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?

[Canary42]

I agree with you - go for it.

[jennyjoan]

I have always matching - but loads of friends have been having non-matching furniture for years now. It suits them.

I actually have a friend who has ordered new furniture for her holiday home in Donegal and it is going to be non-matching - so it must be all the go.

[Barsel]

It's all down to personal taste.
I've always had brown or black leather matching sofa and chairs, but my daughter has a sofa and chairs in a different style and colour from each other.
Her living room is full of different colours and styles.

[Mamyalynne]

Have a change and make a statement, some of the colours and styles now for chairs are stunning.

[DarceyK123]

Yes, I've seen some really lovely 'statement' chairs, am really keen to go for it.

[Buenchico]

You've almost answered your own question by referring to 'a sofa and chairs', rather than to 'a suite'.

Somewhat self-evidently, a suite of furniture should clearly be matching but if you're buying a sofa and chairs then there's absolutely no reason as to why they should have to match.

Go for it!
https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/how-to-max-out-on-mix-and-match-seating-stsetivw-vs~46296963

[pastafreak]

I've never, ever matched anything. I just have things I like.

[Barsel]

Pasta, I'm the complete opposite, everything has to be matching.

[chanel5]

I'm into non-matching in recent years. I also now go for colours when choosing living room furniture, after years of having neutral shades like brown and beige.
And - just to go a step further - the two windows in my living room (one at the front and one at the side) now have non-matching curtains.
It all makes life more interesting.

[rowanwitch]

Non matching is the thing now, but linked with cushions in the opposing colours of patterns, they need to be either shades of a colour or equal in gone if you are nervous. For example a mid tone grey plaid would work with a mid-tone plain, or light and dark grey. A deep tone shade works best with either other deep tones or a lighter shade of the same colour. If you are braver and like it then go and with flashing or contrasting colours. My current scheme is grey, gold and claret. Scary but it works it's a matter of balancing the colours and tones

[rowanwitch]

Not flashing. Clashing!!!!!!!

[bednobs]

non of my living room furniture mtches. I have a 15 year old 2 seater, a second hand recliner and a newish stressless chair - all different styles

[bednobs]

mond you, mine isnt because of "styling" i just hate spending money!

[andres]

I've never had all matching furniture. what's wrong with showing some individuality. Never could understand why people want to have the same decor and furniture as their neighbours. Modern shoe box houses are boring enough without looking like mini Ikeas or furniture showrooms.

[burlyshirley]

My armchair and sofa don't match and I think they look really nice and I like different coloured and patterned cushions on them as well. Years ago, I always had matching, but not any more.

[Redhelen72]

Always had mismatched but in our new home I am going to use a chesterfield sofa that I have had for 15 years but it’s only been sat on a dozen times, now my beloved wants a chair to match!

[AuntPG]

The matching 'three piece suite' is really out of fashioned now, as is the corner sofas of the 1980's. As others have said, keep a theme or colour scheme but mix and match soft furnishings on sofas and chairs.

[jennyjoan]

AuntPG - well huh huh I;m oul fashioned cos my suite matches LOL.

It must be my nature that when I do go into friends with the mix matching chairs I can't relate to them so - they same out of place somehow.

However what makes me like their houses if they would put the bloody heat on. Jesus some of their houses are like fridges and I can't wait to get home to my beautiful warm home. LOL

[pat2604]

I love mixed up non matching furniture! It shows personality. Go ahead JJ. Our home is a mismatch of stuff and we get loads of compliments!

[pat2604]

Sorry. I should have said Darcey, not JJA.a