Sofa - the main piece of furniture in the recreation area by the fireplace or TV. It is hardly possible to meet the living room without this element, which emphasizes the chosen style of the interior and its color scheme with its shape, design and color. An important role in the selection is played by the texture and color of the upholstery, which affect not only the practicality and durability of the use of the selected model, but also form the overall appearance of the room. Brown sofa in the interior - a popular solution when decorating rooms for any purpose.
Brown sofa in the interior
Color features
Brown color is represented by a mass of shades, each of which has its own characteristics:
- Dark brown is characterized by restraint and severity. More often this shade can be found in the office space.
- The brown color with a reddish tinge - “wenge”, which looks organically in classic interiors, looks saturated and unusual.
- You can visually increase the space with a beige-brown sofa - a pastel saturated shade that is soft and light.
- A universal shade appropriate for an interior decorated in any style is gray-brown.
- Light and airy shade - “cocoa with milk” can become the main shade in the interior of the living room.
Leather sofa for the interior in a classic style
Note! Dark brown shades do not combine with the decoration of purple, blue and black - the interior is gloomy and depressing.
Features of choice
When choosing a sofa, they first of all take into account how it will be used: as a relaxation area in the living room, as an additional or main berth. In any case, you need to choose only a convenient model. Many furniture stores offer versatile transformer models with storage.
Beige - universal
The advantage of such furniture is that you can put it in any room, as well as choose a model for any configuration: sofas are straight, semicircular, L-shaped. They are also made in any style and shade, from a variety of materials.
Dark models should preferably be used in spacious rooms.
Note! Sofas of a dark shade of brown visually hide the free space, making the room smaller. Therefore, it is recommended to use them exclusively in spacious rooms with light wall decoration.
The size of the sofa is selected depending on the area of the room. Furniture should not impede the free movement of the room.
Scandinavian style interior
It is also worth considering the design of the room: for classic interiors, furniture with clear, straight lines is chosen, and for elegant Provence style, furniture with smooth outlines is suitable.
Sofa for interior in Provence style
When choosing a sofa should take into account the design features of the model and control mechanism.
Table 1. Types of sofas by the method of transformation
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| A simple model with two positions: “sitting” and “lying”. To unfold it, you must raise the seat until you hear a characteristic click. | |
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| To decompose it, you need to pull the seat towards yourself. The back falls down from above. |
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| The principle of operation is like that of a “book”, but the position of “reclining” is added to two positions. |
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| The plane for sleep is formed due to the elongated seat - the principle of the mechanism is similar to the "Eurobook". |
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| The plane for sleeping is formed by the seat and two halves of the back. To lay out the sofa, you need to pull the seat. |
Upholstery Materials
Brown color looks different depending on the material of the upholstery fabric of the sofa.
Table 2. The most popular types of fabric
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| The fabric has a pile. It consists of five interwoven threads: four are arranged vertically, and one horizontally. The velor is soft and pleasant to the touch. It is a natural material. Among the shortcomings, the impossibility of wet cleaning of such an upholstery is noted. | |
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| Pile glued to the fabric base. The material is easy to care for, not afraid of mechanical stress, is characterized by high strength and elasticity. The downside is the ability of the fabric to absorb odors. |
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Chenille upholstery | At the heart of the material: fluffy yarn. The fabric is formed by jacquard weaving. It has excellent operational properties: resistance to abrasion, deformation, UV rays. Of the minuses, high cost, vulnerability to moisture and sharp objects are noted. |
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Faux suede upholstery | Imitates natural velor. Differs in low cost, elasticity, durability. Of the minuses, a tendency to deformation is noted. |
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| Lint-free fabric, partially contains artificial threads. It is characterized by high strength, rich patterns, similarity to silk. The downside is the high cost of the material. |
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Cotton upholstery | Printed fabric with dirt-repellent impregnation. Such a surface is not afraid of grease, water, various pollution. The material is easy to clean. Of the minuses note the high cost. |
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| The fabric is 100% cotton. It features X-shaped interweaving of threads, environmental friendliness, the possibility of wet processing, unique patterns. Of the minuses note the low resistance of the surface to burnout, loss of color brightness, mechanical stress. |
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Faux Leather Upholstery | Differs in durability, color fastness, simple leaving. The material is breathable and has a smooth surface. The disadvantages include vulnerability to mechanical stress, fire. |
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Genuine leather upholstery | Differs in naturalness, durability, rich appearance, wear resistance, air permeability. The downside is the high cost. |
Floor finish
The floor material can be any. The main thing is to choose shades so that the sofa is a few tones lighter or darker. Otherwise, the sofa will be lost on the background of the floor, merging with it. The leather upholstery of a sofa looks advantageously against a marble or ceramic floor. Upholstery made of fabric organically fits into the interior with a wooden floor or carpet.
