This first image is very, very similar to (though a bit smaller than) our friend's living room. They have hardwood floors, exposed beams, white walls, a large window on the far wall, etc. I think this sectional really works here.
I like how sectionals can be used to frame the focal point in the room - in this case, the fireplace and television.
I like how the velvet fabric really ups the "cozy factor" for this sectional.
Here, the sectional helps frame the conversation area.
This Pottery Barn picture is gaining a lot of steam on pinterest. Since I pinned it, it has been repinned 21 times. I added it because of its neutral color. However, the room is too beigy for my taste and in my opinion, needs more contrast.
Love love love this room! Though I just endorsed neutrals ... don't be afraid to go for the color (especially if you have kids). It will hide the dirt. I love this color palette: eggplant with the burnt orange.
So, what sectional camp are you in? Did you like these examples?
I love sectionals if they are clean-lined and tailored. I really like the one in the last photo and the tufted one. Our family loves the sectional in our living room because everyone has a spot :) I think the mistake people often make is buying a giant, floppy, overstuffed sectional with rolled arms and puffy cushions that totally dominates their space. As you pointed out, scale is really important in regards to sectionals. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of sectionals and agree with the comment above - I think they should be clean-lined and tailored (with a lower back!) or else they can just take over! That purple velvet sectional is amazing, and I normally don't like purple OR velvet so it must be something! :)
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When I saw your recent pins, I knew a sectional post was eminent! We have a sectional down in a basement room and it works there. I think in the right space they're great. It's funny, a new client of mine has a sectional and wants a different coffee table (hers is currently rectangular and she feels it's hard to maneuver around and I agree). I've suggested a couple of oval coffee tables but all your inspiration pics have rectangular or square tables or ottomans. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI could absolutely see buying a sectional at some point. I'd love to sit all cozied up on a sectional with my family watching some dumb kid movie together. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the room you love too --- very Ashley Putnam, wouldn't you say? And of course, Sheryl Crow's home in AD gets me every time. It's the Spanish Mediterranean influence with the neutrals and contrast I love so much!
Camille
That first room is absolutely gorgeous! It's funny how I used to be so anti-sectional, but I think stylewise they have come a long way and I now really feel they work so well for some spaces/functions that they cannot be ignored. What I love too is that they're not just for big rooms. The smaller sectionals can be so perfect for providing maximum seating in small spaces, and they're so cozy too!
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