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What should I get to go with this sofa?

18 replies

wendybird77 · 30/01/2013 14:55

I am planning to buy this sofa. I currently have a 3 seater sofa and a two seater sofa set up in a corner configuration. So what do I get to go with it? Ideally I'd get two sofas, but will it be utterly naff to get two of the same 'vintage' sofas? Armchairs? If so, which ones? Has to be something that is sturdy and reasonably easy to keep clean (linen is out - would be wrecked in an hour). I'm also planning on this rug. Walls are off white with dark lead trim - sort of 'modern vintage farmhouse' is the look I'm going for.

Any ideas??

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wendybird77 · 31/01/2013 07:30

Hopeful bump? No budding designers here?

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middleagedspread · 31/01/2013 08:51

Sorry, no help, but lovely sofa. Gorgeous things on that site too.

MrsApplepants · 31/01/2013 10:07

No help, but I love that sofa!!

wendybird77 · 31/01/2013 17:46

Yes, I love it too! Unfortunately it won't suffice on its own and needs seating friends. Do I just get two or is it too match-y? Fireside chairs? What style? I've looked for photos on pinterest and houzz, but leather sofas always seem to photographed on their own. Gah!

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soaccidentprone · 31/01/2013 17:55

something like this?

wendybird77 · 31/01/2013 19:35

That is lovely, but looks like it only fits 1 and a child, but I see they have armchairs too! And it is on sale! Thank you.

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middleagedspread · 31/01/2013 20:43

Would it be a crime to have 2 gorgeous vintage sofas?
Surely you won't find one as lovely & whatever you chose will be the poor relation.
Get 2 & enjoy.

MortifiedAdams · 31/01/2013 20:49

Either get two the same or a giant armchair in a red crushed velvet. A bit like this or this if youd rather have something for two.

jaynebxl · 31/01/2013 22:34

You could get a 3 seawater and a 2 sweater according to that site.

jaynebxl · 31/01/2013 22:35

Argh where's the edit button?! Both seawater and sweater should read seater ... Blinking predictive text!

wendybird77 · 01/02/2013 08:55

Thanks all! Great to have other views on the naffness (or not) of getting two of the same. Think I will get two and maybe a chair for the other side of the fire.

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xabiuol · 01/02/2013 09:23

I know what you mean about the matching thing wendybird. In my childhood (70s and 80s) every thing matched. Wall paper with duvets, 3 piece suits with curtains etc. I am now very match adverse. I love the sofa but would probably avoid two the same. Although if I came round to your house and you had two the same I probably wouldn't think you were naff either! I like these "complimentary chairs"

soaccidentprone · 01/02/2013 14:20

yes, think you should get a 3 sweater and a 2 sweater, and a chair if you have the room. something a bit more colourful or patterned.

I also like these cushions to soften the sofas

soaccidentprone · 01/02/2013 14:21

offs - stupid autocorrectBlush

sofas not sweaters

soaccidentprone · 01/02/2013 14:22

seater not sofa or sweater

FlatCapAndAWhippet · 02/02/2013 07:32

I'm just about to place my order for two of these sofas Blush Grin

FlatCapAndAWhippet · 02/02/2013 08:38

Spent the last hour re measuring and changing things round, going for "our" new leather sofa in a 3 seater and a totally different one off chair from a lovely local independant furniture shop now instead of 2 x matching sofas.

Thank you wendy Smile

NotGoodNotBad · 02/02/2013 10:02

Think I'd mix it up a bit. From the same site, what about
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this

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