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How long did your last sofa last? I dare say it was quite a long time. If you are buying a new sofa you want to make sure that it won’t go out of fashion within a short time. Styles are less quick to change but colours can be more subject to the whims of fashion.

Who remembers avocado coloured bathroom suites for example? They were very fashionable for a time but now very pass. You are better to choose neutral colours that will not date too easily, and which will act as a backdrop for other colours that can be added as accessories, such as throws and pillows. This approach gives you a wider range of options as you can change around the accessories to alter the look. If your sofa is to be subject to a lot of use you may want to consider a more practical multi-coloured of tweed fabric that will resist dirt and stains better.

If you like hot, sizzling colours then accessories are the way to go. Bright coloured throws and cushions are inexpensive and can be arranged in many different ways. A neutral coloured sofa can be brought to life this way. You can even get cushions with removable covers for even more variety.

If your living room walls are light in colour it is often a good idea to choose a darker colour sofa in order to avoid a washed-out look. A sofa in a slightly darker shade than the walls can give an elegant and refined appearance to a room. Painting your walls in a darker, more vibrant colour, may limit your choice of colour for the sofa, and, is likely to make the room look smaller.

You can get a good idea of colours from paint charts. Often they show colours which complement each other, or which can be used to affect a contrast, depending on whether you want a low-key look or something bolder.

If choosing a light plain shade for your sofa, you could use some more fancy cushions, perhaps with pattern, in order to add interest. A light coloured plain sofa gives you the maximum choice with regard to cushions. They can be any number of darker or brighter colours to compliment, and add a personal touch.

Your sofa’s style should reflect the overall style that you are trying to achieve. If you have minimalist dcor, for example, then a black leather sofa always looks good. For a more traditional feel you could try a brown or cream leather sofa. Leather may not be quite as soft and comfy as some other materials but it ages well and is less likely to need replacing in a few years. A leather sofa can be a solid investment.

If you are looking to match other chairs to your sofa with slip-over covers it may be difficult if your sofa is a solid hue. Colours can appear different depending on the lighting conditions, so you need to be able to take back and change covers if they don’t look right.

If you are buying a ready-made slip-over for your sofa to blend with other pieces of furniture you may have similar problems with solid plain colours. You can however, look for flecks of colour or accents in the fabric designs in the room. If, for example you have chairs of brown velour with some red and gold weave then you can use one or both of these colours in your cover for your sofa. This will have the effect of uniting the separate pieces of furniture to give a coherent look.

An alternative is to select an accent colour from elsewhere in the room, perhaps the carpet, curtains or a large painting. Again you want a definite accent colour that will unite by being incorporated in several pieces of furniture and areas of the room. You can even go further with this colour accent by including it in a lamp, objet d’art, or coffee table centrepiece, bringing more of the colour to the viewer’s attention.

Author: Jamie White is an skilled furniture expert. He can help you to obtain the most out of your budobtain and needs when purchasing a self assembly sofa. If you want to obtain up to date info on the latest self assembly sofas make sure you visit his review website where he will compare the latest self assembly sofas on the market.

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