Need help with Scandi style furniture/colour scheme for living room
I'll soon be moving into a small, recently renovated 19th century cottage. My preferred style is a mix of Scandinavian/Eclectic/Industrial.
I haven't bought any furniture for the living room yet, save for a 1950s armchair. I had this reupholstered in "tan leather" (my original request) yet the end result - whilst well done - is more of a terracotta/rust colour.
I also don't know what sofa to go for. I had a lovely &tradition wood framed sofa in mind (picture attached). But I'm still not 100% sure whether this will "work".
I'm not sure how to proceed on anything else. I can't seem to settle on a colour scheme - much less a rug, cushions, throws or pendant light - and would like to work in a limited no. of patterns and colours.
I've attached:
- One pic of the living room (now completely empty; this furniture was only there during the house sale);
- One pic of my reupholstered chair
- The sofa I was considering buying
Any suggestions/ideas would be MUCH appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Comments (6)
PROUser
7 years agoI think the sofa is a little flimsy looking and also the woods don't match. I'd go for somethiing with a bit more substance to it also. You can still have a wood surround, but better built and more comfortable looking. The one you've chosen looks terrible uncomfortable, bolt upright and not good for loungeing. Maybe something with a more sloped back.
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PROAnna Siodelska
7 years agoHi, the space looks fantastic with those wooden stairs and rustic beams. I agree with the comment above about the sofa- would look and feel more comfy if you went for fully upholstered one. I think you could play with whites, greys, black and wood colours and chose one more to add: yellow, blue or even red/pink to fit your chair in.
Whitewashed clay pots with green plants would add a lot of warmth as well:
I am making oversized wooden clocks that could infuse your cottage with even more character, few examples and link to my website below:
Anna
PROCatherine White Interiors
7 years agoHi Rachel! I really like the sofa you have chosen, but another great alternative is an Ercol Daybed! You can get them made new in the factory, or there are several others on Ebay.. you can then re-upholster all the bits and cushions to suit your colour scheme. Even throw a complimentary pillow onto the leather chair to make it all sit together? And the plus side... the sofa sleeps a single occasional guest. Also this piece of furniture will hold it's value more as it's collectable, and you can add to the collection with side tables etc... British favourite with a Scandi feel.
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