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9 Tips for Decorating Around a Navy Blue Sofa

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Updated on 08/25/22

If your living room or family room features a navy blue sofa that you absolutely love—but just don't know how to decorate around—designers are here to help. There are many ways to stylishly integrate your navy piece into a room, whether you're drawn to light hues or bright ones. Keep reading for nine key design tips to keep in mind.

1. Turn to Nature

Designer Alice Kuaban of Oddessence finds that blue sofas look best when placed against neutral walls—she's a fan of white and charcoal gray backdrops, for example. "To make them look cohesive with other surrounding pieces, I love infusing colors that compliment blue, and usually gravitate to mother nature for inspiration," Kuaban adds. For example, embrace green by styling some plants next your sofa, place a walnut colored coffee table nearby, or set out some burnt orange or yellow accent pillows, she advises.

2. Introduce Some Lighter Hues

A sofa certainly doesn't need to stand alone. Use accessories to lighten up the navy hue. "Break up the mass of the darker tone with lighter colors and patterns through decorative pillows, a throw blanket or a large scale patterned rug," designer Courtney Sempliner suggests. "The blue family is vast and you can easily tie in lighter blue shades, or branch out into complementary colors such as kelly green or a warm golden tones."

Cat Guerra

3. Say Yes to Textures

"I love designing a navy blue sofa with a mix of textures to infuse personality and add visual interest," comments designer Ahmad AbouZanat of PROJECT AZ. For example, say yes to metals, brass accents, tufted rugs, and the like. In the below space, AbouZanat opted for a deep blue sofa which he paired with soft gray wall color and rug. "The velvet material of the sofas and brass accents provide a polished and elevated feel," the designer reflects. "To keep the space fresh, light and playful, I incorporated artwork with bright accents of pinks and yellows."

Trevor Parker for PROJECT AZ

4. Play With Purple

Purple pieces can also look nice alongside a navy sofa, says designer Lucy O'Brien of Tartan and Toile. "Navy has an undertone of purple, so any color with a purple undertone will go well to blend in with it," she explains. "Purple blues and more purple pinks are some of those options." O'Brien likes to introduce these shades in pillow form.

5. Or Go Bold With Jewel Tones

On a related note, designer Vivian Bayles agrees that jewel tones in general are a major win. "Create a moody room by adding jewel toned furniture with emerald greens, amethyst, or ruby reds," she suggests. "Consider using black and gray accented furniture that is elegant." As a finishing touch, Bayles is all for installing wallpaper behind the sofa, too.

6. Use Navy as a Neutral

You can totally do it, says Maggie Burns of Maggie Richmond Design. "I love using navy as a substitute, especially on a larger scale item like a sofa, for grey in a room when I'm trying to go for a more neutral look without having it look flat," she explains. Continue to treat navy as gray when selecting other accents for your space. "I like pairing it with black and white throw pillows and a neutral rug to really make the sofa stand out as the major source of color in the room," Burns adds.

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7. Don't Go for a Monochrome Look

Alexa Evans of Alexa Rae Interiors suggests not overdoing the navy when it comes to styling your sofa. "It's important to have some contrast," she says. "You want the navy sofa to be a stand out piece. " Evans suggests incorporating lighter colored pillows and having fun with textures—consider including some cream boucle pieces, for example. Be strategic when it comes to other elements in the room, too. "Use a light colored rug so that the navy sofa pops," Evans suggests. "Consider using a coffee table material that contrasts with the navy, such as carrara marble. Use neutral accent chairs that compliment the sofa."

8. But Do Incorporate Other Blues

Even if you don't go navy on navy, using blue throughout the rest of a space is always a smart tactic. "This will help bounce the color around the room for visual interest to the eye," designer Cat Guerra says. In the space below, she was intentional about selecting artwork featuring the color blue and adding a blue book to the nearby end table.

Cat Guerra

9. Go Bright

You can make use of the entire rainbow when decorating a room with a navy blue sofa, Bayles says. "Contrasting colors such as pink, coral, red, and oranges not only brighten up the space but also add contrast to the navy blue sofa," she notes. Bayles suggests introducing these hues in the form of accent furniture, decor, and art pieces. "Layering them is a great way to add contrast to the blue sofa while featuring some fun and personal elements," she says.

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Blue couch living room ideas come in all shapes and sizes – and shades, and tones, and tints. That’s because blue is one of the most multi-functional colors in the interior design spectrum. 

Asked to name their most indispensable piece of living room furniture, most people would opt for the couch. Cosseting and useful, upholstered seating has been a feature of the western home since the 18th century.

Blue couches are a surprisingly versatile color choice that can work in just about any living room layout. Its different tones have the power to convey a variety of moods, from bold to peaceful, so they can be easily introduced in any type of living room idea, no matter the size or style.

