Purple sofas for interior: types, fabrics, designs, styles, shades and combinations.

Features of purple in the interior

Purple immediately attracts attention and is associated with solemnity and luxury. Competent use of purple variations will create an extraordinary design of an apartment or house.

• Purple harmoniously combines with cold or neutral shades: gray, white, black.
• The combination of purple with shiny surfaces in gold or silver will add luxury and drama to the interior. It is important to use this design technique in moderation, without turning the room into a set for a fairy-tale film.
• Contrasting duets of purple with yellow, light green, mustard are found in both modern and classic interiors. This bold color combination opens up many possibilities for furniture designers.
• The tandem of purple and blue looks exquisite, creating a sophisticated color scheme. This combination is chosen for interiors in a romantic style.
• Psychologists believe that this color promotes relaxation, so purple furniture is suitable for comfortable relaxation areas.

Types of upholstery material

The practicality and durability of upholstered furniture depends on the upholstery material.

• Leather. Genuine leather is a luxury upholstery material. Pig, horse or goat skin is used for upholstery. It is advisable to choose leather treated with dirt and water-repellent compounds. Genuine leather upholstery will only look more interesting over time due to natural abrasions.
• Leatherette. The base of leatherette is PVC, over time this artificial material begins to emit harmful substances. For a modern buyer, it is not very attractive due to its rough texture and rigidity, so large furniture manufacturers no longer use leatherette for upholstery.
• Eco-leather. Eco-leather is a high-tech material. In terms of softness and texture, it is as close as possible to genuine leather. Eco-leather consists of cotton fiber and safe polypropylene.
• Fabric. The most common fabric upholstery is jacquard, tapestry, flock, velor. Jacquard fabric can be additionally treated with a special compound that will protect against dirt, water and even pet claws.

The photo shows a lilac velour set in a hall with marble walls.

Leather upholstery should be periodically wiped with a damp cloth to maintain softness and elasticity.

The photo shows a modular set made of eco-leather, if necessary, the corner module can be easily moved to another place.

Tones, shades and color combinations of purple

Purple is a complex color, it is obtained by mixing red and blue tones. Depending on their proportions, purple can be warm or cold, muted or bright. When adding green, you get royal purple.

• A noble dark purple sofa is suitable for classic interiors.
• For lofts, it is better to choose brown-purple upholstery of upholstered furniture.
• A lilac sofa will look organically in an eco-interior next to natural wood.

In the photo, a large purple sofa stands out effectively against the white walls in a modern interior.

In the photo on the left, the lilac sofa with ottoman fits beautifully into the neoclassical interior. In the photo on the right, the eggplant-colored sofa is decorated with olive and turquoise pillows.

The photo shows a pale purple upholstered furniture set in a modern style.

In the photo on the left, the plum-colored upholstered furniture made the room in gray tones more expressive.

Shapes and sizes of sofas

Depending on the shape, sofas are: corner, straight, modular and island.

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  Corner models are universal for spacious rooms and have the largest size. A corner sofa can be equipped with a shelf, mini-bar, coffee table. Corner sofas are equipped with the “puma” and “dolphin” transformation mechanisms.

• Straight sofas are universal for any room. For the kitchen, you can choose a small mobile sofa on wheels. In small rooms, folding models or sofas with a roll-out bed are relevant. Upholstered furniture with “eurobook”, “click-clack”, “accordion” mechanisms doubles in size after transformation.
• Island upholstered furniture divides large spaces into comfortable functional zones.
• Modular sofas are used in various combinations that are most suitable for a particular room.

In the photo, purple and black shades are used in the living room interior. The glass gloss of the coffee table and bar counter supports the cold design range.

Sofa design

In the last century, the presence of upholstered furniture spoke of the well-being of the owners, today everyone can choose the best option for themselves in terms of price, functionality, design.

Modern style sofas have a laconic design without fringe and pretentious details, expressiveness of such furniture will be added by contrasting color solutions and combinations of textures. The shapes of modern sofas vary from deliberately simple with clear geometry to extravagant models.

The photo shows a bright purple corner sofa in a modern style.

A classic sofa has proportional shapes, armrests and legs are often decorated with carvings, fabrics of muted tones or leather are suitable for upholstery.

A Chester sofa looks exquisite in a classic interior. The Chester has the same height armrests and backrest, which is designed in the form of a carriage coupler. Soft details, stitched with diamond-shaped threads, remind us of the splendor of royal carriages.

Volume sofas upholstered with tapestry with a plant pattern look homely and cozy: lilac branches, gloxinia, violets. Striped fabrics are relevant for both modern design and antique furniture in the style of shabby, Biedermeier, French classics. Light and graceful midcentury sofas on thin legs visually lighten the space and make the room brighter.

The photo on the left shows a striped soft lilac sofa of an original shape.

Photos in the interior of rooms

Purple is rare in nature, so it always catches the eye look.

Examples of sofas in the living room

A living room with purple furniture is conducive to relaxation and enjoyment of luxury. Soft lilac tones will fit into calm beige interiors, and a bright fuchsia sofa against a white wall or by the window will suit rooms with insufficient light. A wall made of dark natural wood will be in harmony with a violet-colored sofa.

