Upholstered furniture in bright colors is always relevant. Red sofa - when choosing the right shape and shade - suitable for any style.
Advantages and disadvantages
Red color can harmoniously look in any stylistic direction. He makes the atmosphere elegant and expressive. Bright shades cheer up, charge with a positive and enhance sexual energy. A positive effect will be only if the tone is used correctly and not to overdo it with its quantity.
Many shades make it possible to choose the perfect option for each style of interior. Burgundy furniture is perfect for classic areas.
Rich colors will create a festive atmosphere. Dark shades are often used in the design of concert halls, theaters and other similar rooms.
Bright red sofa will be a wonderful addition to the modern interior. Colorful furniture is often used to diversify and renew the space, to make it more dynamic and expressive. Scarlet shades are chosen during the embodiment of ethnic designs.
Negative sides in red are also available. An excessive amount of it will irritate the psyche. Sleep problems may begin. It is necessary to carefully use color when decorating a children's room: colorful tones negatively affect active children, provoking hyperactivity. Saturated colors interfere with focus, reducing performance.
Species overview
Sofas in red shades are presented in different forms. Consider the most popular of them.
- Straight. The standard rectangular shape allows you to conveniently place it in any part of the room.
- Angular. A practical option, taking up space in the corner of the room. In some cases, it can stand closer to the center.
- Modular. This furniture, consisting of individual elements that can be combined for every taste.
- Round. Custom shape sofa is chosen for spacious rooms.
The folding mechanism may also differ.
- Book. Such a mechanism, having 2 positions, is often used for sofa beds. The transformation takes place by raising the seat.
- Eurobook. A more reliable option, designed for significant loads. The main part of the structure is in the seat area.
- Accordion. The transformation of furniture is based on the accordion principle. The bottom of the sofa is pulled forward, and the other two parts are lowered.
- Roll-out. The mechanism lowers the seat, pushing out the remaining parts.
- Dolphin. This layout method is often used for corner models. The berth, placed under the seat, is pulled out using a belt.
Materials
Each material used in the manufacture of upholstered furniture has certain external and functional features.
Upholstery
Leather:
- Natural material. Expensive and practical upholstery, attracting attention with rigor and sophistication, can have a natural color or artificially created. The texture is smooth or fleecy.
- Eco. Synthetic equivalent. A high-quality product as realistic as possible repeats the surface of natural upholstery.
Fabrics:
- Velours. Velvety natural material made with the addition of artificial raw materials. A velor sofa will add luxury to the interior.
- Velvet. Refined and durable fabric, often used for furniture in a classic style. The material is resistant to moisture and does not cause allergies.
- Flock. Pleasant to the touch and durable fabric. It can be either artificial or natural.
- Gunny. Natural and widely used material, the manufacture of which uses linen and cotton fabric. Gunny has an expressive pattern, as well as reliability and durability.
Fillers
- Springs Blocks of elastic metal springs.
- Durafil. Two-component polymer.
- Synthetic winterizer. Aerial synthetic raw materials.
- Felt. Natural stuffing made from stocky wool.
- Natural latex. Elastic filler from hevea tree sap.
- Sintepuh. Artificial non-woven packing made on the basis of polyester fibers.
- Foam rubber. Affordable and widely used porous material.
- Lamels. Special plates. Most often, wood is used to make them.
- Polyurethane foam. A special kind of gas-filled plastic.
- Hollofiber. Lightweight and airy artificial filler.
Dimensions
When choosing furniture in size, consider the dimensions of the room and the stylistic direction. A small double sofa is perfect for a room in the style of minimalism. This direction is based on conciseness and simplicity. Compact models of bright color dilute the same and faded decor.
A mini-sofa is a wonderful choice for a children's room. Colorful shades are often used in the design of bedrooms for children.
Bright colors develop the imagination and cheer up, the main thing is not to go too far with their number.
Also miniature sofas will be appropriate in the kitchen as decoration or in studio apartments, where it is important to save maximum free space.
Large and roomy sofa is suitable for a large room in classic style. This trend is characterized by luxury and large pieces of furniture, decorated with voluminous elements, carvings and shiny patterns.
In modern styles, large sofas are also appropriate.
Simple-shaped furniture will fit into industrial loft style. The roomy, round red sofa harmoniously complements the innovative high-tech design.A large straight line can be placed in the study or in the dining area of the living room.
Shades and color combinations
Here are the most popular and widely used shades.
- Burgundy tones (wine, marsala). Deep shades are great for sophisticated classic styles. The palette gives the interior luxury and nobility. Burgundy colors look great in a duet with dark wood.
- Scarlet. Bright red attracts attention and becomes an accent in the interior. Furniture of this color is most often complemented by modern styles.
- Coral. A fashionable shade that attracts the attention of many designers is ideal for the art deco trend.
- Terracotta shades (brick). Muted variations harmoniously complement the interior and at the same time will not be evident. Dark tones look great along with light surfaces.
In the field of interior design, some successful combinations are relevant.
- White and black. To create an expressive contrast, bright red shades are combined with classic achromatic paints.
- Light shades. A softer, but also effective color duo can be achieved by combining red tones with a light palette (beige, cream, etc.).
- Grey. When designing a stylish and modern interior, shades of gray are chosen. Bright colors in combination with dark and light gray tones create an original composition.
- Brown. For the manufacture of red furniture, the wooden frame of a natural brown color is often used. The duo of these two colors is always in fashion.
- Blue. It is the exact opposite of red. Unlike scarlet, it is a “cold” color. The combination of two tones creates a juicy contrast, which is complemented by white.
What is combined with the interior?
In order for a bright sofa to complement the interior, and not get out of the general composition, you need to choose the right decoration materials and other elements in the room.
Such furniture looks great with light wallpaper or brickwork.
Red sofa is quite appropriate in gray design. This combination is more suitable for minimalism or high-tech style. Gray can be wall, floor or ceiling decoration. If other bright colors are used in the design of the room, be careful when choosing their number.
Designers advise against using more than 3 colors in one room.
When choosing curtains, be guided by the following recommendations:
- they should be made in the same style as the room;
- with a red sofa curtains or curtains of other shades of the same color will look;
- the Roman version, complemented by a pattern, will give a room a cosiness;
- in classical directions, curtains made of dense fabrics look wonderful, complemented by golden elements.
Red sofa is appropriate for the following styles:
- loft - simple shape and large size;
- hi-tech - bright lining and chrome elements;
- classic - rich dark tones and a large amount of decor;
- country - massive furniture on a wooden frame.
Beautiful examples
Oversized red high-tech sofa. Simplicity of form and comfort.
Luxurious burgundy model for classic baroque.
Practical double sofa in a laconic gray interior.
See below for how to choose a sofa.