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Should I buy a bright pink velvet sofa

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Proseccodreams · 25/04/2024 22:45

Hi
I’ve been divorced two years out of a pretty abusive relationship and finally got my own home again. Hooray! I have seen a beautiful bright pink velvet sofa but don’t know if I should buy it! I do want to meet my forever man so is it foolish buying such a girly colour? Maybe I should just go for another bright colour that isn’t pink
Am I massively overthinking this?!

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DinoFlintstone · 03/05/2024 12:28

OP, when I was widowed quite young, I took solace in painting everything a fresh colour and re-arranging rooms… the painting was so cathartic, and I really enjoyed making the home as I fancied it.

I ended up with what could be thought of as quite a girly living room - but I loved it! So go for it!

I wish you all the best going forward, and you’ll love your new space! 💐

DinoFlintstone · 03/05/2024 12:22

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 25/04/2024 23:09

I can’t have a velvet sofa (we have dogs and a cat and I have an enormous arse, and a velvet sofa would be trashed in an instant), and even if I could, I think I’d struggle to persuade dh to get a bright pink one - so you need to get one so I can live vicariously through you, @Proseccodreams.

Love your post, made me smile! 😁

And I’m def Team 🩷 Sofa!

Dildals123 · 03/05/2024 12:17

I’ve been divorced three years and absolutely bought the pink velvet sofa (and matching love seat). I also bought pink linen bed sheets.

my ex-husband said ‘no man will want to sleep in that bed’.

I mean, seriously, that is about my LAST concern.

And, I am pleased to report, men seem to have no issue with the pink sofa or the bed!

DeborahDee123 · 03/05/2024 01:02

Speaking from experience (recently divorced from a very controlling husband who absolutely refused to let me paint one wall pink!) I now have a pink and green living room. Everyone who comes to my house compliments the room and my new BF loves it too. It’s your home and should be a reflection of who you are. Buy the sofa!!! And enjoy being able to make choices that make you happy xxx

TealPoet · 01/05/2024 23:40

I hope you’ve bought it, and will be very glad to hear when it arrives! I hope you love it :)

Sandrine1982 · 01/05/2024 22:51

BUY THE SOFA! And stop worrying about what men will think ;-)

Meeeerkat · 01/05/2024 21:31

OP I pretty much did the exact same thing in pretty much the exact same scenario except I got the Darcy instead 😊 had it over a year now and still love it!

Should I buy a bright pink velvet sofa
steelingmyself · 01/05/2024 21:26

Absolutely.

And then do more things you love.

moretractorsplease · 01/05/2024 21:14

Yes! Buy it!
It will bring you joy.

JosaJoJo · 01/05/2024 20:59

I'm having a pink kitchen!

CrushingOnRubies · 01/05/2024 20:54

Just see the picture! It looks really comfy buy the sofa!!

CrushingOnRubies · 01/05/2024 20:53

I love the sound of bright pink sofa. Sounds very glamorous and gorgeous. However is it comfy.

You won't feel nearly as glamorous sitting on it if it's like sitting on nails

Coffeeismyfriend1 · 01/05/2024 20:51

My parents bedroom is bright pink, paint colour chosen and decorated by . . . My Dad! Pink is his fav colour 🤣

flyinghen · 01/05/2024 20:41

TheCultureHusks · 25/04/2024 23:23

Anyway OP, if you do find the perfect man and he hates the sofa, you can just get a nice throw!

once you’ve put it over his head, he won’t be able to even see the sofa.

Hahahaha 😂

OP definitely get the sofa!

WonderfulSkye · 01/05/2024 17:09

When I met my husband my lounge/kitchen/dining area was pink, my bathroom was lilac, my bedroom was pink and blue floral flouncy wallpaper. I can assure you he didn’t care….. we’ve been married 30 years!

Buy the pink sofa!!!

Londontown12 · 01/05/2024 14:18

KreedKafer · 25/04/2024 22:52

BUY.
THE.
SOFA.

This ⬆️ 💯

OldMrsM · 01/05/2024 12:27

My new gold sofa (we're still refurbishing so the room around it is a mess 😆). It's a self-assembly sofa from Nabru (because we live in a flat and it's very difficult getting furniture upstairs). It's a bold colour (photos don't do it justice) but I think it's very nice. However when I ordered it I sort of forgot that the dog comes back from walks wet and filthy and immediately jumps up on the sofa, which is why we needed a new sofa in the first place, so take a peek before I put the throws back on! Life is too short to be surrounded by greige IMHO 🙂

Should I buy a bright pink velvet sofa
Elaina87 · 01/05/2024 12:23

Come on... Don't do anything for a man! Especially one that doesn't yet exist! Get what you want for YOUR home. If Mr Right comes along he will either the on board with the pink sofa, or if not maybe you will agree to get a different one at some point.

dragonscannotswim · 01/05/2024 11:59

Yes. Yes. Without hesitation!

Brawcolli · 01/05/2024 11:46

RogueFemale · 25/04/2024 23:17

No. Sofas are expensive and you will regret it soon if you a bright pink one.

Why would she regret it soon, when she clearly
really likes it? Weird mindset

Cookiecoop · 01/05/2024 11:16

Do it do it do it!

when I went to university (years ago now) I decided everything on my room would be pink. I had so many people try to put me off but I loved it. Now I’m in my own house with my partner and children and I often miss my cosy pink room!

BondStreet · 01/05/2024 10:23

Do it OP, it sounds fabulous!

Chocolateorange11 · 01/05/2024 10:22

Live for now, if it’s gona bring you joy go for it!

Startingagainandagain · 01/05/2024 09:27

To add to a previous comment I got a pink, velvet vintage ottoman on Freegle over the weekend.

Probably not everyone's cup of tea but I can't help but smile every time I look at it.

Tanyahawkes · 01/05/2024 08:52

Proseccodreams · 25/04/2024 22:45

Hi
I’ve been divorced two years out of a pretty abusive relationship and finally got my own home again. Hooray! I have seen a beautiful bright pink velvet sofa but don’t know if I should buy it! I do want to meet my forever man so is it foolish buying such a girly colour? Maybe I should just go for another bright colour that isn’t pink
Am I massively overthinking this?!

I’m so sorry to hear you were through that, I’m so glad you got away. Please don’t overthink this, but the sofa you love, you deserve to treat yourself to something just for you. If one day someone comes along then you can choose a new sofa together, or maybe he will be so perfect for you he will love the pink sofa

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