Bright, juicy, positive and calming - all this is about the color green. What if you choose a sofa in green? A great solution to add a bright spot to the interior and decorate gray everyday life with a summer-colored sofa!
Let's talk about how to combine different shades of a green sofa with other colors in the interior and where to place such a highlight. After all, it is the combination of colors that plays a key role in a harmonious interior, and in order not to make a mistake, you need to draw up a color scheme for the room yourself in advance or entrust this matter to a designer.
Tropical style or eco style
The shade should be as close as possible to the natural color.
Such a sofa should be placed near a window so that the rays of sunlight highlight the natural beauty of the sofa.
The importance of emerald color
On the one hand, emerald is associated with elegance and luxury that only the best gemstones can provide, on the other hand, it is reminiscent of nature: lush grass, dense forests and deep sea. It symbolizes royalty, wealth and sophistication, as well as freshness, vitality and flower harmony . Ireland is called the Emerald Isle - it owes this name to the intense greenery that grows on it, including clover, considered a symbol of good luck. Therefore, deep green color can also be considered a sign of prosperity.
In color psychology, green supports creativity and creative work, stimulates optimism, a sense of energy and vitality, and conveys prestige and luxury. Therefore, it is worth “inviting” emerald into the living room, study, office and bathroom - even one small element of this color will create the impression of confidence and elegance in the interior.
Where to find a suitable sofa
The main difficulty when choosing a sofa is that the classic style mainly prevails in stores. But do not forget that there is such a service as custom sofas.
Using this service, you can design the sofa of your dreams, down to such details as the shade of the upholstery and the color of the legs. After all, a problematic situation often arises when you really like the sofa, but in terms of dimensions it does not fit into the room.
Moreover, this is very profitable financially and in the fact that it will be possible to order a sofa in accordance with the required dimensions.
And if you haven’t yet decided what exactly to choose and how to place it, look at the above selection of photographs of a green sofa in the interior and get inspired!
How does green color affect the atmosphere in a room?
Marketers know exactly how color affects a person’s consciousness, and advise using it correctly in everyday life so as not to “go green with anger” and not experience “green melancholy.”
From a medical point of view, green color stimulates the functioning of the cardiovascular and reproductive systems, accelerates the regeneration of body cells, relieves negative emotions and eliminates irritation.
It also has a beneficial effect on vision. In ancient times, engravers had green beryl on hand, and office workers wore green glasses to relieve fatigue and eye strain.
An interesting fact: if you don’t see the color green for a long time, you lose faith in your abilities, your performance decreases, nervous exhaustion sets in, and a person begins to doubt the correctness of his decisions.
Photo of a green sofa
What does emerald color go with?
Emerald is a capricious color, so you must dose it skillfully. Neutral colors are a great setting for it - somewhat serious without being competitive . White will be a light and refreshing background. Light gray will help create a sense of balance, softness and calm, while dark gray will create an aura of self-control and wisdom.
Let's not be afraid to pair emerald with black or anthracite elements - both of these colors have a lot of elegance and mystery, so they can be the perfect company for a deep, ecstatic green. However, the most exquisite combination is a mixture of emerald and gold , the most royal of all colors - it will conquer the vibrancy of the green color and give it splendor.
Emerald green in the interior goes well with blue and pink - mostly in its pastel colors, but if you like extravagance, you can indulge in a little fuchsia or turquoise. Powdery pink brings sweetness, is associated with tenderness and love and creates an impression of warmth and tenderness.
Emerald will be an excellent counterbalance for him; it will protect him from immaturity and excess sweetness. Blue has calming properties, brings a dreamy mood, is associated with the sky and water - like no other color, when combined with greenery, it creates the impression of closeness to nature.
Emerald green should be introduced not only as a wall color, but also as accessories - sofas, armchairs, curtains or carpet. Let's pay attention to the nobility of materials and fabrics - their good quality and interesting textures will make emerald an even more sophisticated color. The unconditional hit of this season is velvet - soft and shimmering under the influence of light.
Many people don't trust this fabric because if it's low quality, it can look cheap and kitschy. However, it is worth giving it a chance and bringing it into your home, for example, in the covers of emerald armchairs , a sofa or even pillows. WOW effect guaranteed.
Emerald is also perfect as a tile color for kitchens and bathrooms . It will look great next to dark wood, as well as glass accessories such as vases, cake stand or fruit bowls.
Rules of care
Stylish, comfortable upholstered furniture will retain its presentable appearance for a long time if you carry out regular preventative cleaning to remove dust contamination. Knowing the characteristics of upholstery fabric, you can easily cope with the task. Synthetic fabrics with pile require delicate cleaning, so as not to damage the material, this action is carried out with a special brush and soap solution in the direction of the pile.
Cleaning of tapestry upholstery is carried out using the dry method using a vacuum cleaner, or, in extreme cases, with a soapy foam solution. Leather fabric should only be wiped with a damp cloth. For suede and nubuck, use a brush with rubber bristles. Any stains that appear on the fabric must be removed immediately so that you do not have to go to dry cleaning.
Upholstery materials
Focusing on the design, color and texture of upholstered furniture, you should pay attention to the quality of the upholstery fabric and its service life. Fabrics for upholstery of sofas are divided into textile, leather and synthetic fabrics. When purchasing a product with the required upholstery, you must check the fabric for a certificate indicating:
- abrasion resistance;
- fabric density for durability;
- indicator for stretching and shrinkage;
- peelability;
- the presence of a special impregnation that protects the fabric from fading, dust, moisture, and fire.
If a sofa with green shades is intended to be placed in the bedroom, then it is better to give preference to fabrics made from natural fibers (chenyl, cotton, linen, velor). For a living room, wear-resistant upholstery fabric such as microsuede, suede, flock, jacquard, or leather is more suitable. All textile fabrics are characterized by warmth and increased softness. Particularly durable upholstery fabrics, which have maximum wear resistance and abrasion resistance, are used for office sofas.
To ensure that the new sofa harmonizes well with the interior of the old room, you can take a photo of the room before going to the salon. This will make it possible to choose the right soft part in size and not get lost when choosing a color.
