Originally Posted by ghostrider
The first one puts the emphasis on the print fabric by bringing the lighter colored blocks forward as a whole unit. The second one puts the emphasis on the four patch because they sit on top and everything else recedes as a result. Your choice, but the first one has far more interest than the second, imho, and has a very oriental feel to it.
I agree with this comment: The first has an Asian feel like I've seen on Asian furniture. The second is more western with the checkerboard in the corners. That is, the checkerboard is more pronounced in the second...
I like both so no help from me!