To continue yesterdays post, the second thing to bring home from the furniture store-besides measurements–  is the fabric samples.  It is vitally important to view fabrics in the place where they will eventually live.  Just as it is difficult to judge size in the massiveness of the shop, it is also difficult to accurately assess the color. 

The light in your home is different from the florescent glare of a showroom.  Color is influenced by what surrounds it.  Samples should be viewed near the flooring, paint and other objects in the room.  I have seen furniture that appeared blue in the showroom look green in the home. 

Step back and view the sample.   Has your impression of the color changed?  This can happen with tight, small patterns.   For instance, a fabric with a background of yellow and a pattern of small red checks can appear orange from a distance. 

In the photo above, the neutral swatch on the bottom right appears beige.  It’s actually a weave of green and coral.