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A solution that's often employed to update sofas like these is to balance the feminine lines with a masculine upholstery. Perhaps a menswear-inspired tone-on-tone pinstripe in teal/navy or charcoal/slate would work? You could paint the frame in a contrasting color (light frame/dark upholstery or vice versa) to give it a tailored look and keep it fresh with vibrant throw pillows.

That frame is so beautiful, It's unlike what I tend to be drawn to... but I would love to see it in a textured canvas like neutral, the contrast of the light fabric with the dark frame would be really great. Then you could do great pillows and a bold wall color, like a deep plum. I love the idea of a bold modern fabric with the sofa, but I think you'll look at it in a couple years and wish you didn't do it. I am so jealous, that sofa is sweet!

oh, please don't paint the frame! I say that you should definitely go bold. I especially like the idea of a bright blue or teal.

I also think a bold pattern would look good at first, but you'd get rapidmy fed up with it. The frame is sufficently ornamental in itself, a simple colored fabric would make it stand out. You can always place pillows and throws to change the mood. I personally think it would be gorgeous in white.

Pink or Coral Velvet with White vinyl welts and buttons for the tufting - rather than the channels on the wings, I'd have the entire back button tufted.

Mohair! Pretty please! Mohair!

Color? Umm burnt orange or cobalt blue.

turquoise Ultrasuede