Purple sofas: views and choices in the interior

Purple sofas always look stylish and modern. They can suit a wide variety of interior styles - from classic to hi-tech. The models are very diverse, in their choice it is worth focusing on your needs, the dimensions of the room, the convenience of cleaning the sofa, disassembling it and combining it with other elements of the interior.

Violet color is complex and compound, many choose it because it fits almost any color scheme. Another good color feature is that the dirt on the purple sofa is not as noticeable as on light models, but it looks much more lively and bright than dark tones - black, gray or brown. Finally, purple has many shades - you can choose such a sofa in the bedroom, nursery, kitchen, it will appeal to men, women and children.

Let's look at the most popular shades and color combinations in the upholstery of sofas.

• Dark purple models look exquisite, rigorous and stylish. This model is good for the living room. Deep and rich shade will look boring in the interior. Even despite the dark color, such an element will add variety and dynamism to the design of the room. You can combine a dark purple sofa with a simple finish, and with a sophisticated detailed interior.

• Gray purple models are perfect for any modern interior: they can be easily imagined in the Scandinavian direction, techno style or even in Provence. Such options are almost universal - gray-violet shades are equally good for any room.Such sofas can be either very dark or very light: this must be taken into account if you want to create a harmonious interior design.

• Black and purple models can look great in a spacious room. This color is interesting and stylish, it goes well with both light and dark interior items, fits perfectly with minimalism style. However, if you choose a large sofa in black and purple, it can cause dissonance with a lighter finish or furniture: in this case, you should resort to the use of bright accessories. For example, choose light or bright colored pillows and a plaid under such a sofa.

• Brown purple models will make your interior cozy: warm colors are always good for designing rooms of any size. In addition, such shades can perfectly fit not only in modern interiors, but also in trendy eco-friendly styles: you can design a space in the style of a chalet or country.

• Light purple shades also look very interesting. They can be warmer, lilac or colder, violet. They can be used in the interior to create a perspective effect and visually expand the room: for this, choose a sofa in a warm range, if it is located near the entrance to the room. And if you plan to place the sofa in the far corner, you should choose cold shades.

• Bright purple version - This is an extravagant thing, which, however, will significantly enliven the interior and make the design more dynamic. It is not recommended to choose a bright color for the bedroom, because your eyes will get tired of it, however, for the living room or kitchen, the option can be very suitable. Try for the rest of the interior to choose more restrained and not too contrasting to the purple tones, it’s definitely not worth taking the orange. Pink, gray, or olive will work well.

Upholstered furniture should be not only beautiful, but also comfortable. Primarily, You should evaluate the dimensions of your room, as well as figure out what you want to use the sofa for: sleep on it, relax alone or gather in large company.

The types of such models are very diverse. First of all, you need to understand whether you need a straight or angular option. Corner sofa is more suitable for spacious rooms and large families. If you are limited in space, it is better to choose a small direct option - to save space, you can simply move it to one of the corners of your room.

If you are going to sleep on the couch, it’s right for you sofa bed or wide couch. On such models, you can easily sleep without laying them out. These are good options for small spaces, for example, a similar sofa can be conveniently located in a studio apartment or in a children's room.

If you have enough space, you can consider folding or sliding sofa. This is a great option if you need a sofa for guests during the day and a full bed at night. Similar models are also very diverse. You need to focus on which option will be more convenient for everyday use. Consider the following two models:

• the sofa, which is laid out forward, is convenient if the passage in the room is wide enough, and there are no tables or stands in front of the sofa;
• a sofa that folds back is less common; it is popular in spacious rooms if there is free space behind the sofa.

The sofa transformation mechanism is also very important. In fact, there are two options: when the sofa is folded into two halves or when one half is pulled out, and you can put the back of the sofa on the vacant seat.The first option is called a model. Eurobook or simply "book".

Such a sofa has one support, and in relation to it when unfolded, the weight of the two halves of the sofa is distributed evenly. This is a practical and comfortable model, but sometimes it may take effort to lay out such a sofa. It is very important to choose high-quality models so that the mechanism is convenient and not too tight.

The second option is retractable models with small wheels. It is much easier to lay out such a sofa, however, it does not fit under every floor covering, for example, wheels can severely scratch parquet.

