Suggests 5-8 complementary products for a given item like side tables for sofas or task lights for desks. Analyzes style, materials, color, scale, price; provides pairings with design reasoning for room vignettes or FF&E schedules.
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"What goes with this?" Takes a product and suggests complementary items across different categories — a side table for a sofa, a floor lamp for a reading chair, a rug for a dining table. Returns 5-8 pairings with reasoning rooted in design principles.
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"What goes with this?" Takes a product and suggests complementary items across different categories — a side table for a sofa, a floor lamp for a reading chair, a rug for a dining table. Returns 5-8 pairings with reasoning rooted in design principles.
By name:
/product-pair Blu Dot Diplomat Sofa
By name + context:
/product-pair Blu Dot Diplomat Sofa for a tech office lounge
By product details:
/product-pair
Name: Diplomat Sofa
Brand: Blu Dot
Materials: Steel frame, fabric upholstery
Color: Edwards Navy
Style: Contemporary, minimal
Price: $2,499
Context: Corporate lounge, 6-person seating area
Identify the product's design DNA:
Based on the source product's category, identify what typically pairs with it:
| Source Category | Pair With |
|---|---|
| Sofa | Coffee table, side table, floor lamp, throw pillow, rug, ottoman |
| Lounge Chair | Side table, floor lamp, ottoman, throw |
| Dining Table | Dining chairs, pendant light, sideboard, rug |
| Desk | Task chair, desk lamp, monitor arm, desk organizer |
| Bed | Nightstands, table lamps, bench, rug, dresser |
| Conference Table | Conference chairs, credenza, pendant/linear light |
| Task Chair | Desk, monitor arm, task light |
If the designer provided context (e.g., "tech office lounge"), factor that into category selection.
For each pairing category, search for products that match the source's:
Run 2-3 searches per pairing category. Target 5-8 total pairings across different categories.
## Pairings for: Diplomat Sofa — Blu Dot
Source: Contemporary minimal, steel/navy fabric, $2,499
### Coffee Table
**Minimalista Coffee Table — Blu Dot** · $799
48"W × 24"D × 16"H · Steel, glass
Same brand, same design language. Steel frame echoes the sofa's base.
### Side Table
**Swole Small Side Table — Blu Dot** · $349
15" dia × 18"H · Steel, solid walnut top
Adds warmth with walnut. Low profile sits well next to the sofa arm height.
### Floor Lamp
**IC F1 — Flos** · $695
14" dia × 53"H · Brass, opal glass
Sculptural counterpoint to the sofa's linearity. Brass warms the cool navy.
### Throw Pillow
**Dot Dash Pillow — Loom Decor** · $89
20" × 20" · Linen blend
Texture contrast against the sofa fabric. Available in coordinating colorways.
### Rug
**Sathi Rug — Armadillo** · $1,450
8' × 10' · Wool, undyed
Neutral base grounds the navy. Contract-grade durability.
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## Pairing Summary
| Category | Product | Brand | Price | Why |
|----------|---------|-------|-------|-----|
| Coffee Table | Minimalista | Blu Dot | $799 | Same language, steel continuity |
| Side Table | Swole Small | Blu Dot | $349 | Walnut warmth, right height |
| Floor Lamp | IC F1 | Flos | $695 | Brass accent, sculptural form |
| Pillow | Dot Dash | Loom Decor | $89 | Texture contrast |
| Rug | Sathi | Armadillo | $1,450 | Neutral ground, contract-grade |
**Total pairing package: $3,382**
If the designer picks pairings, write to the master Google Sheet using the 33-column schema defined in ../../schema/product-schema.md (read for column reference and formats). Use ../../schema/sheet-conventions.md for CRUD patterns.
pair:{source-product-name} for traceability/product-match — match finds alternatives to the source, pair finds complements/product-research — research finds products from a brief, pair builds around an anchor piece/product-enrich — enrich paired products with full metadata/product-data-import — import the source + pairings into the master schedule