We have already talked about the blue color in the interior, how it affects a person and his perception of space. Now let's figure out how you can place a blue sofa in the living room interior, what to combine it with and look at photo examples of stylish options.
A blue sofa is a surprisingly fashionable piece of living room interior, if you approach the design of the entire space correctly. Therefore, in order to avoid tasteless combinations, you should not use completely contrasting colors in the interior. Just like you shouldn’t overdo it with plain pieces of furniture. In order for a blue sofa to look harmonious in the decor of your home, two or three pieces of furniture of a similar color will be enough.
An interesting combination can result if you add a small coffee table to a blue sofa in the interior, the surface of which will be made of transparent or translucent blue glass. Also, the surface of the table can imitate an iridescent blue mosaic.
A blue sofa will definitely not be disturbed by armchairs of the same shade; it will be good luck if they are included in the set.
Such furniture looks great in rooms decorated in Art Deco, Provence, hi-tech, minimalism and even classic styles. The main thing is to choose the right decor.
What materials are best to use?
It is best to choose natural wood as the supporting structure of the sofa, since such a frame will serve you for a long time and reliably. The upholstery can be either smooth or velvety. The polished surface of the armrests and the velvet upholstery of the sofa will look original.
Don’t be afraid to add a relief texture to the interior, but in this case, the rest of the furnishings should be done in a strict style: no fleecy carpets, voluminous wall coverings, etc. are allowed. Rugs with a geometric pattern in blue shades are more suitable for carpeting.
By the way, it is important to pay attention not only to the color itself, but also to its saturation. There are a large number of shades of blue, for example, such as indigo, ultramarine, blue, azure, etc. All these shades can be combined in the interior at the same time.
For example, indigo goes well with dark wood or various tones of yellow. This combination of cold and warm shades will look great in your interior.
Another option for combining with a blue sofa could be the presence of mirror surfaces in the room, for example, a wardrobe with mirror panels would be an excellent addition.
Blue velvet sofa
Velvet has always been associated with wealth and luxury. Even today it has not lost its relevance, and in combination with blue shades this material will give the sofa additional value.
Blue velor sofa
Velor and velvet are the same type of fabric, the only difference is that velor has a longer pile.
Varieties of transformation mechanisms
Main types of transformation mechanisms.
| Mechanism | Description | Photo |
| Accordion. | It features a fairly simple sliding mechanism like an accordion, for which you need to lift the seat and then pull it forward. | |
| Sofa book. | To transform a double sofa-book, the seat rises up until it clicks and the back takes a horizontal position. | |
| Euro-book. | In this mechanism, the seat should be moved forward and the backrest lowered into the vacant space. | |
| Roll-out. | The seat rolls forward, pulls all the other parts with it and thereby turns into a full-fledged sleeping place. | |
| Click-clack. | This analogue of a sofa-boat has a mechanism that allows you to fix the angle between the back and the seat in several positions. | |
| Dolphin. | From under the long part of the structure, using a special strap, an additional sleeping surface is pulled out, which is raised and installed flush with the base. |
What to combine with a blue sofa?
The furnishings of the room where the blue sofa will be placed should be relaxed and free. A combination of armchairs in the same color scheme or with some contrasting details looks great.
And a small glass coffee table or rectangular TV stand will also look original.
A mirrored cabinet or a geometric wall can perfectly complement a blue sofa.
A blue sofa can easily get lost in a space filled with a lot of furniture, so by making this item part of the design of your room, you should set the main focus on it.
Options for combinations with other colors
To create contrast, blue can be advantageously combined with a red, orange tint, or use yellow-blue colors. A more neutral and calm combination can be achieved with beige, light green tones or using a blue-brown duo. Blue and white or light gray colors will add special freshness and coolness to the atmosphere.
Combinations with gold or silver would be an equally excellent solution. This way you can give the room a truly luxurious touch. Also a win-win option is a tandem of dark blue and soft blue.
Where to place it?
You definitely shouldn’t place a sofa near a window, as bright colors are more susceptible to fading. For a blue sofa, the most suitable place in the living room would be a free wall, but make sure that there is no radiator next to the sofa, as the wooden frame of the furniture may dry out and the upholstery may lose its color.
Ideas for patterns on sofa upholstery
For lovers of natural themes, a perfect option would be floral cladding, which imbues the decor with special tenderness and grace. Also quite often they prefer a striped print, which, depending on the location, can visually lengthen or expand the sofa structure.
The classic option is considered to be patterns in white and blue tones, for example in the form of rhombuses, zigzags or Gzhel. Truly stylish are products with photo prints, which look impressive and never go unnoticed.
What can be used as bright accents?
Considering that all the bright accents in the room will be concentrated on the blue sofa, it is not recommended to place other colorful objects in the room. But if you really want to add something bright, then you can decorate the sofa with pillows in natural colors, but the ornament must use a shade of the same color as the sofa.
If you decide to put a blue sofa in a children's room, then you can also install brightly colored cabinets, but in no case should you add colorful and voluminous accents on the walls, because there will be a clear overabundance of colors, and this can negatively affect the mood and your child's condition.
General color characteristics
Psychological effects: shades of blue tend to calm, lower blood pressure, reduce appetite, restore strength and at the same time refresh and put thoughts in order, promote concentration.
Recommended for: especially useful in the rooms of hyperactive children who lack composure and perseverance, for example, during homework.
Features of interaction with space: curtains, cabinets, tables, chests of drawers and beds painted in blue seem a little heavier and more monumental than they are. In addition, it may seem that blue furniture, as well as walls, floors and ceilings, stand a little further away, as if they are pushed back into the background. Another important property is the ability to refresh the interior, bring a feeling of coolness to it, and balance warm colors.
Particularly suitable for: decorating rooms with windows facing south, as well as for decorating a sleeping and study area in a children's room.
Features of interaction with other colors: combines with all the colors of the rainbow - all warm shades, neutral greens, achromatic colors - white, gray and black - and with all “relatives” - purple, lilac, blue and turquoise.
Blue sofa in the living room interior - photo examples
Blue sofa and blue curtains in the interior: examples
Often, a combination of the same color for furniture and curtains helps to simplify the living room design for apartment owners. Let's see what their union of the color we need looks like.
Carpet for corner sofa
Often in living rooms, not ordinary straight sofas are placed, but corner sofas. To choose a carpet for a corner sofa, it is recommended to take into account some nuances. The flooring placed in front of the corner sofa can radically change the interior; the whole room will look different. This is an important element for perception of the situation. There are quite a lot of types of carpets suitable for a corner sofa. It is usually located in the corner of the living room. It is not necessary to purchase coverage for the entire room. The design of the corner sofa allows you to match it with a small round or triangular rug. It will look unusual and original. The color should also be combined, creating comfort and coziness. At the same time, the interior will acquire a perfect and finished look.
Blue sofa in a gray interior
Having created a neutral base in the room with the help of gray walls, you can safely fit a sofa of any color into it. We will show you how a blue sofa looks in a gray interior.
Design options
The following design types exist:
- Modular. This design, which includes several universal modules, easily fits into a room with any complex configuration and provides the ability to rearrange it at any time.
- Folding. It is the most comfortable model, which when assembled is capable of ensuring the most efficient use of usable space.
The photo shows a blue folding sofa bed in the interior.