Corner dark sofa expressively looks on a light background
Ceiling decoration
For the decoration of the ceiling choose traditional white color or other shades of light and cold colors. This will emphasize the warm shade of furniture and its central place in the interior.
If you choose a dark or warm palette for the ceiling, the room will seem smaller, and the sofa in it will not stand out as we would like.
Bright even ceiling and walls visually make the room more spacious and emphasize the minimalism style in the interior of the room
Wall decoration
You can select a brown sofa in the interior due to the correctly selected wall decoration - against their background, the furniture should stand out, and not merge. Therefore, as in the case of flooring, the shade of the walls should be a couple of tones different from the shade of the sofa or serve as a contrast.
A brown sofa will look good against a background of gray, white, red or blue walls - these are contrasting background colors that can bring furniture to the fore.
Gray neutral wall color blends perfectly with brown furniture
The role of textiles
The sofa is often decorated with textiles. Sofa cushions are often used - their color should organically combine with a shade of furniture. It is equally important to choose the right amount of pillows - they should not completely cover the sofa.
Bright sofa cushions in the design of a sofa group in the living room
What style can I use a brown sofa
A brown sofa will be appropriate in many style decisions. Do not assume that the only style in which brown furniture looks natural and organic is classic.
Table 3. Brown sofa in different interior styles
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| The sofa should have a strict, concise form. As upholstery, genuine leather or non-shiny, lint-free fabric is used. | |
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| This style tends to use natural shades of nature. To create a cozy and warm atmosphere will allow light colors. |
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| Here it is better to choose a model of dark brown color, which will stand out against the light background of the wall decoration of cold tones. |
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| An excellent background will be a light tiled floor. The sofa should have straight, clear and at the same time simple lines. Upholstery is selected plain. Hue - close to natural. |
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| This style is distinguished by luxury and wealth. The sofa should blend seamlessly with antique furniture. Production material - natural wood, upholstery - genuine leather or velvet. Decor and carving are welcome. |
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| A leather sofa with signs of frayed upholstery will be the main element in the interior in the loft style. |
What shades are brown combined with
The general perception of the interior depends on how correctly the remaining shades are chosen in the interior of the room with a brown sofa.
Table 4. The most successful combinations
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| A cozy atmosphere will be created by a combination of a cream shade with chocolate brown. If the walls are decorated with such a color, then on their background the brown sofa will look more gentle. | |
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| A classic combination appropriate for traditional and contemporary styles. |
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| The taupe of the sofa upholstery will be appropriate in a light interior. A gray neutral background creates a calm perception of space. |
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| This combination will make the interior brighter and fresher. |
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| A good combination for the interior of a girl or a bright romantic living room. |
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| This combination is universal. For a change, white, light blue, green shades of accessories are introduced into the interior. |
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| Two natural shades look natural and harmonious, creating an atmosphere of peace and inner balance. |
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| A fresh combination for the interior of a children's or teenage room. |
Often in the recreation area in the living room set not only a sofa, but also a couple of chairs. Not always a brown sofa can be adjacent to chairs of the same shade - too much brown in the interior is not too good, and the sofa will no longer be an accent element.