Blue couch living room ideas

Couches and living room seating ideas are becoming more multi-purpose as the routines of family life blur. So whether you are buying new or decorating around an existing one, or searching for blue room ideas, look to these blue couch living room ideas for inspiration.

1. Let a deep blue sofa take pride of place

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Blue is one of the most popular colors for living room sofas – and really successful at creating a calming, elegant finish in a space that's often busy. 

'Season after season, we have seen interior designers opt for deep Royal blue tones when adding a color of focus into neutral décor schemes,' says Helen Pett, design ambassador at Arteriors London . 'Shades of blue tend to pair well with monochromes, woods, metals and brass accents. It’s a timeless color choice that can be easily varied and styled in so many different ways.'

2. Use black to contrast against a pale blue couch

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'Choosing a couch in a shade of blue rather than a traditional cream or grey, can help elevate your living room design and provide an anchor to experiment with new and interesting colors,' say Jen and Mar, co-founders of Interior Fox .  

This popular turquoise color trend is easy on the eye – and a very good choice for those who prefer a louder hue, rather than subtle, quieter shades. ‘This is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing color with lots of positive associations. It embodies both the recessive quality of a blue and the calming quality of a green, making it very easy to work with,' says Annie Sloan, color and paint expert. 

To create a cohesive look, choose two or three colors to complement your blue couch. Pair with fresh accents of pink and balance with warmer tones of rust and deep yellow. Although not an obvious choice, furniture with black accents can provide a contrast against a vibrant blue, ensuring the sofa is the standout piece.

3. Use blue to inject personality into a restful scheme

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'With high ceilings and large windows looking out onto the most beautiful views, we wanted to ensure we connected the living room with the great outdoors,' says Emma Deterding, founder and creative director at Kelling Designs . 'The overall scheme featured muted blue hues mixed with neutrals, whilst the pop of blue velvet on the couch helped to ground the space and draw the eye out to the grounds behind.

Blue hues always look great, and a statement blue couch will not only inject color and personality into the space, but will also be restful and add a sense of calm to the living room.'

4. Complement your electric blue couch with duck egg walls

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From indigo to navy and cobalt, blue hues sit particularly well together, so offer great scope for pattern mixing. 

Here, 'the colorwash of Mylands’ grey-blue Long Acre™ No. 102 works as a soft and glamorous backdrop for the statement blue sofa, creating a space that feels cocooning and stylish, with a variety of tones, materials and textures,' says Dominic Mylands, CEO of Mylands .

 

5. Add depth with navy blue to an otherwise neutral scheme

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This is a very classically proportioned reception room in a Georgian townhouse; a huge part of its appeal are details like the ornate cornicing and full French windows.  

The navy velvet sofa adds some color depth and contrast to an otherwise pale palette, as well as giving a modern twist to a traditional space. 'Dark upholstery when chosen with care is chic and also – whisper it – practical if you have pets or children,' says Natascha Dartnall, director at ND Studios . 

6. Color drench with blue

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Color drenching is the process of choosing one color and painting it across multiple surfaces in one space. The result is brilliantly bold and thoroughly modern, though its appeal extends beyond its fearless aesthetic. 

'This elegant blue-striped couch, with its classic roll-curve ends and carved feet, adds an instant touch of Regency glamor into your home,' says Jamie Watkins, co-founder of Divine Savages . 

'In keeping with the opulence and grandeur of the Regency style we have added a playful twist with our Safari Soirée wallpaper, perfectly poised in the same shades of blue. On first glance all appears fine and dandy but on close inspection you’ll find cocktail-sipping tropical birds and a champagne loving safari fantasy.  It certainly adds the exuberant and playful charm existent in the regency period.'

7. Match your couch color to a favorite fabric  

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Blues are perfect for mixing when decorating – and you can achieve this easily with a sumptuous layering of texture and pattern, each featuring a different shade of blue with similar, complementary tones. In fact, this is the key to a serene blue-and-white living room color scheme. 

'In this room I used florals to give me the palette of colors I wanted to use in the rest of the room,' says Nina Campbell, founder of Nina Campbell . This particular floral print has this beautiful blue-grey color in the foliage and that gave me the opportunity to mix the print on the chair with the blue-grey on the couch.'

8. Take blue couch ideas to the country 

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Don't be afraid to use blue in a country home. Done right, blue couch ideas work beautifully when paired with textural influences and rustic furnishings.  

Getting accent color ideas spot on isn’t always simple. We recommend enhancing the dramatics with a regal blue color palette. The beauty of beige, is that it's easy to decorate with and goes with just about anything. It's a fabulous neutral that can cope with strong color pops – like this blue couch.

