If you’re decorating a living room set from scratch, a good idea is a sofa to be the first thing you buy. Whether it is in neutrals or a bold color, the sofa will help you set the mood of the room. Then, you can decorate around it.

If you’re just refreshing a living room, there are some things to keep in mind when it comes to picking the color of your sofa. But don’t worry, Modern Sofas shares it all!

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How To Choose The Right Sofa Color For Your Living Room Set

Match the sofa to the color of the wall.

To unify the look of a living room, try to match the sofa to the color of the wall. This is great if you want to keep things unified and harmonious.

Pick a sofa color that complements the decor. 

Instead of making the sofa the focal point in the living room furniture set, pick a color that complements the rest of the decor.

Keep in mind the floors you’re working with.

Do you want your sofa to complement your flooring or stand out against it? Will it seat above a neutral or colorful rug? Something to keep in mind is that a dark sofa and dark floors usually don’t go hand in hand, as the sofa will disappear into the room. However, if you put a neutral rug between the floor and the sofa, it will work much better.

Think about the wear of the sofa.

When choosing a lighter or darker color, it is important to keep in mind the wear of the sofa as lighter shades tend to be more prone to stains. If you have kids or pets, it might not be the best choice.

Neutrals or colors?

Neutrals as gray, cream or white are a safer option. They’re easier to decorate around and never go out of style. However, a colorful sofa has a bigger impact and it’s perfect to spice up any living room set.

See also: 25 Reasons Why You Need A Colorful Living Room Sofa In Your Life

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