In the photo, a velvet purple sofa with a golden cord edging forms a harmonious composition with a fireplace and a wooden table in the interior of a country house.

Ideas for the kitchen

A sofa can delicately separate the living area from the kitchen in studio apartments. Small two-seater sofas are suitable for a kitchen-living room, which can be placed next to a table, on a balcony or turned with their backs to the window. It’s nice to have friendly conversations over a cup of tea on such a sofa.

In the photo on the left, the corner leather sofa creates a secluded seating area next to the dining area. In the photo on the right, the lilac sofa emphasizes the warm milky color of the kitchen set.

In the photo, a compact sofa in purple tones creates an atmosphere of coziness in a small kitchen-living room.

Sofas in a children’s room

Either bright shades of purple or pastel with a predominance of pink tones are suitable for a children’s room.

The photo on the left shows a blackberry sofa bed in a teenager’s room. The photo on the right shows a lavender sofa and wallpaper in a girl’s room that go beautifully with the soft blue curtains and carpet.

What style is best for interior design?

Each interior style, both modern and classic, has its own specific colors and textures.

• A genuine leather sofa with metal rivets will look great against a brick wall in a loft.
• Art Deco is the Hollywood chic of the 1930s, deep violet shades of velvet or silk upholstery correspond to the claim of this style to exclusivity and aristocracy.
• High-tech furniture is liked by those who are passionate about futuristic aesthetics with its strict forms. and chrome elements. The cool amethyst shade of the upholstery is emphasized by shiny white metal details.
• Minimalism is close to high-tech in its laconicism, but it is more restrained in the use of decor. A sofa in the minimalist style is distinguished by the simplicity of the design in combination with monochrome upholstery.
• Lavender is one of the symbols of Provence. A sofa upholstered in matte natural fabric of this color will create an atmosphere of home comfort of the French province.

In the photo, a purple sofa in the interior in the fusion style, a white piano, double curtains from the classical style are mixed with elements of pop art, ethnic, high-tech.

What goes with a purple sofa?

To make purple furniture look as advantageous as possible, you need to choose other interior items correctly.

What curtains go with it?

The best option for a purple sofa would be light curtains with an ornament and colors of the same or similar color.

• Double-layer thick curtains will protect from bright light and street noise. One side of the curtain can be purple, and the other gray, yellow, white.
• To emphasize the depth of color, it is better to use plain fabrics with a smooth surface.
• The texture of the curtains should match the upholstery.
• Cotton or linen curtains will look like “poor relatives” next to a velor sofa, on the contrary, heavy curtains made of brocade or velvet will ruin the charm of Provence.

The photo shows a classic interior based on antique motifs, heavy curtains are beautifully draped with graphic large folds.

What color pillows to choose?

Sofa pillows can completely transform the original look of upholstered furniture. If pillows in the same color as the upholstery seem too boring, you can choose pillowcases in contrasting colors – light green, yellow, turquoise. Neutral gray, black or white pillows will emphasize the dominant color of the purple upholstery.

Blanket or bedspread

A bedspread or blanket of the same color, only made of a different fabric, will look beautiful on a purple sofa. A cape with satin or satin inserts is suitable for matte or velor upholstery; large-knit woolen blankets are very popular. An exclusive handmade bedspread will be a worthy decoration for expensive upholstered furniture.

How to choose a carpet?

For a plain purple sofa, it is better to choose a light carpet with a simple pattern; sofas in a classic style combine well with a patterned carpet of a regular geometric shape. One of the latest trends in interior decor is carpets with an aged, “worn” surface. Such an original texture of the floor covering will add a relaxing casualness to a pompous interior with expensive furnishings.

In the photo, a purple sofa with emerald pillows has become a color accent in a light interior.

Wallpaper

Purple does not forgive encroachment on its regal position in the interior of the room. A win-win option for wall decor in the presence of purple furniture will be white or gray wallpaper with a rhythmic or abstract print. Neutral wallpapers harmonize the presence of rich complex color in the interior.

The combination of purple with turquoise, green or yellow is often found in nature. In such strong coloristic tandems, the colors complement each other with their brightness and expression. A painting with irises or crocuses can serve as a link between the purple furnishings and the colored wallpaper.

The photo shows an interior in a country style. A lilac set with suede upholstery and wallpaper with a plant print complement each other organically in a cozy living room.

Recommendations for choosing furniture

When choosing sofas, you need to consider the overall style of the apartment or house, the location of the rest of the furniture, the need for a sleeping place. Sets of sofas and armchairs have already gone out of fashion, a combination of similar in style, but not the same type of interior items looks much more interesting. This technique deprives the interior of monotony and gives it visual volume and individuality.

Mismatch between the wardrobe and upholstered furniture will bring an imbalance to the interior. Designers recommend choosing voluminous velvet or leather chesterfields for a massive wardrobe made of natural wood; walls with a minimum of decor will look organic next to a sofa on metal legs.

Before buying, check the quality of the sofa assembly; there should be no snags or crooked stitches on the upholstery; jamming and extraneous sounds are not allowed when unfolding the sofa; an unpleasant smell indicates low-quality filler and raw wood.

The photo shows a neoclassical interior. Purple shades make an original color tandem with light green and turquoise.