Upholstery of upholstered furniture is always very important: for the convenience of cleaning, relaxing on the couch, it also affects the period of use of the furniture itself. Materials can be divided into natural and synthetic.

Among natural upholstery materials, the following options are most often used.

• Velours - This is a nice fleecy material, a cheaper alternative to velvet. Such a fabric is not very practical, because over time, the surface may wear off and become pale and smooth. However, with a high-quality model and accurate use, this will not happen immediately. Velor is a very pleasant material that is most suitable for a living room or kitchen - on such a couch it is more likely to relax with friends than to sleep.

• Cotton - cheap and pleasant to the touch and visually material, such a sofa can be used for the widest needs, upholstery will be relatively easy to clean. Also, the fabric allows you to convey a wide variety of shades of purple, so that you will have a wide selection.

• Jacquard - An expensive fabric that fits well with the oriental style of the interior. Such options will look stylish, they are pleasant to the touch, but it is better to try not to stain such a fabric too much.

• Silk patterns suitable for classic style or provence. The fabric is very nice, albeit impractical. However, the sofa can look very good in the interior of a bedroom or living room.

• Tapestry - Another version of the material of upholstered furniture. It is suitable for lovers of oriental or colonial style, although it can also fit into Empire or Baroque. Embroidered paintings on the couch will be durable, pleasant to the touch and luxurious in appearance, most importantly, choose a high-quality model.

• Genuine Leather - Also a popular version of upholstery for upholstered furniture. However, purple skin must be handled with care: if the design is not concise enough, this solution may look vulgar. In addition, many find the skin uncomfortable for relaxation. Although it is impossible not to admit that the material is very beautiful and incredibly practical - the skin almost does not get dirty and in itself is much stronger than any fabric.

Synthetic materials worth considering if you are interested in more budget options. In certain cases, high-quality synthetics can be no worse than natural fabrics. At the same time, it is not recommended to choose such fabrics for children's rooms to avoid allergies.

Violet is a universal color that can fit into almost any interior. However, it is important to pay attention to specific shades and patterns of sofas.

This color of furniture will be most suitable for the following styles.

• Provence creates the atmosphere of a French village indoors, in such an interior they use gentle pastel colors. Accordingly, a light purple sofa can look very good. As for the material, it is worth choosing cotton and silk, and the model of the furniture itself should be as simple as possible in its design.

• Classic luxury style also suitable for using a purple sofa.Since the decoration in this style is predominantly white, such a sofa will become an excellent bright accent. You should focus on complex compound tones, and, possibly, combine several colors in one sofa.

• In scandinavian style It is recommended to choose the simplest model of the sofa and support the decision with other purple accents in the room.

• Hi-tech style under the purple sofa is also suitable. In this case, choose bright or dark tones, and the design can be complex, but minimalistic.

• Art Nouveau connoisseurs They can also diversify the interior with a purple sofa. This decision will be unusual and interesting. You can choose complex warm shades and combine them with wood in the interior.

Under the purple sofa, many interior elements are suitable - it all depends on the model, shade, size of the room and your desires. To choose a suitable design for your sofa, you should take a picture of it or take a color swatch - it will be easier for you to choose wallpapers and textiles.

It is very good if purple is also present in the curtains. This moment is especially relevant if you opted for a light purple couch.

Since purple is a bright color, it is better to choose a wallpaper in a restrained range. Nonetheless, it is quite possible to make them interesting and noticeable. For example, choose wallpaper with print or textile wallpaper with an unusual texture.

Very often a carpet is laid in front of a sofa. It can repeat the shades of the sofa or, conversely, be contrasting. Fresh and bright open tones will help emphasize the complex color of the sofa.

If you thought of designing a room with a purple sofa, but did not decide on the details, be inspired by good examples.

A milky purple sofa with a sophisticated design and wood accents fits perfectly into classic interior. The decor looks expensive and luxurious. Dark and light colors are present in equal amounts, and the purple tone of the sofa and curtains enliven the interior and focus on beautiful details.

A purple sofa in a small room can serve for zoning space. In this case, dark tones should be avoided.

The modern interior can be entirely decorated in purple hues. Combine light and dark, warm and cold tones.

In the next video, you will find a brief overview of the Galaxy City folding purple sofa.