Purple sofa with soft purple chaise longue
Purple sofa with soft purple couch in living room interior

Such shades are rarely chosen for upholstered furniture. More often, purple is inherent in decorative elements and is used as a contrast. Some are afraid to use such a tone because of its brightness. However, a purple sofa in the interior can look very fresh and organic if you observe all the nuances of the room design.

Purple corner sofa in the living room
Purple corner sofa in a living room decorated in neutral tones

Much depends on the design of the walls. The background on which the sofa will stand is important. The color of the wallpaper should be chosen carefully.

Purple Sofa For Cozy Living Room
Purple sofa for a cozy living room in a classic style

There are several options that will look great in the living room. They are presented in the table.

Combination option Description
Sofa in white and purple tones This combination will not irritate the eyes, unlike black or blue. In addition to white, a gray tone will do. There are many shades of white, including milky, pale yellow, and others. They will help smooth out the angles of contrast.
Corner model and green background Adds freshness to the atmosphere. The more diluted and even the shades of purple and green you choose, the calmer the aura you will achieve. If the dimensions of the living room allow, you can put a corner piece with clear lines, and make it denser in the background. Add balance to the room with cream-colored curtains.
Sofa in dark purple color It will not play a central role in the composition, but will become a background. If you want brightness and a bit of a dollhouse atmosphere, combine the product with items in a yellow, pink or lilac palette.
Sofa bed Perfect for experiments with design. Looks good with various materials, textures. You can create a solemn look by adding gold and marble, geometry, animal prints. The sofa goes well with glass, glossy elements.
Large purple sofa
Large purple sofa in the combined living room-kitchen

The listed options will help to organically fit a piece of furniture into the overall interior of the room.

Combination of purple and yellow colors in the interior
Delicate lilac in combination with yellow looks bright and original

What do psychologists think?

Bright accents in the interior
Bright accents in the interior – purple upholstered furniture and a floor rug

Purple is considered a cold tone. Psychologists are of the opinion that such a shade has a calming effect. It can immerse you in leisurely, attentive contemplation. Some attribute this color to mystical. The shade easily dissolves the grayness of everyday life, allowing you to move into a fairy-tale world. It is perfect for a recreation area.

Living room with purple sofa and burgundy pillows
Harmony and comfort in the living room with a purple sofa and burgundy elements
Lilac and purple living room
Delicate lilac-purple living room with unusual lighting of shelves and ceiling

"Purple Sofa: Combination Ideas"

Purple panels and sofa in the interior
Purple panels and sofa in the interior of the dining room-living room

A sofa in such a palette is perfect for the embodiment of the boudoir style in the room. You can add blood-berry tones, dark gray.

Light grey walls and purple sofa
Light gray walls and purple sofa in the guest room design

But it is also necessary to create a room for everyday life, with a minimum amount of furniture and maximum light. Therefore, you should choose relevant shades for combination.

  1. Dark shades. The combination of a dark purple palette with the same rich range gives the room severity. It can be not only gray and its variations, but also chocolate. This option looks noble. It is recommended to add a light accent in the form of a piece of furniture or decor. Hang curtains, place a carpet on the floor, focus on lamps, etc. The more light accents are made, the livelier the purple will become. If you want maximum severity, add dark tones.

    Dark lilac sofas in a spacious room
    Dark lilac sofas in a room with chocolate walls
  2. White. You will get a powerful contrast of colors. The combination does not look irritating, it will be perceived naturally. If you do not want to place a sofa in black or blue tones, purple will be a good solution.

    Lavender sofa
    Lavender sofa and white carpet on the floor
  3. Green. Add a little freshness to the room. Almost all shades of green are suitable for this. Strong contrast increases the emotional impact of the combination. If you need to add a little calm atmosphere to the room and diffuse the streams of light, use wormwood green. It is popular. The walls can be decorated in coffee with milk tones.

    Lilac sofa with beautiful pillows
    Lilac sofa with beautiful pillows in the interior of a green room
  4. Pink. This palette is great for interiors. Pink is combined in various tones. It is worth placing a lilac sofa in the interior and adding purple accents or changing the colors vice versa.

    Elegant sofa with velvet upholstery
    An elegant sofa with lilac velvet upholstery combines simplicity and luxury at the same time.

What style to decorate an interior with a purple sofa

Interior in grey and lilac tones
Interior in gray-lilac tones with white accents

There are many styles for which a piece of furniture in such a shade would be suitable. Each interior has its own characteristics.

  1. Classic. To add an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication, combine the sofa with the wall decoration in beige and add lavender curtains to the window openings. When creating such an interior, you can choose a sofa with velvet upholstery. There may be elegant decorative elements. Soft upholstery will add softness to the cold tones present in the room. A glossy surface will enhance the impression. It can be softened with special decorative details and lighting.
    Classic sofa for living room
    Purple sofa for living room in classic style

    Golden classic living room
    Golden classic living room with a bright accent on a soft purple sofa of an unusual shape
  2. Minimalism. You can emphasize the creativity of this interior with the help of simple forms of a purple sofa. Place it next to a white wall, which will add elegance to the room. The combination will be self-sufficient. Additional decorative details will not be required. Minimalism is distinguished by the absence of many details.
    Simple purple sofa
    Simple purple sofa in minimalist white living room interior

    Dining room-living room in minimalist style
    Minimalist dining room-living room with lilac leather corner sofa
  3. Provence. If you want to create a sophisticated atmosphere, you can add a dreamy feel to the room by placing a sofa in a soft lilac or lavender color scheme.
    Living room in Provence style
    Living room in Provence style in white and lilac design

    Cozy stylish guest room
    Cozy stylish guest room decorated in Provence style
  4. Ethnicity. The upholstery should be purple or fuchsia. This will add brightness and freshness to the room. Alternate colorful details that will fit organically into the ethnic atmosphere. A sofa in the specified range will add order. It will become a bright central part of the room.
    Living room in ethnic style
    Luxurious spacious living room in ethnic style with soft furniture in purple and burgundy tones

    Dark living room in ethnic style
    Original living room in dark tones, decorated in ethnic style

Purple has a powerful energy. When choosing it as a color option for a sofa or decorative elements, it is important to take this into account and use it with extreme caution.

Room in oriental style
Bright room in oriental style with bright decor

A properly selected combination will create coziness, sophistication and refinement in the room. If you neglect the listed recommendations, you will get a design that will be irritating and depressing for the eyes.

Living room interior in classic style
Interior of a beautiful living room in a classic style with purple and dark green upholstered furniture

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