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Blue or grey chair

5 years ago

Hello! Not a big problem- but need help! Got 2 chairs from Article to see which color I like best. Can not decide between them! Couch is grey, and we have another chair from West Elm on its way (black and white as seen below). Rug should not factor in, as new one on the way...

Do you like the blue or grey velvet chair? Thanks!

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Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design

5 years ago

Blue.

The two mismatched greys would bother me personally.

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K Laurence
5 years ago
Blue
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tartanmeup
5 years ago
Third vote for blue.
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skru33
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for your feedback. I like the blue too (the grey as well- hence the poll). Just worried blue is trendy...
girlnamedgalez8a
5 years ago
Blue
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Alison
5 years ago
Blue
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Linda Brooks
5 years ago
blue
woodteam5
5 years ago
I like the blue one too
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Nanke Signature Group
5 years ago
Beautiful furnishings thus far!

The blue is a nice pop of color and will work well with your West Elm chair. When you get to accessorizing, you may want to add an accent or two of that deep blue upon your sofa as well as the mantel for an additional cohesive element.

Best of luck with your project!
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V K
5 years ago
Blue, too! Not too trendy, I don't think. Agree Nanke Signature Group - a few pops of that color would look great. LOVE your fireplace! What a great space!
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User
5 years ago
Blue one or another color entirely. Would have to see entire space first
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skru33
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks very much for your help everyone. Blue for the win!
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Door Corner
5 years ago
Yes, we vote blue too! Adds a nice pop to the room!
nasmijati
5 years ago
Blue.
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Meyer Design
5 years ago
Blue!!! It is fun and brings some color to the room!
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HomeDecorAZ
5 years ago
Blue all the way! It's a nice accent that has staying power.
houssaon
5 years ago
Blue. It is such a rich shade!
Shredder
5 years ago
Blues are all the rage right now.
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Home Design Architects
5 years ago
It depends what you want to go for. The grey one is def a more modern and casual take. The blue one is a more "mature" looking chair, also looks more comfortable.
Cheryl Hannebauer
5 years ago
blue would be my choice also...
ela639
5 years ago
blue
juliA
5 years ago
blue
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Norwood Architects
5 years ago
My vote is for the blue chairs. They provide some good relief from the gray sofa and the mostly gray fireplace.
Elaine Ricci
5 years ago
I vote blue, too!
Roul Rool
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last modified: last year
Womb chair history Tbh, I'm a great fan of womb chairs, and a few days ago, I found an interesting article describing the story of creating a womb chair. Here it is https://retrofurniture.org/womb-chair/. I'm a Product designer, and actually, such stories are of great value to me because they reveal the way the designer was thinking while creating this product. Anyway, for those folks who love furniture, this article is a must for you. I hope you'll like it. Share your thoughts on it. Waiting for your replies.

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