Eight years ago we ordered new furniture for the living room, had it painted and carpeted. We got brave and went with lots of color (our son quipped that we had gotten "color courage").
This large wedge style sofa was a statement piece
but as it turned out for us it wasn't a comfortable piece because it lacked enough back support.
I sold her on Craigslist and off she went with a
delightful couple that live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Back in April we ventured out to many stores to
look at sofas.
We landed on this one and then the fun part began for me of sorting through fabrics. The manufacturer was sponsoring 40% off with the store for 0ne week so we jumped on it.
I always bring pieces of my carpet & fabrics from our home to help me choose my fabric. What I like about my new color is I can change the accents with it and bring in another color very easily. I briefly considered that brown fabric but the print was too bold and again dominant.
After many choices I landed on these. The fabrics had to work with our other furnishings because I wasn't changing any of that.
After having such a dominant print on the other sofa I went with more of a plain fabric but chose to add a print with the pillows.
Well she came last Friday and I'm super happy with it! It fits in the room so much better too.
I had the same cording that is on the red paisley pillows added as an accent on the sofa.
We're ready to change the wall color but wanted to see the sofa in the room first. I'm going to lighten it up. I want more contrast with the furniture which I think will also give it a more updated look.
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| Benjamin Moore-Linen Sand 2151-60 |
This new color has the right tones in it to work with our furnishings, but not quite as bold as the Concord Ivory that we have now.
We've painted a sample on the wall to make sure we like it, but haven't painted the whole room yet. It almost looks white, but I assure you it isn't. This also is only one coat and we'll put two on so it will truly reflect the color we've chosen.
I'm so much happier with this sofa.
Now I can't wait to see the room painted and finish that part of my vision!
