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The standard approach to buying a sofa is to opt for neutral upholstery and add in color or pattern with smaller (read: less expensive) accessories. A gray sofa piled with gingham throw pillows, a leather love seat in front of floral wallpaper—anchor with a safe solid, sprinkle in the fun sparingly. However, it’s no surprise that Charlotte, of the famed Sex and the City foursome, would take a calculated design risk. In episode four of the HBO Max reboot And Just Like That…, we get a further glimpse into her Park Avenue living room and the unapologetically pink floral sofa that lives there.
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It was love at first sight for set decorator Carol Silverman. Says Sarah Nicholas Williams, founder of Radish Moon: “Carol found my fabric in the John Rosselli showroom and reached out immediately.” Rather than sticking with a traditional tufted three-seater, Silverman chose to cover a slouchier model in Parrot Tulip by the textile brand. The hand-illustrated stripes and buds mirror Charlotte’s bubbly yet always composed personality, don’t you think?
Using a bold print on such a large piece can be daunting, but it’s all about balance and scale. Read on for three tricks for peak print coordination.
A Little Goes a Long Way
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If the look seems like a big leap, take a cue from artist Malene Barnett’s Brooklyn brownstone and only use patterned fabric on the back cushion of the sofa. In colors pulled from the room’s artwork, the element feel like a complement rather than a singular statement.
Leopard Is a Neutral
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For years magazines have preached that animal prints should be considered neutrals, and fashion designer Autumn Adeigbo’s leopard sectional is all the proof you need. By using a grayscale palette, the motif doesn’t overwhelm the room.
One Shade Is All It Takes
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For a subtle twist on the trend, match the room’s paint color to the fabric’s background shade. In Australian designer Sibella Court’s home, a geometric teal love seat stands out just the right amount from the rich green walls.