The sofa is the most important piece of furniture in your living room. A central element, expected to last for many years, its choice cannot be made lightly. In addition, it must meet several criteria such as size, shape, material and color. If you find a very wide variety of colors, before choosing the color of your sofa you must take certain essential considerations in order to opt for one or the other color.
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Think about duration
Choosing a sofa not only represents a financial investment but also determines the decoration of a room and its style. New trendy colors regularly appear in decoration magazines that we would fall for. But before taking the plunge into purchasing, we must not forget that our sofa will sit in the middle of the living room for the next five, or even ten years.
If a flashy, very girly pink or a bright orange with a vintage look appeals to us today, nothing is less certain that this will still be the case in several seasons. Also, unless you anticipate and provide, in the case of a removable sofa cover, a second cover in a more neutral color, it is better to be wary of your fashionista impulses.
If you can change your style and color of clothing every six months, you cannot change your style of decoration and sofa so easily. This is why we will try to avoid too bright shades and prints which quickly go out of fashion and which will end up annoying us and we will opt for so-called classic or timeless colors.
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Think about maintenance
Now that we have put aside our fleeting desires and prefer to concentrate on more traditional colors, we must not neglect another important aspect, namely the maintenance of your sofa. Light colors are fragile, much more so than strong colors, especially if you have chosen a fabric sofa.
Nothing is more chic than a simple white sofa with clean lines. We have all dreamed of seeing the immaculate white sofas on the front page of decoration magazines. But what fascinated us about these sofas was their pure and immaculate appearance. However, with children or animals, it is a safe bet that stains will appear. Unless of course you cover the sofa with throws, which would take away a lot of its charm.
However, if you want to try the adventure of white or very light beige, it is advisable to opt for a leather or fabric sofa previously treated against stains and to act immediately in the event of a stain. Find our advice for maintaining your leather sofa , or our tips for maintaining a light-colored sofa.
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Think harmony
Choose from light tones: beige, taupes, gray. Among bright colors like red, blue or darker ones such as anthracite, black or brown, it is essential that the color of the sofa harmonizes with the color of the room. We will therefore avoid mixing bright colors.
If your walls are light, a colored sofa, red or green, will give a vibrant air to your living room. We can match the color of the curtains to the sofa as well as the carpet. With light walls, it is best not to choose a light sofa that will blend into the decor. Always with light walls, a dark, black, brown or dark gray sofa will highlight your other furniture. Light cushions, matching curtains and a light rug will brighten up the whole look.
If your walls are darker in color. Opt for a light sofa that will stand out pleasantly and which you will accessorize with cushions in the same color as the walls. It should be noted that a printed patterned sofa does not go well with striped or patterned wallpaper. Prefer a sofa in plain fabric or leather if your walls are covered with wallpaper. Find our decorating tips based on the seasons in this article.
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Think about brightness
In a naturally lit living room it is recommended to keep the same color shades by varying them. With taupe or gray walls, a beige or lighter gray sofa will look great.
Conversely, if your walls are light, choosing an anthracite, taupe or brown sofa will highlight it. In a darker interior, a brightly colored sofa will add a touch of light to the room. In any case, it is not recommended to place your sofa, especially if it is colored and made of fabric, too close to a window. The sun may eventually discolor the fabric.
Whatever your living room: large or small, light or dark, your interior decoration: classic, contemporary or ethnic, your use of the sofa: daily, occasional, with family or alone, the choice of color remains an important element to consider. not forget when you go to buy a sofa.
Take the time to carefully analyze all these parameters before setting your sights on one model or another because a sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home and it will accompany you for many years. .