Combination with a white armchair
Therefore, you can choose chairs of other colors, combined with a sofa. So, white armchairs will create contrast and emphasize the main subject of the decor in the living room. With the help of red chairs, you can emphasize the shape and style of the sofa.
The combination of red is supported by sofa cushions of the same color.
Yellow chairs will draw attention to the recreation area and make its appearance modern.
You can visually make a brown sofa lighter and more elegant with the help of light emerald-colored chairs.
In which rooms can I use
A brown sofa will be appropriate not only in the living room, but also in other rooms. There are some nuances that should be considered when choosing a brown sofa and its location for rooms for various purposes.
In a “cold” interior, a brown sofa will create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth
Reasons for popularity and color features
Brown sofas are very popular not only in the design of the interior of a living room, but also in offices, cabinet rooms. Furniture has the following advantages:
- good compatibility with most styles
- a large number of varieties, designs,
- brown furniture is produced by almost all well-known companies,
- external respectability (especially for leather models),
- creating a cozy, warm atmosphere,
- color is used in budget and high-end models,
- It looks natural.
Brown has a calming effect. There is a rich palette of shades from light brown to dark chocolate. Depending on the style of interior design, sofas of the following colors are used:
- Beige brown. It is universal, very gentle and visually increases the space of the room.
- Taupe. Applicable for any style solution.
- Dark brown. It has strict lines, restrained design, so it is perfect for cabinet design.
- With a reddish tint. Such furniture has an unusual appearance, so it can become the main element of the interior.
Dark colors visually reduce the space, so in small rooms such furniture is better not to use.
Combining with other shades
The brown sofa accordion, as in the photo, will look great in an interior in which the shades are correctly used. Let's talk about the most successful combinations:
Cream. This tone goes well with chocolate, giving the living space maximum comfort. Creamy wall surfaces will make a simple brown sofa in the hall more tender.
White. Such a combination is considered classic, for this reason it is suitable for each style of design. The tones of the snow-white interior space are very diverse.
Saturated chocolate shades are perfectly combined with a cream background, and coffee - with milk. Experiments with the palette make it possible to create contrasting as well as calm interior spaces.
Grey. To create the brightest interior, it is enough to place a gray-brown sofa in it. The remaining shades are not necessary to add. A neutral shade of gray successfully emphasizes the original color of the situation, while creating a contrast that does not bother even after many years.
Orange. An orange-brown sofa in a fairly bright room refreshes it and illuminates dark places.
Pink. To some, this tone seems completely inappropriate. However, in fact, the combination is designed to equip the nursery. The pink-brown interior space has a positive effect on the child's psyche.
Burgundy. Will make every interior original. Furniture in a shade of red-brown will give the room stability and chic.
Living room
In most cases, this room is one of the largest in the housing, which is why the colors can be different. Give preference to the desired shade, should be guided by your preferences.
So, a chocolate sofa will be appropriate in the living room if the wall surface is painted in a similar color. In the hall, a brown leather sofa will be the best place for a family vacation.
Bedroom
Chocolate sofa bed perfectly calms, makes it possible to relax and rest comfortably. Very attractive room, decorated in various colors of one color palette. White ceiling surface will dilute.
Kitchen
A solid kitchen interior will help to make a brown leather sofa, evoking an incredible sense of rigor and following the traditions of the family. An attractive shade helps to enjoy a delicious meal.
Children
Furniture in a brown-green palette will help the baby develop as correctly as possible. An angular velor sofa not only takes up a minimum of space, but also soothes an excessively active baby.
The comfortable chocolate atmosphere is unique, harmoniously blending in with any style. Following the necessary rules for the combination of shades will create an unforgettable interior.
Stylistics
The brown-colored sofa fits most optimally into the interior created in the classic style. Fashionable styles also use a similar setting. In the latter option, you will need a competent arrangement as accessories that match the tone of the sofa. The best styles for using chocolate are:
Baroque. Luxurious original direction; products with expensive textile upholstery or leather sofas in a brown palette are suitable for it. The use of many decorative elements is unacceptable, exclusively noble ornaments in a limited amount are suitable.
