Loving Color: A Rainbow of Sofas
Forget the adage about neutrals for large furniture and go bold with a colorful couch
I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my neighborhood!). I work as a freelance writer, blogger, stylist, gilder, and crafter. I curate a daily personal lifestyle blog called the Haystack Needle (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com). I'm also one half of the shop Cabin 7 (http://www.shopcabin7.com) — a collection of gilded objects for the home. I started out in magazines, working in the home department of Real Simple magazine and later worked as the home editor of Redbook. I love to scout cool finds for the home — everything from an amazing loveseat to a green laundry detergent that really works. I'm a new mama to our baby girl, Juniper, who amazes me every day with her curiosity for life and big smiles.
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Some people decorate on the path less traveled. We all know the design tip: Stick with neutrals for your big pieces of furniture (namely sofa) and bring in color with accents, like pillows. But if we all followed this idea to go with a neutral sofa, where would all the colorful sofas live? Sometimes, you can't check the box next to "stock color." Sometimes, you want to choose a color that speaks to you. Here's a rainbow of possibilities to get you started on your hunt.
by Olga Adler
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You can't go wrong with a classic red sofa, especially when you pull in a touch of red with the window treatments and keep the wall nice and neutral. If you're going to invest in a new sofa, I say it might as well be bright and get noticed.
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Orange is the perfect color pick for these modern Togo sofas.
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by Jan Skacelik
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| Two things make this living space super cheerful and happy: the sunlight coming in and shining on all the white walls and the bright yellow sofa. |
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| A bright color choice for this sofa makes it pop against the dark walls. I love the combination of citron yellow and a charcoal gray. Tip: Keep it simple. A vibrant sofa works well against neutral walls, such as white or dark gray. If your walls are a bold color, a bright yellow sofa may overwhelm the space. |
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I feel like I'm peeking inside a Scandinavian cottage: lots of white with a pop of spring green that feels fresh and modern.
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| This dark green sofa looks classic and cozy nested in a living space full of warm reds and yellows. |
| This deep blue sofa is a great option if you're choosing to tiptoe into a sofa in a non-neutral color. |
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Choosing a pretty color, like purple, for a sofa with a modern shape that balances the feminine with the masculine.
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| I'm in love with this vintage pink sofa. Together with that rug, artwork and unmistakable bohemian chic spirit — I'm sold. More easy ways to add color: A Rainbow of Tile A Rainbow of Dressers A Rainbow of Kitchen Stools |
Ideabook published on Jan. 24, 2012.
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