what color sofa should i add to living room to warm it up
Hi Houzz Community!
I'm looking for your advice on what colour sofa I should consider to brighten up and warm up my condo's living room. I'm going for a West Coast modern look, but with a warm/inviting feel (vs. cold/industrial) and some eclectic touches (note Moroccan side table). I like the design of the current sofa, but find the briar grey too dark and cold for the look I'm going for.
The room does get a lot of light from all sides of the room but since our floors are dark wood with tones of red and other furnishings are darker wood, I think I either need a warmer couch or lighter couch and would love your sofa colour suggestions!
Also if you can suggest a rug colour to go with the new sofa that would be amazing! I can see myself adding in some sheepskin rugs on chairs for texture and am considering a persian carpet but again am afraid it might get to dark/serious.
Also i'm thinking of going for sheer belgian flax linen for the curtains just so you can visualize the vision for the rest of the room.
The desk may also be moving downstairs and replaced with the plant. Paintings etc still need to be introduced into the space - we just moved in!
I love the dining table, the fireplace and the lamp, the hardwood floors, and my dark blue stool.
Thanks friends!
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PROHeather Leonas - Ethan Allen, Portland ME
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI would do this emerald green velvet Oxford sofa, with a warmer wood for the legs and brass castors. (which are optional) This photo does not do the fabric justice! It's warm, yet still bold. The pillow cases you have shown would still work great. :)
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Gwen
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoFirst of all, love the wall color and think it goes great with your floors. It's soothing, beautiful, and sophisticated. Do you mind sharing the color?
Second, I can easily see a cream and white and natural linen and flax color scheme with your floors and walls. Dark blue like your stool will go perfectly with those colors. Not sure if you have kids and don't want to go that light, but something like this for your couch:
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