for recliners? This is just one example but they have many different styles. I like the idea of legs and a less chunky profile for your space.

Where is the stephanie recliner from? I agree one classic modern piece of furniture with a few modern pieces of art would be Fab…that Eames will never go out of style.

You can have comfort and style.

Julie, the height of my EA chairs is 39" at the back; the wing is slanted forward and measures 41" h at the tip. Without the wing, less of the view would be blocked.

32" w x 37" d x 41" h

edited to add: I'd not thought of my EA chairs as being "large" in my WDM home where the room was much larger. Yesterday Sabrina mentioned that other recliners without wings will block less of the view.

Chair moved to the corner really opens the view. Trees look more green irl. [Soon the leaves will open fully, and the farm buildings in the distance will be hidden completely. They'e actually a nice addition in the winter when all else is brown.) The camera either picks up the view or the interior.

Alice, you haven't complicated anything. It's helpful to think about any possible causes. I appreciate your contributions. You've been devoted to the task!

Julie, what were your recliners in you TX home? I think you said they were less bulky than most. They looked very nice, and you were happy with them.

Dwell has a lot of vendors. This is Vanguard Thea swivel chair.

Julie, I'm sorry. Once I realized I would need the Eames ottoman, too, and that I only have room for a coffee table OR an ottoman, I edited my response. I'm re-thinking this. I can easily see a swivel on one side and the Eames lounge chair and ottoman on the other!!! Please see next post. I'm finding this idea exciting!

(For those who missed it, I'd said that I found that the MCM-influenced furnishings I'd bought for the apartment were not warm here, so I moved them to the walkout level where they work nicely. I'd fallen in love again with the Eames lounge chair after seeing it in museums. It's art, so I thought it could be the one modern piece in this room. As art.)

Any ideas for what I could do to for something small in front of the sofa? Perhaps a small ottoman on wheels to be moved where needed for someone on sofa or swivel chair...along with a small table.

I'd saved this when I wanted more modern. What more transitional or even tradtional pieces might I use?

I will piggyback on what Molly said earlier about maybe your windows have a greenish tint to them. This is what I discovered about our windows when picking paint colors. More newer houses windows have this tint. It was so frustrating but finally found what works for us and I believe you will too.

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Investigating further...I don't think my knees will allow getting into the Eames lounge chair. It sits very low, and it tilts back too far for me in the same way that other iconic MCM chairs do.

The upside is that I can make that money go a lot further and still have very good quality and aesthetics. Just have to find!

Thanks for suggesting something I've wanted, Julie. You either have an excellent memory or very good notes! Or both!

A plus of having gone on this Eames trip today is that you have me thinking of a [edit: small] ottoman/coffee table combo that would help eliminate some of the symmetry. Have you ever done something like this, but less modern? Please see my previous post for image.

Cubby, you and Molly may be 100% correct! Thank you.

edited to update: I was referred to someone and have left a voicemail.

Any thought on how to accommodate for this??? Anyone?

Dsimber, is the Stephanie chair just a recliner or a swivel or a swivel recliner or a swivel rocker. So many options. Just wondering what you’re going for.

Hi Lisalane. The Stephanie is a lot of things! It is available as a chair, a swivel chair, a swivel glider, and a recliner! But I was misinformed; it is not available as a swivel recliner.

I wish I didn't have to go back to the store in the DM area to see and sit in the swivel chair again and compare it to the recliner, which I did not realize they had. I must admit, I did not look at the profile when I was there. I hope I like it better than what I see online!

You asked about Room and Board. When in Maryland, it was a thirty-minute drive. Here, I would need to drive to Chicago (5+ hours) to be able to see and sit in it. Thanks for the suggestion. I may need to explore more options, and summer would be a good time to go.

Julie, you asked about the vendor for the Stephanie line. It is from Norwalk, as is the Louise sofa.