9. Go dark with a pair of midnight blue couches 

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Dark colors 'ground' a scheme and that's exactly what this pair of midnight blue couches do in this bold living room. Together with the black bookcase, they create depth in this scheme and contrast against the red and yellow accents.

10. Team a blue linen couch with a red rug for contrast

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‘If it’s versatility you’re after, I don’t think you can go too far wrong with a classic navy linen. It’s a timeless material and the color works just as well in a bright home as it does alongside a more neutral scheme,' says Sue Jones, founder and creative director at OKA .  'I’d pair it with a lovely red rug for a bold look, or a jute weave, such as our Senada, for a more pared-back approach.'

What colors go with a blue couch?

If the blue couch is acting as your chosen pop of color, keep to neutral living room ideas for the rest of the scheme. ‘Layer with complementary shades like off-white, cream, or soft gray,’ suggests Stokes, who also champions the use of natural woods in its presence. 

Brown is a great pairing with blue if you favor dark living room ideas, especially in the form of natural materials – dark wood and navy is a winner, while lighter woods work well with medium to light tones. 

Head one step brighter and incorporate burnt orange for a moody, sumptuous scheme, or inject some fun with a total contrast in the form of yellow or pink. 

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events.  For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

Blue sofa in the interior of the living room (50 photos)

A person's apartment is like a reflection of his inner world. We tend to make repairs after difficult life circumstances or, conversely, because we are happy. If emotions take over our minds, the changes will be massive. The face of every apartment or house is the living room. And the center of all this is the sofa - a real personification of a special world of tranquility, inspiration and relaxation. In the interior of the living room, the blue sofa is a bold claim for luxury and nobility.

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  1. shades of blue
  2. The influence of blue on space
  3. Blue as an accent for the guest room
  4. Combination of the blue sofa with the interior of the living room

shades of blue

Mysterious and intriguing color of the night and deep sea. Few dare to emphasize such an accent in their guest room. More often this happens because of the fear of not finding the right color solutions. Blue color does not forgive mistakes. So, you should understand its shades: light and warm, dark and cold.

Blue sofa in the interior of the living room

Bold interiors are built not only on color. Many nuances must be taken into account. Focusing on blue in the design of the room, it is necessary to build on the illumination of the room. This color loves space and good lighting.

Tip! If the windows face north, it is better not to risk it and give preference to a warmer color palette.

Large blue sofa in the interior of a bright living room

Influence of blue on space

Looking for options to visually enlarge the space, the designers came to the conclusion: a blue sofa in the interior of a small living room enlarges it, and hides square meters in a large area. This effect is due to the fact that human eyes focus on everything bright and voluminous. Blue is the color of concentric movement that attracts attention. Thanks to this, the irreplaceable meters of the layout of the guest room are played up.

Photos of the blue sofa in the living room:

Small blue sofa in the living room with mirrors

Color combination in the interior of the living room

Blue as an accent for the guest room

Functional sofa - the most popular element of living room furniture! It occupies a central place in the room and takes on the task of providing a convenient and comfortable pastime. The sofa should be both functional and combined with the interior. Upholstered furniture today solves aesthetic problems and decorates housing.

A photo of a blue sofa in the interior of the living room will help you make the right choice. However, you must be careful before buying this attribute of furniture, properly design the design of the room. Consider several options:

Blue sofa in living room

Blue is the color of calmness, solitude and relaxation. A sofa in this color is a double power of relaxation. It focuses attention and energizes. Therefore, it is necessary to skillfully combine objects in the interior so as not to disturb the harmony of color and soul.

Advice: do not choose voluminous objects (curtains, wallpaper) in red color - space overload is possible. In any case, this color should be rich and dark: wine, burgundy, ripe cherries.

The "black" color of the living room will perfectly fit a cobalt sofa or dark blue with gray accents. These inserts can be armrests, pillows or ottomans that are attached to the edges. However, you should not get involved in black. You can add several accessories from an adjacent palette to this color element. If we limit ourselves to only decorative items, the proposed color combination may not fully open up.

A blue sofa in the living room interior is a bold and successful solution. It can act as an independent accent or be in the role of an additional element. If you decide to update the guest room, remember that a blue sofa can make your interior exclusive and interesting. The main thing is to use this color in the right combinations.

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Blue Sofa in the interior of the living room, the interior with the blue sofa, the dark -off sofa, the corner

is introduced into the bribery of the living room can be with the help of unusual furniture. An unusual blue sofa will become a bright detail that will create a special atmosphere in the room. The blue color, according to psychologists, calms, helps to put thoughts in order, and has a calming effect. In addition, it contributes to the normalization of pressure, has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart.

