Red is an expressive color and should be used carefully. A red couch, for example, can be a beautiful focal point in the living room, but if not coordinated properly with the rest of the decor, then it can become an eyesore. Today we will give you a few tips on how to combine red sofas and which colors go best with them.
Anyone who furnishes with bright colors should also know their effect, because not every color fits into every room. Red is powerful, dynamic and stimulating, so when choosing colors it is advisable to create a mixture of calming and stimulating. The red one is thereSofain the center, then two thirds of the room should have a calming effect. This can be achieved with neutral colors or dulled cold tones.
The color of the floor has a significant impact on the appearance of your living room. A dark floor, for example, represents luxury and chic, but must be combined with light colors for walls and ceilings. If you're going for a dark oneWall colorIf you have decided, then floors made of light wood are more suitable.
Red represents strong feelings such as love and hate, passion and anger. As already mentioned, the power of the red color should be kept within limits and balanced with neutral or muted tones. A good option is light gray nuances such as stone gray, light gray andGreek.
But stronger colors can also be combined with it. Purple and violet, for example, have a red component and go well with red. However, this color combination looks magical when the colors are not so bright.
Navy blue is a beautifully dark shade of blue that has something royal about it. With burgundy red, this color duo brings a high level of style and chic. But add a few bright accents such as white pillows so that the room doesn't look too dark.
Light colors give a feeling of freshness and lightness and can create a beautiful backdrop for a dark red sofa. The light blue and white walls harmonize with the light parquet floor and emphasize the rich red tones of the sofa.
Photo wallpapers are becoming more and more popular when designing walls in the living room. But be careful when choosing a motif, because the image can largely influence the furnishing style. Rely on abstract shapes and modern lines! The stylized floral motif in the picture above looks modern and nostalgic-romantic at the same time.
Wooden wallpaper brings warmth and comfort to the room and looks very similar to the original. Modern imitation wallpapers offer elegant patina structures and are available in various colors - cream white, light gray blue, platinum gray, etc. Also perfect for living room furnishings in the trendy shabby chic style.
Wall coverings with a stone look allow the perceived temperatures to rise and are perfect for combination with a red couch. Today, you can quickly create a fake brick wall in your own living room using imitation wallpaper or facing bricks.
In contrast to the first example, the gray facing stones here are grouted with white mortar, which further emphasizes the nostalgic charm of the wall design. Against this gray wall, the other elements in black, white and red stand out perfectly.
Classic white is often used in country house style and creates a nice feeling of naturalness and carefree days. However, a red sofa can create a wonderful splash of color in a white living room so that the room doesn't look too sterile.
We don't just know the combination of snow white and rose red from fairy tales. It is also typical of the Scandinavian country house look and is perfect for almost any living room with a red sofa. Green houseplants add a natural feeling to the room and perfectly round off the overall picture.
The carpet should actually match the floor covering first and foremost. If the floor is dark, you can opt for a light cream-colored carpet. Graphic and floral motifs are still in vogue.
If you have a light screed floor or parquet floor in light oak, you can also choose a dark, single-color shaggy carpet. In the example above, the chocolate brown carpet combines ideally with the sofa.
The decorative cushions on the sofa not only provide more comfort, but also serve as the perfect decoration. Whether round or square, plain or patterned, they give the living room the finishing touch. Patterned cushions in black and white go particularly well with the red sofa cover.
When it comes to curtains for red couches, you should go for light, sheer fabrics and bright colors. Allow more light to flood the room by choosing linen curtains in beige or cream.
If you have chosen a simple color for the walls, then you can place more emphasis on colorful decorations. The poppy, for example, is a great motif that you can integrate into your interior as a mural.
The combination of red with silver and gold creates a festive ensemble. These shiny accents can be perfectly introduced into the living room interior with a few picture frames or a metal side table. The black accents next to the sofa look particularly elegant and round off the overall picture nicely.
