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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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lilsupersparks · 26/04/2024 18:18

Do it. Of course!
Will be a great test of any new future partner anyway 🤣 we have two pink bathrooms and actually I think a pink sofa would be great for our new snug area 🤔

easylikeasundaymorn · 26/04/2024 18:16

Testina · 26/04/2024 07:34

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

But it’s also a serious point. You were considering not buying something that you want, with your money, for your life… on the basis of kowtowing to a man you haven’t even met?! 😳 Oncs you’re sat on your new sofa, give your head a wobble!

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yep!

Even if the AIBU was "DP won't move in because he hates my sofa" I'd be wary - the sort of man who'd think "wow she's beautiful, funny, clever...the perfect woman for me but I'm not going to let my mates see me sitting on a PINK SOFA...." would be a bit of a red flag in terms of his maturity.

But this relates to a hypothetical man whom you might never meet (I mean I hope you will if it's what you want, but you don't know) whom you're assuming a) will GAF about your sofa colour and b) to the extent it will affect your relationship? There's a difference between 'considering the future' and massively overthinking!

anyonesellinganark · 26/04/2024 18:05

I have the arm chair and footstool that matches that sofa, it's so comfortable. And for the PP that said they can't have velvet because they have animals, it is easier to get the dog hair and dirt off than a fabric sofa. It seems to just brush off

Startingagainandagain · 26/04/2024 18:00

It sounds fabulous and get some colourful cushions as well to go with it!

Enjoy your new home and don't hesitate to create the decor you have always wanted :).

steppemum · 26/04/2024 17:41

YeahComeOnThen · 26/04/2024 16:20

I have a tiny wee Chinese hanging padded ornament a friend brought me back from China. I love the colour (specific shade of pink) I've bought a box picture frame to display it in, which my friend thinks is hilarious as it cost many multiples (despite being just a cheap frame) (her gift was from a multi pack of them in different colours!!)... but you've inspired me to try to colour match it & get some sofas!!

I love this.
One treasured thing becomes the inspiration for a whole room.
To me that is the best of design!

Excited101 · 26/04/2024 17:30

Oh! And my sofa is bright yellow velvet, it’s beautiful!

Excited101 · 26/04/2024 17:29

I got beautiful pearlescent wine glasses in gorgeous colours when ex DP left me… because ‘plain wine glasses as classic and easy to replace’ was all we’d had at home.

get the sofa!!

ReadtheReviews · 26/04/2024 17:24

You're thinking about not buying something based on a theoretical other person's opinion?!! Fuck no. Live for yourself!

mathanxiety · 26/04/2024 16:40

@EmpressoftheMundane

That third sofa is to die for.

mathanxiety · 26/04/2024 16:35

MojoMoon · 25/04/2024 22:54

The right forever man will not be a man who criticizes your own choice in sofas in your own house.

Get it.

This!

Buy the sofa!

It will be the perfect method of sorting the sheep from the goats.

YeahComeOnThen · 26/04/2024 16:20

I have a tiny wee Chinese hanging padded ornament a friend brought me back from China. I love the colour (specific shade of pink) I've bought a box picture frame to display it in, which my friend thinks is hilarious as it cost many multiples (despite being just a cheap frame) (her gift was from a multi pack of them in different colours!!)... but you've inspired me to try to colour match it & get some sofas!!

IncessantNameChanger · 26/04/2024 16:02

I have a Victorian vintage style baby pink velvet sofa. I absolutely love it

DramaAlpaca · 26/04/2024 15:57

If you haven't bought it by now, OP, I'm going to be very disappointed in you.

PiggieWig · 26/04/2024 15:49

Do it! If any fella objects to your sofa, he’s not the man for you.

Haydenn · 26/04/2024 15:48

BUY IT

ap1999 · 26/04/2024 15:46

We have matching lime green corduroy. Sounds hideous looks fabulous. The kids and I saw it when I was separating from DH and immediately knew .. still make me smile 5 years later .. and so comfy .

I have my eye on the pink one .. 👀

steppemum · 26/04/2024 15:46

hilariousnamehere · 26/04/2024 01:03

YES. My one new purchase after renovating my house (which took all my savings and then some) was a ridiculous, wonderful patchwork velvet sofa and it literally makes me smile every time I walk into my living room! Totally worth it! And excited to see yours when it's in!

Terrible pic of mine attached!

This is the most wonderful joyful sofa I have ever seen, and now I want it
😁

peachescariad · 26/04/2024 15:36

Yes! I have a Cadbury purple, velvet sofa- 'tis a thing of beauty and everyone comments on it. It's my sofa and sitting on it is by invite only 😂

CaptainMyCaptain · 26/04/2024 15:32

Definitely buy it!

BamberGirl · 26/04/2024 15:29

YES!!
I have two teen boys and did…it looks awesome. It lives in the Xbox room…I tell
them
its a reminder that’s it’s MY room 😂

DameSylvieKrin · 26/04/2024 15:23

I left an abusive relationship with a man and bought a flat alone, which I decorated entirely to my fairly feminine tastes. It also crossed my mind whether a man would want to live there while I was decorating. I did get married very shortly afterwards and still very happy years later, and my wife loves the decor.

Bignanna · 26/04/2024 15:12

Proseccodreams · 25/04/2024 22:57

This is the one DFS!
I will post again when I get it !

It’s a lovely colour- I’d say it was berry pink, not bright pink like Barbie, so should appeal to anyone , not that it matters what anyone else thinks, only you!

jimbort · 26/04/2024 15:09

Yes!

cheeseandketchupsandwich · 26/04/2024 14:19

If you meet your 'forever man' after buying this sofa and he's put off you because of the colour, HE'S NOT YOUR FOREVER MAN!

Buy the sofa and please yourself.

Enjoy and be happy x

PizzaPowder · 26/04/2024 14:13

Buy the pink sofa! When i split from my ex and bought my own flat it looked slightly bonkers but it was mine and it was exactly what i wanted.

Go for it!

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