You can also visit furniture stores and home decor shops to see what’s in season and on trend.
For example, if you have a lot of orange in the room via lamps, rugs, or paintings, then a couch which has a blue hue would be a great addition. Or, if you have a large violet-colored tapestry, try a chartreuse or green sofa. You could also choose colors in the same family as your existing decor. if you have cool-colored wood floors, try a cool-colored couch. A black sofa would look great with gray flooring. If you’re working with a new or empty room, you may want to pick a sofa in a neutral color so you can easily build off of it when decorating the rest of the space.
Be mindful if choosing a particular pattern, though. Different fabrics can cause a sofa to cost more in the long run.
For instance, you could jazz up a gray sofa with a red blanket and a few pillows with a red and white pattern. When you get tired of the same look, swap out the red blanket for a teal and navy chevron one. Replace the pillows with solid-colored teal and navy pillows.
For those that live in a city, bring in some color from surrounding buildings. For example, look at the shades of surrounding brick or the dark gray of sleek metal structures nearby.
For example, small children are prone to making messes, and the last thing you want is to come home to a light colored couch covered in dirt and food residue. Similarly, pets like dogs and cats are likely to shed so you may want to match the color to their fur. This will spare you both constant worry and cleaning.
If you’ll be putting the sofa in a room you use often, choose something that you won’t get tired of easily, like a simple gray couch. If the room is a quiet place for relaxation, going for a light, minimalist color like a pale green or beige is a good choice.
You could also choose a sofa with several different slipcovers so you can swap out the cover when you want a change. For those with a more traditional, consistent style, you can choose any color you like. Though a solid is recommended over patterns for versatility.
Leather can be both vacuumed and damp-wiped to clean, while wool resists wrinkling, fading, and pilling. Fabrics like velvet, chenille, tweed, and silk are not the best choices if you have children or pets. Opt for sturdier fabrics and patterns, which hide dirt. If you aren’t sure what would look best in your room, try bringing a couple of fabric samples home. You can get free swatches from craft stores, or even whole fabric books online.