I may need to have the store designer bring fabrics here so we see them in my light. Again, I have to be prepared to buy a minimum amount within 30 days. I'm not ready for that. )-: (Sometimes my emojis work; sometimes they don't.)

For Molly, Cubby and anyone interested...

I received a message about the window glass. On the outside, it has a low-E coating which has been standard for ten to fifteen years. He said he has not heard of anyone having difficulty with colors in furniture or paint.

I've done some research this afternoon. In our part of the world, Andersen windows are highly regarded. Their site explains low-E coatings and stated that they are "generally transparent coatings." Cubby, do you know who made your windows? I didn't think to ask this about mine when I left a voicemail.

From what I've seen online, UV filtering is only via film applied to the glass. I had that applied in my Maryland home. There were different levels of protection offered, and only the stronger ones darkened windows.

From what I've read online, the UV filtering film is not to be applied to low-E glass. I'll check into that at some point before new furniture arrives.

Dsimber, would you rather have a swivel or a recliner? Just thinking that recliners without swivel give the opportunity to have legs which might be a nice style contrast to the smaller swivel you want which won’t have legs. Just a thought. Sorry that R and B is not near you. Didn’t mean to complicate your search. Perfect that Dwell has different makes to choose from. Perfect that you can see and test there.

Hi dsimber..well we had a busy day sornt 5 hours with my mom..it was fun…we did senior trivia..she did suprisingly well! she will be 92 in July..amazing women! feeling so blessed 🙏🏻

Ok so you are saying no to the Eames recliner swivel correct? my recliners from TX were from ZGallerie..crazy but they were so comfortable! we have them in the basement now for watching TV in the projector room, the previous owner left us....so very comfortable but a more traditional style and no longer available at Zgallerie….PB carries the them now. They just cradle you in comfort!

Dsimber yes you can add a small coffee table and an ottoman..it gives that chic collected style I keep talking about. You fill the room with things you love. yes it can be done and yes I have done it.

Lisalane, if I can bring myself to having two different chairs, then I'll most likely choose one swivel (or swivel glider?) and one recliner. I only need a swivel to the left of the fireplace. (I had actually never heard of a swivel recliner!)

To be honest, I've never wanted a recliner in my main living/family room.

When I visited the DM store, my intention was only to look at the sofa. After two hours of driving, then checking out different options for the Louise sofa I'd only seen online, I was in quite a lot of pain. I don't recall how or why I ended up sitting in a nearby chair, but it felt too good to be true. That was the Stephanie swivel. A store designer credited the built-in lumbar support for the comfort.

You haven't complicated anything, so please don't be concerned. I'm feel frustrated, so a bit of brainstorming seems in order. Thank you for the many times you've helped me!

Julie, your mom sounds like a lovely person. She's blessed to have you near.

Julie, those are really nice chairs. I may be mis-remembering, but I was thinking of two white? recliners that were smaller scale. They sat side by side. As I recall, you had matching gray sofas facing each other, and the recliners were on the end facing your fireplace (and maybe tv?) It seems like your island was behind them. Any chance I'm not dreaming?! Lol.

Some different chair options/colors for you to ponder in your own room:

Note: I purposely used a pic taken from the kitchen before you moved furniture in so you can see how nice the island contrasts the furniture & complements the FP at the same time, granted, this is not the true island color because it is in shadow, the walls aren't real true either, the photo exposure is lightened as much as possible without the windows completely turning to glaring spots ; ). I snuck in a green chair, only diversion from your inspo and color pallet (I think).

And with rugs:

Also sharing a color option since the tans and beiges may be going pink. This photo is certainly not the fabric you are wanting, and I see much green out the windows if that is even a factor? I know the fabric style is not what you are after. But the color came up a Albion Shell and Sugar shack. The shell colors could have just enough slight gray to veer off the pink hues and keep the light tan or beige in your lighting for your space. It can be tricky, we are seeing this for sure with the samples you are bringing home regardless of the reasoning. Something in your space is apparently altering these samples. May be a buzz word “shell” to bring to Sabrina if she’s still pulling colors for you?

