Q. I’m moving into a new apartment, and have decided to get all new furniture. I really like what I see on Home Reserve, especially the leather gallery! I am very interested in a Laney Sofa in the Lapaz Saddle color. I also am looking to get an accent Chair & 1/2, but do not know a good fabric to accent the sofa. The color scheme of the apartment is chocolate brown and sky blue. Can you recommend a good fabric or combination that will make this new apartment look great? I appreciate any help you can give me!

A. There’s nothing like a new place to live, Geoff, and the chance to redefine your style! We’re glad to hear that you like what you see in the leather gallery. The lapaz fabrics create a smooth classy atmosphere that can be complimented with traditional or modern accents. You’ve chosen a very popular color scheme. Brown and blue are beautiful together because they are the perfect combination of warm and cool as you can see in these photos.

There are so many different ways to do brown and blue, and you can make this scheme your own with the particular shades of blue you choose. Here are some options:

For a graphic, head-turning look, uyse Hyatt Blue on your chair & 1/2, and accent both your sofa and chair with throw pillows in Sanoma Seaspray.

For a modern, masculine look, use Pulse seaspray (a richly textured fabric) on your Chair & 1/2 and accent both sofa and chair with throw pillows in Grant Spa.

 For a traditional look, with strong solid tones, use Hyatt Denim on your Chair & 1/2 and accent both sofa and chair with throw pillows in Marcie Harbor.

Enjoy Decorating!