Ethnicity. Velor upholstery in dark chocolate is suitable for an extraordinary interior. A great addition to it will be various sizes of pillows, as well as an orange plaid and a leopard carpet.
Empire. The style of the palace needs the necessary content. Chocolate Chester should have a massive back with gilding, velvet seats, molded armrests, as well as legs.
Minimalism. Natural leather light chocolate sofa will be a great accent in the interior space. With colorful pillows, photo frames and similar accessories, you can diversify the room.
A comfortable brown-colored sofa is an attribute of style that will not only enliven the living space, and fill it with a maximum of positive.
In the living room
In the living room, with the help of the sofa, a recreation area near the TV or fireplace is equipped, so preference is given to large roomy models with an expressive design. Locations are selected depending on the area of the room and the diagonal of the TV.
Corner sofa in the living room
In a spacious room or in an open-plan apartment, the sofa can be installed in the center of the room and used as an element of zoning of space.
A square coffee table emphasizes the shape of the sofa
When equipping a recreation area, a coffee table and a floor lamp, or cabinets with table lamps are installed in the living room near the sofa.
Recently, often visiting someone you can see home-made interior items from pallets or pallets. These are the structures used to transport goods. It’s not so difficult to make a sofa out of pallets (pallets) with your own hands, and in its quality it can be even better than the one that can be purchased in a store.
In the bedroom
If the bedroom is used not only for sleeping, but in the daytime it is used as a workspace, then the sofa will be an excellent alternative to the bed. This option is relevant for a one-room apartment, studio apartment or children's room, where you have to combine several functional areas at once.
Transforming sofa in a teenager's room
Most modern sofa models are transformed into a full sleeper. Some turn into a bunk bed.
When choosing such a sofa, one should take into account that the transformation mechanism will be used daily, so it should be of high quality and easily manageable. Many models of folding sofas are equipped with built-in drawers for linen - this saves space in the closet and does not install additional furniture.
Corner sofa in an open-plan apartment is used for zoning the space.
On the kitchen
When choosing a sofa for the kitchen, pay attention to its size, configuration and upholstery material - it should not absorb odors and pollution. Well-proven sofas with leather upholstery, which is easy to clean.
Sofa in the living-dining room
The kitchen sofa does not have to be laid out, but if the room allows, this function will never be superfluous.
Features brown in the interior
The main feature of brown is the variety of its shades. You can easily choose the one that most successfully fits into the image of your room. A few more features of brown in the interior:
- This coloring is universal and organically contrasts with many other colors. For example, with bright: turquoise, mustard. And with muffled: beige, blue, gray.
- Shades of brown have a beneficial effect on the human psyche, create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation.
- Brown is appropriate in any style, be it a classic interior, loft or Provence.
- Furniture of these shades is practical, it will not show signs of repeated use, as on light furniture.
Types of structures
When choosing a design, it is important to take into account many nuances: find out the dimensions of the room, determine for what purpose you need a sofa. Depending on the purpose, there are two main types of structures:
- Modular. This view is good in that you yourself can choose the elements of which the sofa will consist, its size and the number of seats. In the process of use, you can change the shape of the structure as you wish, moving and combining individual elements with each other.
- Folding. This view is more compact, but no less practical. There are several types of folding structures, they are transformed in different ways. If necessary, the folding design can easily provide you with an extra bed.
Both designs can be either straight or angular.
Upholstery Material
There is a huge amount of materials that can be covered with a brown sofa. Choose upholstery based on practical requirements or wear resistance. For example, if you have small children or animals, you should not buy furniture with expensive upholstery. It is better to choose a textile that will be easy to clean at home, or that can be easily changed.
- Leather. Suitable for classic noble interiors. The skin will always be relevant and will not go out of fashion for a long time. Shabby or aged skin also looks stylish. The material is easy to care for, but not cheap.
