topic Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces in Home

Using Multiple Identical Pieces

wilma — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:33:07 GMT

Do you like to use multiple identical pieces in one room?

Here is a room I found that does just that. What do you think?

I think there are too many identical pieces in the space. This makes the room look too staged and too perfect. There are 2 identical sofas, 2 sets of identical chairs, 2 identical lamps, 2 identical plants in the corners, and identical pillows on the furniture. That's a lot of sameness!
I would definitely remove some of the duplicates, and replace them with different items for more interest.

There is also too much symmetry in this room for me. I'd prefer a more natural flow of furnishings instead of a mirror image of the room on both sides.

I do like the color mix of tan, yellow, green, and white. Love the coffee table and flowers on it.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

DSD2 — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:36:46 GMT

Wilma, I agree with everything you said so eloquently.

I would say "too matchy, matchy". I love the room, the windows, the pale yellow wall color and the green chairs. I like the art work and the mantle has attractive and just the right amount of bric a brac.

If they had only made either the chairs or sofas a different fabric, it would have been perfect.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

Magny — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:41:27 GMT

Pretty colors, but reminds me of a fancy waiting room or hotel lobby!

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

Oznell — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:45:02 GMT

Agree with you, @wilma , that there are a few too many duplicates in the room.

Contributing to the problem is the stiff, rather amateurish angled placement of the two sets of chairs. One set, not angled in that way, would be better. As it is now, it is clumsy and impersonal.

Symmetry is a time-honored way to bring a sense of calm and elegance to a room, but like anything, shouldn't become an obsession, ha.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

chrystaltree — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:50:01 GMT

It looks like a display in a furniture store. Two identical living room sets looks bizarre.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

LindaSal — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:30:03 GMT

Interesting as it's almost like a mirror image. Maybe if the furniture was spread out a bit more it would work better. I do like the chairs by the fireplace but would have them facing the fireplace and maybe have it be a separate sitting area?? I also like the colors, I would never be brave enough to paint my own living room yellow.

ETA Oh yeah and those giant ferns would have to go, LOL!

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

jubilant — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:05:12 GMT

@wilma A cheerful happy room but it looks like someone just moved in and the furniture is not arranged yet! I do like the colors.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

faeriemoon — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:03:24 GMT

There are numerous things to dislike about this room.

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Regal Bee — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:51:20 GMT

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Kachina624 — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 21:00:00 GMT

The exact duplicates make this room a study in monotony. You're immediately challenged to find one thing that doesn't match.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

stevieb — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:52:42 GMT

No thanks. This, to me, is the hallmark of someone afraid to make a choice. A shame because the room is potentially quite a nice one but the only things I'd keep are the wing chairs. I'd not want duplicates of everything and not all in the same bland neutral.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

ALRATIBA — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 21:49:05 GMT

This can't be for real!

Kind of weird looking with all the furniture moved into the middle of the room.

Looks claustrophobic.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

DREAMON — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:33:46 GMT

I think this designer walked in to the store and said.... I will take 2 of everything.

Not for me but the room itself is bright and airy which I like.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:17:21 GMT

I love the windows and even the color of the room.

Was the furniture store having a BOGO if you bought duplicates.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

Trailrun23 — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 02:41:38 GMT

I like symmetry, but this room is too much of a good thing. It has some beautiful pieces, but no real style, just furniture lined up facing each other.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

Nataliesgramma — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:12:29 GMT

I'm a "matchy matchy" person...but that is too much for me...LOL

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shoptilyadropagain — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:21:01 GMT

I like symmetry in a room but this goes overboard.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

ECBG — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:41:18 GMT

Maybe the goal was to create a more formal living room.

A mirror image in a space is formal balance.

The more you lean toward an informal balance- variety in print, furniture and accessories, the more casual the room becomes.

I don't find this room inviting.

Thanks for an interesting picture.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

spiderw — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 17:25:00 GMT

The room on its own is lovely. However, as other posters have commented, too much furniture. I would keep the wing chairs and a couch and omit the green chairs and one couch. also the tall plants would have to go and the coffee table which doesn't fit in for starters/ There is potential here.

Re: Using Multiple Identical Pieces

Catiele — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:51:58 GMT

Parts of this house reminds me of a funeral home. The rest I just don't like.