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Oxford Blue & Persimmon: A Hearth Salon

Oxford-blue plaster, persimmon velvet, ocean-grey marble and fluted walnut shape a polished hearth room with a practical conversation plan.

Oxford-blue living room with an ivory roll-arm sofa, persimmon velvet chair, ocean-grey marble table, fluted-walnut hearth and warmly lit shelves.

Written and edited by Christina HinesPublished October 7, 2026Last reviewed October 7, 2026Editorial standards

Oxford-blue mineral plaster gives this salon a deep, tailored envelope, while an ivory roll-arm sofa and two compact bouclé chairs keep the seating field light. A persimmon velvet chair holds the warm accent beside a fluted-walnut hearth, and a square ocean-grey marble table gives every seat a useful center. Concealed bookcase light extends the architecture after sunset without asking the fireplace to provide the room's only mood.

Oxford-blue plasterPersimmon velvetOcean-grey marbleIvory wool

A starting palette, not exact paint or fabric matches. View samples in your own light.

The design notes

What makes this room work.

Draw two paths around the conversation group

Tape the sofa, four chair positions and coffee table at full size, then walk from the entry to both the window and hearth. Keep the busiest route outside the rug instead of threading it between seats. Angle the persimmon chair toward the group only after its swivel or pull-back space clears the adjacent side table.

Use one warm note against the blue envelope

Let Oxford blue cover the broad wall field and persimmon occupy one concentrated upholstered shape. Repeat the warm note only in flowers, a small cushion or a book spine. Ivory wool and oatmeal bouclé provide visual pauses, while walnut and bronze bridge the cool wall and warm chair without introducing another color family.

Treat the marble table as a real circulation object

A square stone table needs equal attention at every corner. Mock up its full footprint and soften the seating angles so knees and walking paths do not meet a sharp edge. Confirm weight, floor protection and delivery turns, then keep drinks on coasters and follow the merchant's care guidance for the exact stone.

Make it yours

Borrow the idea.

Keep existing pale upholstery and paint one bookcase or the fireplace wall Oxford blue. Add persimmon through a single swivel chair or removable velvet slipcover, then introduce grey stone with a protected side table or tray rather than replacing the main coffee table.

Before you bring it home

Tape the sofa, chair angles, square table corners, rug and both main walking routes before ordering.
Review blue paint, persimmon velvet, ivory fabric, walnut and the actual stone sample in daylight and lamplight.
Confirm upholstery care, stone weight and variation, delivery access, fireplace clearances, shelf ventilation and dimmer compatibility.

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Room imagery is an AI-created styling concept. These are real alternatives, not exact products pictured. Compare finishes, dimensions, current availability, and delivery on the retailer’s page.

Rejuvenation

Eleanor Sofa — 84, 96 or 108 inches

A tailored curvilinear sofa with softened corners, a tight seat and back, solid-wood legs and customizable premium upholstery.

The 84-inch version is 83.5 W × 35 D × 34 H inches; 96 inches is 95.5 W × 34.75 D × 33 H and 108 inches is 107.5 W × 34.75 D × 34 H. Choose fabric explicitly, order a swatch, protect it from direct sun, blot spills and use professional cleaning for deep stains.

The official US page displayed active 84-, 96- and 108-inch customization, current dimensions and care guidance, plus four-to-six-week in-stock furniture guidance on October 26, 2026. Confirm the selected size, upholstery and location-specific timing.

Why it fitsThe softened roll arms and tight tailored upholstery support the concept sofa's composed silhouette. The real Eleanor comes in three listed lengths and many fabrics rather than the exact pictured ivory texture, so select the size and upholstery explicitly and plan from those dimensions.

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CB2

Gwyneth Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chair by goop

A rounded ivory swivel chair upholstered in Hartman Fondant performance bouclé.

Overall 33 W × 35.5 D × 29 H inches. Allow space for rotation; no ottoman is included. Select Hartman Fondant explicitly, order a swatch and review the fabric-specific care instructions and chair support before choosing it for work sessions.

The official US page displayed the in-stock Hartman Fondant performance-bouclé configuration, active add-to-cart controls and current dimensions on October 30, 2026. Confirm location-specific stock and delivery.

Why it fitsThe rounded swivel form supplies the compact conversational movement shown in the room. The stocked Fondant bouclé is ivory rather than persimmon, so treat it as a shape alternative or choose a current custom color only after ordering a swatch and confirming lead time.

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Soho Home

Ivy Coffee Table, Italian Ocean Grey Marble

A square oak frame with an inset honed Italian Ocean Grey marble top.

The table is 35.4 W × 35.4 D × 14.2 H inches and 77.2 pounds, while the packaged weight is about 183 pounds. Confirm the substantial footprint, delivery route and floor suitability. Wipe acidic spills immediately and use neutral products made for the honed finish; never use bleach or abrasives.

The official US listing and tearsheet displayed the Italian Ocean Grey marble Ivy with active US shopping information on October 29, 2026. Confirm current stock and location-specific delivery.

Why it fitsOcean-grey honed marble closely carries the room's cool mineral center. The real table is a substantial 35.4-inch square with an oak frame rather than the fully stone-wrapped concept piece, so verify corners, weight, access and floor protection.

View at Soho Home

Product sources reviewed October 26, 2026. Selected for design and material relevance; these are not hands-on product reviews.