- Leatherette. If you are an opponent of genuine leather, but a leather sofa is what fits perfectly into your interior, use leatherette. Artificial leather is afraid of direct sunlight, it is easily cleaned from pollution with soap and water, it is not recommended to use a vacuum cleaner.
- Eco leather. An eco-leather sofa can be an alternative to an artificial one. It is durable, not afraid of moisture and consists of more natural components than artificial, which means it is less toxic and hypoallergenic.
- Suede leather. There is upholstery in natural and synthetic suede. The first is distinguished by a higher price, it must be handled carefully and accurately. The second is more resistant to damage, is not afraid of moisture and is easy to clean with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
- Tissue. Fabric upholstery abounds with a huge number of textures, patterns or ornaments. Chenille upholstery is popular, it is durable, contains natural and synthetic components, is not capricious in leaving. The removal of contaminants can be entrusted to a vacuum cleaner and liquid detergents. This includes fabrics that are not afraid of temperature and humidity changes in the apartment: flock, tapestry. You can take care of them in the same way as for chenille.
The photo shows an example of a brown sofa made of eco-leather in a light brown shade.
If you like soft velvety surfaces, choose microfiber, velor, velvet or velveteen. Do not use a vacuum cleaner to care for these tissues, as well as chemical detergents. Another variety of fabric upholstery is silk. It is used to decorate elite interiors; it is not suitable for everyday use in an apartment.
Instructions are attached to any upholstered furniture. Read how to properly care for a particular upholstery. Is the fabric suitable for dry cleaning, or can you do with improvised means. Get special impregnations to keep the brown sofa in pristine cleanliness for a long time.
The photo shows an example of folding brown sofas of different sizes in fabric upholstery. Solid beige carpet contrasts with the furniture.
Light brown
This shade of furniture will create a warm atmosphere. It successfully combines with bright colors, such as beige. To make the design boring, add bright accents in the form of pillows or a plaid.
The photo shows a version of a tan leather sofa. The furniture set is complemented by an ottoman on carved wooden legs.
Dark brown
Often a dark brown sofa decorates the interior in a classic style. It can be both leather and fabric. A dark brown sofa combined with light walls or a carpet will be a good combination.
The photo shows an example of a dark brown sofa in the interior of the living room. In the form of an accent, bright pillows with ornament.
Taupe
This shade organically fits into any design. Soft and muted, it will decorate the living room in high-tech or Scandinavian style. Use taupe as an accent in a dark interior, so you accentuate the contrast of the room.
Chocolate
This tone of furniture looks chic in velor or velvet design. Having executed a back of a sofa by a carriage coupler method, an appetizing and saturated shade will ideally fit into the art deco style. The shade of cocoa will also look noble.
In the photo, the design option for the modular corner sofa in a chocolate shade, decorated with white pillows of the original form.
Wenge
The shade of wenge for each looks different, it is rich in intensity and saturation. Choosing it as an upholstery, decorate the room with neutral tones so as not to overload the interior.
The photo shows an interior option in bright colors with a folding sofa in a shade of wenge. The furniture is complemented by pillows with geometric patterns.
Popular combinations of brown with other colors
Shades of brown harmoniously combine with a wide palette of colors. The trend is not out of fashion - beige-brown. Accents of bright colors, such as yellow, light green or with turquoise, will help to dilute the interior. Sofa upholstery can be two-tone, striped or combine many colors at the same time.
The combination of brown and blue has become fashionable in the last couple of decades. Furniture decor can be combined, for example, with a white bottom and a brown back. Or a red-brown frame with gold or sand armrests.
Design and shapes of sofas
The design of brown sofas is diverse, the range of materials allows you to create a selection in which it is not difficult to choose what you like the most. To design the sofa, you can choose a geometric ornament, strip or even a cage. Manufacturers offer upholstery material with patterns or color inserts. To create an exquisite and sophisticated interior, place the back of the furniture using the carriage screed method.
The photo shows a variant of a beige-brown corner sofa. The design is made in fabric upholstery with a pattern, supplemented with pillows.
