Me and Mr. B's Profile

Thanks for designer info. Now I have a good place to start!

A few people asked what style I was trying to achieve. I tend to gravitate more toward a traditional look. Since I do live in an 80's condo I do NOTt want to do a true traditional look, which would not be appropriate anyway. I would like something of an updated traditional mixing in some contemporary pieces as well. Does that make sense? Plus I live at the beach so I want something that is comfortable yet elegant. Something that looks classic almost timeless.

mschatelaine - Yes, I saw this interior by Vincent Wolf in a recent magazine. It intrigued me for a couple reasons: (1) it's a condo with a scale that is more reminiscent of my space and (2) the colors were very calming and very simple. Your other examples are great. Thanks. I am going to spend more time looking at those.

Patrick (the other one): What seems obvious now didn't seem so obvious before reading your comment. You are right, the
fact that that camel tends to read a little "peachy" is what was throwing me off. I think I do need to read the sofa a "neutral" rather than a "color".

Distinctive Chesterfields: Oh, I wish I could be that daring! But is sounds sooo fun and hip.

rubygirl: I should do very simple pillows. You are right. The sofa should be the star of the show.

madsarah: A brownish plum is a color I never ever thought about... I will have to check that out also.

Patrick (the other one): Thanks for the tips on how to shop. I generally look at fabrics first and try to back into the larger pieces...no wonder I give myself a headache. I should be looking at the larger pieces first for inspriation.

First of all, I would like to give a HUGE "thank you" to AT for posting my dilemma and to everyone who commented. Your comments are really appreciated.

I inherited this lovely sofa when I married my husband (thank goodness he has good taste!). So along with the new husband came the sofa. I really do like the sofa but I just could never really figure out what to do with it. There are a ton of great comments here. Thank you.

LoriSF- You asked about the floors. The floors as they exist are a vanilla cream colored carpet that will be changed. Although neutral, the carpet is tired and needs to be replaced. I'm hoping to install hardwood floor. I have always thought that this sofa deserves a beautiful area rug underneath it. But since I live in a condo and noise may be an issue (even with proper underlayment) I may do a neutral carpet.

LoriSF- Do you know the source on that print? It looks like shades of greys and golds would work here.

Sooocute- I never thought about looking at this as if it were a pair of boots. What a clever idea. And when you put it that way, the sofa does seem very neutral.

You all have convinced me NOT to slipcover. Thank you. I never really thought that was the way to go. It was a last resort. There are so many great color scheme ideas here and I think I will explore each option. The neutral/grey scheme may be one I might be partial to. I am just finishing my bedroom and did it in shades of gray and cream. I love it. So elegant, so serene. I feel happy in that room. However, blues are something I never, ever thought about. That sounds intriguing too.

Thanks for the ideas everyone....keep 'em coming!

I had to deal with the same thing in my last place.
I wanted a beautiful mirror to hang over the fireplace so I bought one larger than the whole to cover it up. I know, I know...very predictable but it looked great. Then I used the "hole" for random storage.