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Classification of the color of the upholstery of the sofa
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The main selection criteria
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The color of the sofa and the interior palette
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Designer recommendations
The neutral shade of upholstered furniture is suitable for almost any style
Classification of the color of the upholstery of the sofa
Today we will not focus on the quality of upholstery, fillers, and the design of the sofa itself, we will talk purely about color. Designers share the color type of upholstered furniture into plain options and with a pattern.
Bright orange sofa shares the living room and kitchen into zones
Plain sofas can be bright and neutral. Saturated colors invariably attract the attention of guests, but screaming tones will begin to annoy the inhabitants of the dwelling themselves over time. Most often, yellow, red, green, purple sofas are found.
Beige, black, white and gray, which are combined with different style directions, are referred to neutral gamut, and on occasion they can be “revived” with multi -colored sofa pillows.
Bright pillows on the gray sofa give the room optimism and comfort
Sofas, upholstered in fabric with a pattern are characteristic of the classic and English style, some village directions, modern, etc. The plot of the print can be any: from flowers and ornaments to complex geometric patterns.
A sofa in a flower creates a romantic atmosphere in the living room
The main selection criteria
There are certain factors that the honor follows before buying a colored sofa or with a brightly exposed pattern.
Life of operation. If the sofa does not acquire for a year or two, then it is worth carefully choosing bright upholstered furniture, in which case neutral upholstery is more profitable, which can always be supplemented with the textiles of rich colors.
Living room decoration. The sofa, as a rule, is selected in contrast with wall decoration, even if a monochrome interior is designed, the sofa should be a few tones darker or lighter than the main gamut of the interior of the living room. For example, against the background of beige walls, a brown sofa is harmonious, and the pale blue color of the decoration will emphasize the depth of blue upholstery of upholstered furniture.
Living room in blue tones
The color of the sofa and the interior palette
There is the concept of “color plan”, meaning a palette in which they adhere to the design of the living room. Experts distinguish five color plans for the living room.
Monochrome. In this case, all the elements of the interior are distinguished only by the nuances of the main chosen ring.
The neutral plan implies a restrained color of wall decoration, which emphasizes the tint of the sofa: a black sofa looks spectacular on a white background, and for beige finish, a gray sofa corner will be appropriate.
White leather sofa in a beige-gray environment
Neutral in color is calm tones upholstery against the background of bright walls, creating an ideal color balance.
Tiffany’s walls are balanced by a white sofa
The color neutral of strict decoration of the living room will successfully dilute the sofa of saturated tones, which will additionally emphasize the selected style of design. Bright ups on the upholstery is often used to create an emphasis in the living room or when zoning a studio apartment.
Green velvet upholstery against the background of gray walls
A combined palette is the contrast of walls and a soft group made in bright colors. For example, a colorful sofa in yellow-blue tones against the background of a raspberry wall looks unusual. This technique is often used in the style of pop art, eclecticism, etc.
Living room in the style of pop art
Designer recommendations
Using the experience of professional interior designers, you can independently create a cozy and comfortable habitat.
1. Evaluate the overall palette of the design of the living room and select the tint of the upholstery of the sofa in accordance with your own taste, but attaching to one of the elements. For example, in the tone of the flooring, or in contrast to the color of the walls.
2. It is not necessary to select the sofa in the tone of the gamut of the room, it may differ, but be sure to harmoniously fit into the overall concept.
In a modern living room, the sofa may differ in color and style from other objects of the soft group
3. Not all the colors of the upholstery are practical, because before buying a light sofa, you will receive a consultation about the features of the material, in particular, care for it.
Tip: you can protect the upholstery of the sofa and budgetly transform the interior using a case.
4. The dark color and pattern on the upholstery of the sofa perfectly mask pollution, because often users prefer this in this colors.
The dark olive color of the sofa echoes the wall decoration and textiles
5. If you do not understand color nuances, then when going to the store, take a photo of the interior or grab samples of the finish, in the tone of which you need to choose the color of the sofa.
6. Color is both aesthetics and psychology and the ability to visually change the spatial perception. Therefore, a light sofa in a light living room will give volume to the room, but on a dark background it may look too bulky. Models on the legs create the effect of airiness, and mirror inserts visually multiply the area of the living room.
Classical living room in light colors
In order to choose the right color of the sofa, it is better to consult designers, consultants and a store and other competent persons.
Sofa with gray upholstery from the mowing fits into any interior style
