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Dark Navy Living Room - Sofa???

Yasemin Ozekimci

4 years ago

Hi everyone,

We've just finished decorating the living room and I'm desperate for a new sofa. Which colour would work? I quite like the idea of matching the wall colour to the sofa (both dark navy) but it's quite a dark room already.

I'm also not confident enough to go with mustard sofas; we'll have mustard accents (pillows, lamp shade etc) but I'd like something plain to not stand out too much.

Any thoughts?

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Sonia

4 years ago

So many colours go with navy, but my favourites are deep green velvet, very plush, pale grey, which would go with your mustard accessories or, my favourite, a slightly worn tan leather. Very cool!

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Juliet Docherty
4 years ago
Something like a tan one (like Sonia's last image) may be a good idea because it goes with so many schemes. It looks really good with navy but also with pared down neutrals and even goes with dirty pinks. Natural linen would also look good with navy.
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4 years ago
Definitely any of the above. Tan / Cognac Leather for more drama, pale grey for subtle, or a neutral for a little more warmth. I personally wouldn't pick Navy.
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I’d aim for a pale grey. Definitely not navy as it might make the room feel too dark and oppressive.
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Catherine White Interiors
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I love the tan sofa! Also if you have it in leather will hopefully last longer etc. Warms up the space. Grey is great too, but it feels like it is everywhere these days, so I like to try and go for a bit of colour where I can. Good luck with your project!
Yasemin Ozekimci
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks so much everyone for your helpful tips!! :)

I think with two dogs pale grey might not be too convenient, but I happen to have a tan fabric sofa which I think with a bit of TLC might work in the space. hooray!
hannahlouisecarrier
4 years ago
Generally they say if you've got dark walls to go with a lighter sofa. Whites are good but not practical so grey is always a safe option. Looking at the inspiration images some others are posting on this thread, grey really seems to pop.

Maybe something with a traditional shape like these two from abreo.co.uk?

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