Do you prefer patterned or plain sofas? I guess there can be
arguments for either choice. A pattern draws attention to
itself, particularly if large or bold, and therefore
considerable thought is needed regarding other fabrics in
the room if they are not to compete.
Although pattern may be initially appealing, nine times out
of ten, a solid coloured sofa is a better buy. This is
because it is so much easier to co-ordinate other colours in
a room with it, and your choice is so much larger.
Traditional wisdom advises using an interesting large
pattern as inspiration and choosing your other colours in a
room to blend in. Experience shows however that it can be
difficult to pick out exactly the right paint colour to go
with your sofa. Much better to do things the other way round
or, to choose a neutral colour for your walls and then your
sofa can be a lighter or darker shade of that neutral
colour, or something in the same area of the colour wheel.
For example a dark sofa set against cream or beige walls can
be restful and satisfying.
A dark purple sofa set against a suitable complimentary,
but more neutral, lighter colour, for example, is a way to
achieve a dramatic effect without having to resort to brash
colours. If you are using lighter shades for walls and sofa
then you have an array of choice of colour with accessories
such as pictures, ornaments, table lamps, or a rug.
A modular sofa is usually fairly easy to recover, should
you wish to change the look of your room after a few years.
You can get loose covers or slip-over covers at reasonable
cost in a variety of materials.
A striped sofa is always striking and can be a good choice
because of its versatility. It can usually be mixed with
other pieces of furniture, whether plain or patterned,
without problem. A mixture of striped and checked furniture
against plain coloured walls of suitable colour, works
extremely well.
Adding in a rug with your sofa often adds to the feeling of
comfort. You can keep the rug neutral to blend with the sofa
if it is neutral, adding colour or pattern with cushions, or
you can go for a livelier look by using a colourful rug.
Keeping your sofa neutral allows you to mix and match these
other elements, and means that if you move house you won't
have to discard your sofa. It can be moved to a different
setting with ease.
Another possibility is to use texture in your sofa
covering. There are some interesting types of covering
available which are easy to care for such as faux leather,
suede effect, and various micro-fibre materials that wear
well and look good. For a more sophisticated look choose a
fabric such as chenille, or consider an intricate or
delicate textured pattern.
Other options are crushed velvet, brocade, or even perhaps
corduroy, depending on the effect you are trying to achieve.
You no longer have to settle just for a plain cotton fabric.
arguments for either choice. A pattern draws attention to
itself, particularly if large or bold, and therefore
considerable thought is needed regarding other fabrics in
the room if they are not to compete.
Although pattern may be initially appealing, nine times out
of ten, a solid coloured sofa is a better buy. This is
because it is so much easier to co-ordinate other colours in
a room with it, and your choice is so much larger.
Traditional wisdom advises using an interesting large
pattern as inspiration and choosing your other colours in a
room to blend in. Experience shows however that it can be
difficult to pick out exactly the right paint colour to go
with your sofa. Much better to do things the other way round
or, to choose a neutral colour for your walls and then your
sofa can be a lighter or darker shade of that neutral
colour, or something in the same area of the colour wheel.
For example a dark sofa set against cream or beige walls can
be restful and satisfying.
A dark purple sofa set against a suitable complimentary,
but more neutral, lighter colour, for example, is a way to
achieve a dramatic effect without having to resort to brash
colours. If you are using lighter shades for walls and sofa
then you have an array of choice of colour with accessories
such as pictures, ornaments, table lamps, or a rug.
A modular sofa is usually fairly easy to recover, should
you wish to change the look of your room after a few years.
You can get loose covers or slip-over covers at reasonable
cost in a variety of materials.
A striped sofa is always striking and can be a good choice
because of its versatility. It can usually be mixed with
other pieces of furniture, whether plain or patterned,
without problem. A mixture of striped and checked furniture
against plain coloured walls of suitable colour, works
extremely well.
Adding in a rug with your sofa often adds to the feeling of
comfort. You can keep the rug neutral to blend with the sofa
if it is neutral, adding colour or pattern with cushions, or
you can go for a livelier look by using a colourful rug.
Keeping your sofa neutral allows you to mix and match these
other elements, and means that if you move house you won't
have to discard your sofa. It can be moved to a different
setting with ease.
Another possibility is to use texture in your sofa
covering. There are some interesting types of covering
available which are easy to care for such as faux leather,
suede effect, and various micro-fibre materials that wear
well and look good. For a more sophisticated look choose a
fabric such as chenille, or consider an intricate or
delicate textured pattern.
Other options are crushed velvet, brocade, or even perhaps
corduroy, depending on the effect you are trying to achieve.
You no longer have to settle just for a plain cotton fabric.