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Thank you, Alice. Those are the colors I thought I was bringing home on Monday. I can't believe you found what looks like herringbone, and with green out the window!

Wow, Beads! I don't even remember a photo from that angle, but it really helps to see it! And that you searched for chairs and added them is above and beyond! All the details,, too! Helpful, too, to have the color palette and info to the side. Thank you so, so much!

This morning, I took the swatches outside. OMG. Why didn't I think of this before??? The colors look exactly the same as they do inside! It's not my light! I thought it was the combination of theirs and mine. This certainly simplifies the process; we can take them outside to test them before deciding on what to take home!

Here are photos of my TX home..we had the two charcoal velvet power recliners and two light sofas.

We have this Sherrill Furniture recliner swivel now..it is amazing comfort.

We did this english arm but it comes in a rolled arm too…we added a tailored skirt.

Dsimber do you have a Design center near you?

I was way off in the way I remember the chairs, lol! But yes, that's the room. So beautiful.

I'll need to look into a design center for Sherrill Furniture. Thanks, Julie.

I think you could really benefit from working with a designer from the areas Design Center..they have all the furniture manufactures in one place. instead of only working with the designer from each furniture store that offers limited fabrics and furniture designs…I certainly dont want to confuse you, but having so many more fabrics to look at or have the designer pull for you is so helpful.

Interior Designers, Iowa City, IA

Dsimber I get neutral pallet image uploads on the Houzz main and go through them. Sometimes daily. Wasn’t sure about the herringbone but actually captured this one for you bc I saw the neutral fabric colors in the room and their huge outdoor space coming in. I opened the link and one question to the Pro that posted a question as to the “ color and sofa?”

You can see the back of sofa looks like a shell color at the window and the front of sofa is reflecting what looks to be a nice shade.

Dsimber it is all the manufactures of all home interior design under one roof….This is were all interior designer go when designing your home…..I go all the time!.…..sometimes they have it open to public..but you need an interior designer to work with and purchase from them. The design center here in MI allows you to visit and the management office can provide a designer referral that can cordinate and help design your room.

Beadsnsew….perfect! check it out dsimber🤗

Sorry, but I don't see what you're describing, Julie.

I had written this to beads before reading your last three posts.

A way to search, then. First place that came up was Dwell. Lol.

I did a google search. "Interior Designers, Iowa City, IA." I get a listing of specific shops and stores.

I'm confused.

Dwell has thier own designers in there furniture store to sell their furniture….just like Arhaus and Ethan Allen..you need a designer independant of a paticular furniture manufacturer..that can order from all under the Design Center umbrella.

The design center here in MI allows you to visit and the management office can provide a designer referral that can coordinate and help design your room.

This sounds ideal, Julie. I'd love to be able to show someone a couple of photos and have them match me with a designer who "gets" my style.

In the past, I've had such a hard time finding designers that are a good fit. :(

When I did a google search, which I thought Beads was suggesting, Wiles of Cedar Rapids was one that popped up, and I had looked at their website. tbh, I was put off by their video and photos. It all looked so sterile to me.

However, they seem to have a larger staff than the others I've tried. Maybe I can find a good match. I'll look into this. Thanks!

dsimber, that was a link to a list on Houzz, click on it ; )

Beads, I just noticed the other images you posted. I was so excited about the first one, and I forgot to scroll down. The ones with a softer sofa color are really speaking to me. Not such a stark white. The chair colors in the first photo seem more balanced to me. Your mockups always help me so much! Thank you!

Remember every home and space should be designed from talking with you and going over the esthetic you want in your home…I have done all different design stlyes based on consultation with my clients. The designs on the website that they have done are all done by listening to the client..it may not be your design style but it can show how they can pull togehter the correct furniture size and create balance and a cohesive look working with you…you really have to trust the process!