There’s no better way to solve a problem with a valid argument! We have so many styling tips but one of the biggest questions is which colour sofa do you buy – dark or light? And that’s before we even get to the question of what types of cushions and throw rugs will match well.
Setting up your base is a great way to start your style scene and colour matching. A great example of choosing between two colour options is our popular Gibraltar sofa available in Camel and Charcoal.
Go Neutral
Going with a light-coloured sofa can open up your living space visually. Choosing a neutral means you can pair it with both warm and cool colour schemes depending on the season. Matching a neutral rug and homewares and adding a pop of colour can really make the blank canvas stand out and look effortlessly stylish.
A really great aspect of lighter coloured sofas is the ability to warm up a room using wood finishes such as rustic or warm wood timber pieces, add warm ochre, Terracotta & salmon hues (think warm Moroccan sunsets).
Going over to the dark side
You might think turning to the dark side is a bad thing, but when it comes to choosing a sofa you can easily go with the darker colours with simple styling elements. You can still brighten a room with a dark sofa by choosing complementary hues or you can opt to go a dramatic and evocative look by deliberately choosing dark tones.
Choosing homewares and decorations in matte black and adding different textures can really set the mood with dark themed rooms. Although you might think a room with dark painted walls and furnishings feels smaller, you can bring in visual contrasts such as white or lighter toned vases, different textured decorations and a framed mirror to give the room a more spacious feel.
By focussing on your styling, you can open up a tonne of options for a great looking living space and flexibility to change the look seasonally instead of changing your sofa!
So, which would you choose – Light or Dark?
The Importer has a huge range of sofas, armchairs, occasional furniture plus homewares available in-store. Call your local store in Launceston, Kingston or Cooee for stock availability.
