How to choose the color of upholstered furniture - lighter or darker than the walls: many make mistakes

21.03.2023 13:36

Everyone chooses the color of upholstered furniture based on their personal preferences, and rarely does anyone think about what element it should harmonize with.

It is believed that the main background for the sofa is the color of the walls, and you need to choose furniture for them. We will tell you how to do it right.

Usually they do it this way. If the wall is dark, then the sofa is light and vice versa.

Experts see the picture somewhat differently. Since both walls and upholstered furniture are key elements of the interior, they should complement each other.

For example, if the sofa is orange, the walls can be decorated in dark blue, light pink or beige.

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If the walls in the living room are dark, it would indeed be better to choose light upholstered furniture for contrast.

Considering that a dark background makes a room gloomy, the sofa should somehow compensate for this effect.

These can be shades of gray or beige, which are considered universal.

Light furniture also compensates for the effect of space reduction that occurs in a dark room.

If the walls are light, then a dark color of furniture will be more advantageous. In addition, this is a practical option - stains and dirt are not so noticeable.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor