A black sofa is a strong, bold piece that will create a focal point in any room. Whether your sofa is sleek leather or soft fabric, this dark hue will become an integral part of the room's overall decor. While too much black can be dark and even depressing, pairing black with lighter hues can create a space that is modern, comfortable and attractive. Select your surrounding decor mindfully and you can create a very warm and welcoming room using black as one of the main colors in your theme. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Match the sofa to other pieces in the room by using the same material or shape rather than the same color. Too many black pieces can cause the room to feel very dark and oppressive.
2. Paint the walls in a light, airy color to counteract the darkness of what is likely the largest piece of furniture in the room. White or tinted white work well.
3. Place colorful pieces throughout the room to brighten the space. Select a color scheme and use this to select coordinating pieces. Pair black with a selection of lighter neutrals such as cream and gray, or incorporate a brighter color like green throughout the room in varying hues, ranging from deep avocado to bright lime. Use these colors in the other pieces of furniture, lamp shades, pillows and artwork.
4. Set pillows or a throw on the couch to break up the expanse of dark color. Use bold patterns such as polka dots, stripes or squares to add visual interest.
5. Repeat the black hue throughout the room in small accents, leaving the couch as the most obvious source of black in the color scheme. Picture frames, table legs and drawer pulls are small pieces that can incorporate this color delicately without overwhelming the room.
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