Purple sofa in the interior: types, upholstery materials, mechanisms, design, shades and combinations

Features of purple in the interior

Purple immediately attracts attention and is associated with solemnity and luxury. The competent use of violet variations will create an extraordinary design for an apartment or house.

• Purple is harmoniously combined with cold or neutral shades: gray, white, black.
• The combination of purple with shiny surfaces like gold or silver will add luxury and drama to the interior. It is important to use this design technique sparingly, without turning the room into a fabulous movie set.
• 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 sophisticated, 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 seating areas.

Varieties of material for upholstery

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

• Leather. Genuine leather is a luxury upholstery material. Pig, horse or goat leather 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 basis of the leatherette is PVC; over time, this artificial material begins to emit harmful substances. For the 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 natural leather. Eco-leather is made 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 protects against dirt, water and even pet claws.

In the photo there is a lilac velor set in a hall with marble walls.

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

In the photo there is 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 refers to a complex color, it is obtained by mixing red and blue tones. Depending on their proportions, purple is warm or cold, muted or bright.The addition of green produces a royal magenta.

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

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

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

In the photo, a set of pale purple upholstered furniture in a modern style.

In the photo on the left, 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 universal for spacious rooms and have the largest size. The corner sofa can be completed with a shelf, minibar, coffee table. For corner sofas, the mechanisms of transformation "puma" and "dolphin" are provided.
• Straight sofas 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 berth are relevant. Upholstered furniture with mechanisms "eurobook", "click-gag", "accordion" doubles after transformation.
• Island upholstered furniture divides large spaces into comfortable functional areas.
• From modular sofas make up various combinations that are most suitable for a particular room.

On the picture the interior of the living room uses purple and black shades. The glass luster of the coffee table and bar maintains the cool color scheme of the design.

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.

Sofas in a modern style have a laconic design without fringes and pretentious details, contrasting colors and combinations of textures will add expressiveness of such furniture. 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 in muted tones or leather are suitable for upholstery.

The sofa-chester looks exquisite in a classic interior. The Chester has the same height of the armrests and backrest, which is designed in the form of a carriage tie. The soft details, stitched with diamond-shaped threads, are reminiscent of the splendor of the royal carriages.

Voluminous sofas upholstered with a tapestry with a floral pattern: lilac branches, gloxinia, violets look cozy at home. Striped fabrics are relevant both for modern design and for semi-antique furniture in the style of shabby, Biedermeier, French classics. Light and graceful midsenchuri-style sofas with thin legs visually lighten the space and make the room brighter.

In the photo on the left, a striped soft lilac sofa of the original shape.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Purple is rarely found in nature, so it always catches the eye.

Examples of sofas in the living room

The living room with purple furniture invites you to relax and enjoy luxury. Soft lilac tones will fit into calm beige interiors; for rooms with a lack of light, a bright fuchsia sofa against a white wall or by a window is suitable. The wall made of dark natural wood will be in harmony with the violet-colored sofa.

On the picture a purple velvet sofa with a golden cord edging makes a harmonious composition with a fireplace and a wooden table in the interior of a country house.

Ideas for the kitchen

The sofa can delicately separate the living area from the kitchen in studio apartments. Small double sofas are suitable for the kitchen-living room, which can be placed next to the table, on the balcony or turned back to the window. On such a sofa it is pleasant to have friendly conversations over a cup of tea.

In the photo on the left, a leather corner sofa forms 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 a cozy atmosphere in a small kitchen-living room.

Sofas in the children's room

For a children's room, either bright shades of purple or pastel shades with a predominance of pink are suitable.

In the photo on the left, a blackberry-colored sofa-book in the room for a teenager. In the photo on the right, the lavender sofa and wallpaper in the girl's room are beautifully combined with soft blue curtains and a carpet.

In what style is it better to decorate the interior?

Each interior style, both modern and classic, is characterized by certain colors and textures.

• Against the background of a brick wall in a loft, a sofa made of genuine leather with metal rivets will look great.
• Art Deco is the Hollywood chic of the 30s of the last century, deep violet shades of velvet or silk upholstery correspond to the claims of this style for exclusivity and aristocracy.
• High-tech furniture appeals to those who are passionate about futuristic aesthetics with its strict forms and chrome elements. The cool amethyst hue of the upholstery is accentuated by shiny white metal details.
• Minimalism is close to high-tech in its laconicism, but it is more restrained in the use of decor. The minimalist sofa is characterized by simplicity of design combined with monochrome upholstery.
• Lavender is one of the symbols of Provence. The sofa upholstered in matte natural fabric of this color will create an atmosphere of home comfort in the French countryside.

On the picture a purple sofa in a fusion-style interior, a white piano, double curtains from a classic style are mixed with elements of pop art, ethno, hi-tech.

What goes with a purple sofa?

In order for purple furniture to look as advantageous as possible, you need to choose the right interior items.

What curtains are suitable?

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

• Double-layer blackout curtains protect against glare 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 brocade or velvet curtains will destroy the charm of Provence.

On the picture classic interior inspired by antiquity, heavy curtains are beautifully draped with large graphic folds.

What color of pillows should I choose?

Cushions can completely transform the original look of upholstered furniture. If pillows in the tone of the upholstery seem too boring, then you can pick up pillowcases in contrasting colors - light green, yellow, turquoise. Neutral gray, black or white pillows accentuate the color dominance of the purple upholstery.

Plaid or bedspread

A blanket or blanket of the same color, only from a different fabric, will look beautiful on a purple sofa. For matte or velor upholstery, a cape with satin or satin inserts is suitable; large knitted 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 ornament; sofas in a classic style are well combined with a patterned carpet of the correct geometric shape.One of the latest trends in interior decoration is carpets with an aged, "worn out" surface. Such an original texture of the flooring will add a relaxing casualness to a pretentious interior with expensive furnishings.

On the picture a purple sofa with emerald cushions has become an accent color in the bright interior.

Wallpaper

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

The combination of purple with turquoise, green or yellow is often found in nature. In such strong color tandems, colors complement each other with their brightness and expression. A link between a purple setting and colored wallpaper can be a picture with irises or crocuses.

On the picture interior in country style. A lilac suede-upholstered set and wallpaper with a floral print complement each other organically in a cozy living room.

Furniture recommendations

When choosing sofas, one should take into account the general style of an 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.

The discrepancy between the cabinet and upholstered furniture will introduce an imbalance in the interior. Designers recommend choosing voluminous velvet or leather chesters for a massive natural wood wardrobe, walls with a minimum of decor will look organically next to a sofa with metal legs.

Before buying, check the build quality of the sofa, the upholstery should not have puffs and crooked stitches, when laying out the sofa, jamming and extraneous sounds are not allowed, an unpleasant smell indicates poor quality filler and raw wood.

On the picture neoclassical interior. Violet shades make up an original color tandem with light green and turquoise.

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Spectacular furniture has become a favorite of many designers, depending on the shade of the upholstery and shape, purple design will adorn any interior.