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Need help selecting colours for a Sofa & Armchairs

Katrina James Designs

11 years ago

I am getting a chesterfield sofa made in either black linen fabric or white leather. I am looking for ideas on what colour and fabric to get the armchairs made in. I was thinking of cream armchairs if i go with black sofa. If i go with white leather sofa i was thinking of aubergine armchairs in a velvet fabric. Any suggestions or advice? Thank you

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TanCalGal
11 years ago
Before deciding on a black or white sofa, choose a rug. Then, decide on a sofa and chair(s) colors so the pieces will be in harmony.
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Livingston Design
11 years ago
j222b has good advice - either select the rug and pull colors out of that, or (if you are not using a rug or have a neutral rug) select a piece of artwork in the room and pull colors out of that.
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lefty47
11 years ago
HI -- When in dought stay neutral for major pieces - then they will stand the test of time and go with any rugs you choose.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
11 years ago
Though I like aubergine, I would keep your upholstery colors neutral and select rugs, art, and accessories to add the color. Using aubergine will lock you into that color scheme for many years.
If it's absolutely your favorite color, then go for it. Otherwise, stay neutral.
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Katrina James Designs
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for all the tips, decided to keep it neutral in the end

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