Composing lounge furniture with black base bases and silver upholstery
Begin by deciding what the contrast between black and silver should contribute to the room. It might establish the seating as a distinct group, connect with existing black details, or provide a consistent relationship across an otherwise varied interior. Choose the main purpose before introducing additional colors. Compare the actual silver upholstery against the black bases and the surrounding room at the same time. This helps distinguish contrast within the furniture from contrast against its background. Both affect the composition, but they may need different decisions to achieve the intended balance throughout the lounge area.
Read the bases against the floor
When reviewing lounge furniture with black base bases and silver upholstery, assess the floor relationship early. Against a visually similar floor, the bases may be less distinct; against a different background, their outlines may receive more emphasis. Decide which effect suits the space and confirm it from normal viewing positions. Do not judge the base only from a close front view. Side views and approaches from adjoining rooms can reveal a different proportion of black beneath the upholstery. These views are particularly useful when several seats form a visible group.

