Two wrongs don't make a right, but we're willing to reconsider especially after seeing this pairing of patterns in Australia's Vogue Living. Thanks to the similarities of the pattern on both the sofa and the rug, this combination appears to be working together rather than clashing. Also doesn't hurt that the texture and color are luxurious and muted either...










Normally I'm really nice with my comments, but this time, I have to say...barf.
view tara1979's profile
well, you're right that it's not openly clashing, but...i still don't think it's so good. you'd expect all that texture to produce richness, but instead it just looks flat. and a little annoying.
no?
view sniplet's profile
I like those colors together a lot. The thing that is really bothering me with this picture is the fact that the lampshade is way too high, you can see the base for the harp.
view ohdear's profile
Do not want.
view Monica's profile
Someone took the word I was going to use - barf. It's because the patterns are so similar and the colors are not similar, except for the lightness that makes this not work. A differently patterned rug in a darker blue would look ok. This looks like someone got dressed in the dark.
view K T G's profile
eh, not crazy about this look.
view suzy8track's profile
It's a good idea in theory, but only if the sofa had a more modern print, like the carpet does. The velvety-looking sofa with the floral print just screams "grandma's house" to me. I do like the colors together!
view kgenesius's profile
What is she wearing?
view Joan A.'s profile
erm ⦠no thank you.
view maike's profile
oops! that was supposed to be ... no thank you.
(sorry)
view maike's profile
I'm sorry but that looks awful
view sdnyc's profile
I think the dress clashes.
view Daniel Poitiers's profile
This was in Vogue???
view labchick's profile
I agree that the lampshade is waaay tooo high...
..and I'm not too keen on the sofa fabric either - looks a bit "80's Levitz velour" to me.
view bepsf's profile
i like it because you all hate it. (;
view madamelai's profile
patterns aside, this place looks awkward. i want to go there now, pull the rug closer to the sofa and get a coffee table in there! and then change the proportions of every item in that room.
and that lady... what is that, a long sleeve t-shirt under a dress, belted. it makes sense that she lives here.
view Bobbycat5's profile
Is she dressed like a reverse Snow White for a reason? The combo isn't my taste.
view Palmetto's profile
Actually the dress seems "ABBA" inspired when you think about it...
view Daniel Poitiers's profile
the idea is nice but must not be executed by a novice!
view *heather leaf*'s profile
Since when are we supposed to worry about patterned rugs clashing with patterns elsewhere in the room? Patterned oriental rugs have often been matched with chintz or other patterns, with no worries about "clashing."
view MamaChilanga's profile