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Blue sofa in the living room - what to combine with

Blue sofa is, without a doubt, a bright detail that will immediately attract attention. But at the same time, it is important that it is combined with other elements of the interior. Then the sofa will become the center of the living room, attracting attention, and will not seem like an alien element. It is difficult for him to find a place in an already finished interior. Usually, on the contrary, all other things are selected under it. What should be the design of the living room, in which there is a blue sofa?

A good option would be to use different shades of blue in the decoration of the room. For example, you can choose light blue wallpaper and curtains for a dark blue sofa. The result is a living room in soothing blue tones.

The color of furniture and other items does not have to match. In the interior of the room, you can combine several shades that suit each other.

The most common combination is blue and white, but you need to be able to beat it favorably so that the room does not look too colorful and gaudy. This color scheme is suitable for bright rooms in which there is always a lot of sun. In north-facing living rooms, the combination of blue and white will look cold. It evokes associations with snow and ice. Bright details added to the interior can fix this. They fill the room with warmth.

Yellow goes well with blue. They will remind you of a hot summer: yellow sand on the beach and blue sea. Yellow must be light or close to orange. Then you get a cheerful combination of colors, uplifting and giving energy.

A bold decision would be to decorate the living room in red and blue tones. It is important not to overdo it here. It is better to use dark red shades: wine, cherry, burgundy. They will not look "screaming", which is very tiring. Red should not be too much. It can be separate bright details, for example, sofa cushions.

The combination of blue and black can seem very gloomy. In fact, a living room in this color scheme will look very elegant. Black color softens the coldness of blue and emphasizes it favorably. In this case, special attention will need to be paid to proper lighting. Organically fit into such an interior and create a complete image of the details of metal and glass.

Blue sofa goes well with brown. However, you need to choose the right shade of two colors, otherwise the interior will look pretentious. For saturated blue, you need to select the same saturated brown. With light blue, the color of coffee with milk will look good. This combination is ideal for a small room, as it will make it visually larger.

The combination of purple and blue is considered one of the most difficult. A living room decorated in such a color scheme will look very elegant. However, it is very difficult to choose shades of two colors so that they look harmonious.

There are many design options. When choosing where to stay, you need to take into account the level of natural light in the room. If the windows face south, you can choose a cold range. For a living room with northern windows, warm colors are more suitable - yellow, brown, terracotta. Then a room with a blue sofa will look bright and not so cold.

We should not forget about artificial lighting, which is indispensable in the evenings and in winter, when it gets dark early. There should be enough lights, and they should be bright, so that the room is light, otherwise the blue sofa will look gloomy.

Blue color comes in different shades. For small living rooms, it is better to choose light colors for upholstery. This will visually expand the space. If a dark model has already been selected, then decorating the walls with light colors will save the situation. White, milky, sandy shades will look good as a background.

Which curtains match the blue sofa

It is very important that all elements of the interior are harmoniously combined. The blue sofa is a very bright detail that attracts the eye. It is important that other interior elements do not discord with it.

Usually the curtains are matched to the color of the sofa. These can be plain blue canvases or decorated with a print or pattern. Curtains can be blue, but not necessarily the same shade as the sofa.

Curtains are often matched to the color of the walls. This technique allows you to visually enlarge the space. But the curtains and in this case must be combined with the sofa. With blue color will look harmonious:

If you need to warm up a room, curtains in beige, pastel or soft pink are the perfect solution.

Blue sofa in a beige interior

A living room decorated entirely in beige will look boring. In a monochromatic space, you definitely need to make a bright accent. A blue sofa would be a great solution. It will draw attention to itself and become the center of the room. You can support a bright accent with blue vases, table lamps or stripes on the carpet.

The combination of blue and beige looks very harmonious. It is especially suitable for a living room on the south side. The blue color will bring a pleasant coolness to the sun-drenched room.

Blue sofa in a gray interior

The neutral gray range of the living room allows you to use any color as an accent. A blue sofa in a gray interior will look harmonious.

The combination of blue and gray looks very elegant. The similarity of the color range creates a relaxing atmosphere. Pearl gray and light blue give the room a vintage chic look.

Blue sofa in a white interior

The combination of a blue sofa and white color in the walls and ceiling can be considered classic. This color combination is usually used in small rooms: it allows you to visually expand the space and add light.

Blue sofa in a Scandinavian interior

Scandinavian-style interiors are characterized by the use of light colors and the use of natural materials for walls and ceilings. The blue sofa in such a living room will play a special role: it will become an accent spot. But it is important that at the same time it does not stand out from the general palette. Therefore, for a Scandinavian-style interior, it is better to focus on calm and not too bright shades of blue. Dark blue or sky blue pair well with the light decor and natural materials that characterize this style.

Blue corner sofa in the interior

One of the most popular sofa models is the corner sofa.

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