The centerpiece of any room is the sofa, it's a spot for relaxation and gathering.It's likely to stand out due to its size and placement.It is possible to bring a room together by choosing the right color for your sofa, but also to make a statement about who you are.All you have to do is decide if you want to take the sensible, yet versatile route, or go all in with a bright, bold statement piece.
Step 1: Before you shop, search for inspiration.
Home Decor and Country Living are interior design magazines.Some helpful hints on choosing colors and pictures of professionally designed rooms can be found in these magazines, which will give you a clear idea of what you want.You can find inspiration and insight on sites like HGTV.You can check out what's in season and on trend at furniture stores and home decor shops.
Step 2: For a cohesive look, use colors that complement your existing decor.
It's easy to base a sofa color on other colors in the room.If you use the same colors on the color wheel, you will get a matching sofa shade.If you have a lot of orange in the room, then a couch with a blue hue would be a great addition.If you have a large tapestry, try a chartreuse or green sofa.The same family colors could be used for your decor.If you have cool-colored wood floors, try a couch.A black sofa is great for gray flooring.If you're working with a new or empty room, you may want to pick a sofa in a neutral color so that you can easily build off of it when decorating the rest of the space.
Step 3: A sofa in a bold color or pattern is a statement.
The centerpiece of a room is usually a sofa, so try to make it stand out.Make the sofa pop with bold jewel-tones like jade, rubies, and sapphires.Pick a dark gray sofa or something black if you have bright white carpet.If you want to bring the sofa into the forefront, you can pick large patterns like floral prints or stripes.If you choose a pattern, be careful.Different fabrics can make a sofa more expensive in the long run.
Step 4: A neutral sofa can be used to match any room.
A neutral color sofa will look great in any room.Adding throws or pillows can change the look of your sofa.You can change up a gray sofa with a red blanket and a few pillows with red and white patterns.If you're tired of the same look, swap out the red blanket for a teal and navy one.The pillows should be replaced with teal and navy pillows.
Step 5: To liven up the room, match the color to the scenery outside.
Pair the sofa color with any outside greenery if you have lots of windows.If you live in a forested area, greens, browns, and tans would complement each other.If you have a large outdoor garden, you can match the sofa color to the flowers or plants.Bring in some color from the surrounding buildings for those who live in a city.Look at the shades of surrounding brick or dark gray of sleek metal structures nearby.
Step 6: Take into account who will be sitting on the sofa.
The other members of your family should be considered when choosing a sofa color.If you have a roommate, children, or even a pet, you may want to go with a dark color to hide stains.Small children are prone to making messes, and the last thing you want is to bring home a couch covered in food and dirt.Pets like dogs and cats are likely to shed so you might want to match the color of their fur.You will no longer have to worry and clean.
Step 7: Take the location of the sofa into account.
Think about the location of the sofa and how it will affect it.If you put the sofa in front of a window, the sun could fade the fabric over time.You can choose a pattern that won't fade like gray or cream.
Step 8: The overall theme of the room should be looked at.
Is the room you're placing the sofa in for relaxation, entertaining, or just for show?If there is a set purpose or theme to the room, you want the color of the couch to reflect this.If you plan to use the room for entertaining, you should choose a bright color like red or purple.If you'll be putting the sofa in a room you use a lot, choose something that you won't get tired of easily, like a gray couch.A pale green or beige color is a good choice for a quiet room.
Step 9: Think about your personality.
If you're a person whose style is constantly changing, then you may want to go for a neutral color.Dressing it up with accessories like throw pillows is a great idea for someone with a shifting style.A gray, black, or navy couch is similar to a blank canvas.It works with any color you want to add it to.If you want to change the cover, you can choose a sofa with several different ones.You can choose any color you want for those with a more traditional style.It is recommended that a solid is used over patterns.
Step 10: You can pick a fabric based on your lifestyle.
Depending on your family and friends, you may want to go for a specific type of fabric.If you don't worry about dirt or debris, you can buy a linen couch.If you expect a lot of wear and tear, you may want to go with a more durable fabric like leather or wool.Each fabric is priced differently.wool resists wrinkling, fading, and pilling, while leather can be vacuumed and damp-wiped to clean.If you have children or pets, silk, velvet, and other fabrics aren't the best choice.Sturdy fabrics and patterns hide dirt.Bring a couple of fabric samples home if you don't know what your room should look like.You can get free samples from craft stores.