Matching Sofa And Chairs?

[DarceyK123]

Do you feel that your lounge furniture (sofas & chairs) should all match? We have had that for years but are moving soon and getting new.

I fancy a nice sofa but chairs in a different colour as there are quite a few jazzy colours out now but MrK thinks it will look silly, but i dont think so.

What are your thoughts?

[Tilly2]

I like things to match and colour co-ordinate.

[jennyjoan]

looked at Chris's link - no no no - I definitely couldn't live with any of the photos

[ladybirder]

Your taste sounds a bit like mine Lottie. I've got antique and modern mixed and love it and get plenty of compliments.

[pat2604]

In 50 years we have spent very little on furniture Ladybirder. We too mix antique, modern, inherited or donated! Even in the kitchen nothing matches. We have invested in new mattresses though and one new bed frame. I am told our house is very welcoming and a proper lived in home. Lived in might mean untidy though!! Our friends ran a skip hire business and never bought anything. I just love their eccentric interesting home.

[pastafreak]

I've also got a mix...modern slip covered sofa and over stuffed armchair, antique dining table, arts and crafts style dresser plus modern storage/shelves. Lots of colour in cushions and throws, oriental rugs over carpet. And plants...too many. But it's all very much ME. When I was younger, we never did matched furniture...we couldn't afford it. Second hand, auction finds gave our homes individuality ...a style I still like.

[pat2604]

I must admit to loving cushions and throws and have quite a collection, all mismatched of course and I love a house full of sentimentalities. I also love pictures, most of them by family members or friends. And dogs and cats, live or ornamental add to what some might call clutter. And loads of books are a must. I think Ladybirder, Pasta and I could lived in complete harmony ;o)