Should you use a floral couch with an off white covered loveseat or vice a versa?

Question

Referring to a living room setting with mix of new traditional/cottage type.

Answer 1

you could do either or.  i think it will look good either way.  mix and match is great, it gives your room style and variety, personality.  i would do the couch floral - will seen less dirty after  use, and off white love seat if you use it less than the couch.  off white is rough, because it dirties quickly, but very elegant choice.  here is some food for thought links

Answer 2

Absolutely, it will work with the different patterns it will add interest to the room. Like the above poster wrote incorporate some stripes, or for an even more cottagy feel put in a plaid with the same colors in the floral sofa. The best way to see if the room patterns, textures and colors work together is to collect swatches and paint samples of all of the colors but them together and squint your eyes. If it flows you will know.

here is an example of a room with the solid/floral/plaid mix:

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/designers_portf...

Answer 3

You could do this - they sofa styles should be similar and  I would suggest that you bring the two together with coordinating throw pillows, perhaps some in stripes and some solids.