The Store and I Have Entered the Blogosphere!
This is a new venture for me. Many stores are starting a blog to tell you about them and the services they offer. Our blog will be about the store, but it will also offer decorating and color tips and anything else our customers would like to see information on. I used to teach classes through community ed, so I guess this will be an extention of that, but in cyber space!
Recently, a customer asked if it was appropriate to put a different color leather sofa with two leather chairs she already owned. It is appropriate, but I gave her a few ideas to make the whole process easier. There are always lots of questions to ask before you start any re-decorating process. The existing chairs are a rusty red color. My first question was, "What color are the walls and flooring?" What style are the chairs? Are they traditional or contemporary or are they transitional? Transitional is a style that is somewhere between the two.
I told her that I thought it would be a good idea to pair fabric pillows and an area rug with the leather pieces. A fabric print will help pull all the colors together, suggest a style and soften the look of all that smooth leather. A fabric ottoman might also be a good idea. Once she chooses a fabric print that appeals to her, she can use it as a guide. The colors in the fabric will give her an idea of what color of leather to choose for the sofa. If she chooses a print with complimentary colors from the color wheel, the sofa could be a sage green or navy blue. If she chooses a print with colors that are related on the color wheel, the sofa might be a tan, brown or mustard color.
She can pull colors and patterns from the fabric and leather for the area rug and think of it as art work for the floor! Before you ask, yes, you can put an area rug over carpet. She should use the print on accent pillows on the sofa and chairs. If she chooses to do and ottoman, she can either use the same fabric or pull in another compatible print in similar colors for the ottoman.
It's really much easier than anyone thinks and it really is fun! Don't be afraid to try and if you're not sure, come into the store and talk to
me. I would really love to help you. This is my passion and I really do enjoy what I do!
This is a new venture for me. Many stores are starting a blog to tell you about them and the services they offer. Our blog will be about the store, but it will also offer decorating and color tips and anything else our customers would like to see information on. I used to teach classes through community ed, so I guess this will be an extention of that, but in cyber space!
Recently, a customer asked if it was appropriate to put a different color leather sofa with two leather chairs she already owned. It is appropriate, but I gave her a few ideas to make the whole process easier. There are always lots of questions to ask before you start any re-decorating process. The existing chairs are a rusty red color. My first question was, "What color are the walls and flooring?" What style are the chairs? Are they traditional or contemporary or are they transitional? Transitional is a style that is somewhere between the two.
I told her that I thought it would be a good idea to pair fabric pillows and an area rug with the leather pieces. A fabric print will help pull all the colors together, suggest a style and soften the look of all that smooth leather. A fabric ottoman might also be a good idea. Once she chooses a fabric print that appeals to her, she can use it as a guide. The colors in the fabric will give her an idea of what color of leather to choose for the sofa. If she chooses a print with complimentary colors from the color wheel, the sofa could be a sage green or navy blue. If she chooses a print with colors that are related on the color wheel, the sofa might be a tan, brown or mustard color.
She can pull colors and patterns from the fabric and leather for the area rug and think of it as art work for the floor! Before you ask, yes, you can put an area rug over carpet. She should use the print on accent pillows on the sofa and chairs. If she chooses to do and ottoman, she can either use the same fabric or pull in another compatible print in similar colors for the ottoman.
It's really much easier than anyone thinks and it really is fun! Don't be afraid to try and if you're not sure, come into the store and talk to
me. I would really love to help you. This is my passion and I really do enjoy what I do!
Thanks for the tips. We are working with a matching leather sofa and recliner. I enjoyed our appointment last Thursday and looking forward to seeing the new womens accessories closet.
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