Curated Finds for Nadia | Refining the Seating Balance

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Hello Nadia,

Inspired by your brief, I’ve curated a selection of timeless options that pull from the existing materials and tones in your living room. Your brown sofa acts as an anchor, and the aim here is to echo the colours already present by drawing from the artwork and cushions. I’ve introduced options in warm orange and soft yellow velvets, which complement the pink accent chair beautifully while adding warmth and depth to the palette.

For this space, I would lean towards chairs with wooden legs. This helps balance the visual weight, the frame feels lighter while still allowing the upholstery to bring depth through colour. It also echoes the warm wood accents already in the room, helping everything feel more connected.

Westwing Collection

Lounge Chair Mikkel

This option creates a beautiful balance, pulling the orange tones across the room and allowing the eye to move more seamlessly through the space. If you have a cat, opting for wooden arms is also a practical choice, as it helps avoid potential scratching on upholstered areas.

Loaf

Squishbag Accent Chair in Velvet - Honey Pot - Yellow with Dark Oak Wood

This is the strongest option for introducing a softer, more refined colour. The warm yellow works particularly well with the existing wood tones, warm metals, and both the brown sofa and pink accent chair. The silhouette sits comfortably within the space, making it a subtle yet confident statement.

daals

Brompton Sculptural Armchair in Rust Velvet

A beautiful option if you’d like to introduce something slightly more contemporary. The sculptural form contrasts nicely with the existing furniture, adding visual interest while still complementing the patterned rug and overall scheme.

It is slightly larger in scale, so it will have more presence in the corner, but I would recommend reviewing the customer images in the reviews to get a better sense of how it sits in a space.

Miaad is one of the stylists for Design Lab, Livingetc’s personalized design service. Guided by an instinct for craftsmanship and the beauty of lived-in spaces, she brings a refined balance of creative vision and commercial understanding. Her career, shaped between New York and London, spans luxury interiors and retail furniture design, from creating immersive environments for global brands such as Ferrari and Montblanc to guiding discerning clients through high-end projects at DWR and Restoration Hardware. With a sharp eye for detail and deep knowledge of UK and US furniture brands, Miaad believes great design begins with empathy and intention. She creates spaces that balance aesthetic clarity with everyday life, where individuality feels effortless and beauty feels personal.