The turquoise range of shades is one of the most positive. It has long been associated with sea waves, giving a feeling of freshness, vigor, confidence and calm. Many intuitively choose shades from this range for interior decoration, because here they look unconventional.
The design of a living room with a turquoise sofa is one of these unusual solutions. But projects with similar furniture differ in intensity, style, and color combinations.
Features of turquoise color in the interior
When designing, take into account the following nuances:
- Despite its tenderness, turquoise is a fairly active and even slightly aggressive color, so it requires very careful handling. For example, it is not recommended to overload a room with a sofa of this shade with unnecessary decorative elements.
- Turquoise color is more suitable for sunny rooms with high levels of natural light.
- When using a cool shade of turquoise, it is important that the room does not look too cold, especially if it is done in white.
What decor to choose
No living room is complete without decorative items. Therefore, its choice must also be approached responsibly so as not to harm the overall picture of the perception of the interior.
- Gold frames on paintings hung on turquoise walls look gorgeous and rich.
- Spotlights and sconces on the walls illuminate the darkest corners of the room and create coziness.
- A glass chandelier with the addition of gilded decorative elements and a large number of light bulbs will completely illuminate the room in the evening and create a festive atmosphere.
Decorative elements are easier and cheaper to create coziness and beauty in the living room than to re-paste wallpaper to match the chosen decor.
Therefore, if you decide to live in a turquoise room for some time, then you can involve specialist designers who know all the subtleties of combinations of styles and colors in choosing the decor.
Sofa design options
There are two design options:
- Modular. It is a truly stylish, comfortable and functional design, consisting of modules that can be rearranged and used separately.
- Folding. It combines beauty and practicality and is considered an indispensable furniture attribute, which is a compact sofa during the day, and a comfortable sleeping bed at night. Folding models may differ in various transformation mechanisms, for example, book, eurobook, click-clack, accordion and others.
Thanks to a certain design option, it is possible to solve various interior problems and compensate for the lack of space, which is especially important in a small room, for example in a one-room apartment or in an apartment such as a studio.
What size should the carpet be?
In order to correctly correlate the dimensions of the carpet and the rooms, you need to take into account two main points - measure the total area of the room and the place where our “decorative friend” will presumably lie. Then we minus 25 cm from the walls, furniture and other things that will surround it, and estimate the approximate parameters.
A medium-sized round rug will divide the room into zones
By size, carpets are divided into:
- small – up to 3 m2;
- medium - from 3 to 5-6 m2;
- large - from 6 m2 and more.
The choice of quantity and dimensions will depend on the method of placement on the floor.
A small long rug looks good in a bright kitchen
What upholstery material comes in turquoise?
Also an important factor is the sofa upholstery, which is responsible for the quality and service life of upholstered furniture:
- Leather. It is an elite and luxurious upholstery that can be matte, lacquered, wrinkled or embossed.
- Leatherette. Gives the sofa model elasticity, smoothness and gives it a presentable appearance. However, faux leather can fade quickly.
- Eco-leather. It is soft and elastic and can have a different texture with embossing and dressing.
- Fabric. Modern upholstery velor, tapestry, suede textiles, velvet, flock, matting or other fabrics have a huge variety of textures, shade solutions and can be decorated with patterns and prints of any complexity.
The photo shows a sofa with turquoise leather upholstery in the interior of a modern living room.
Tip #2: pay attention to the composition of the product
When choosing the right carpet, do not forget that not only the shape and color should be ideal - the performance and quality characteristics are no less important. Natural carpets are soft to the touch, look good and luxurious. But don't forget that they are susceptible to fading and abrasion, and can also become an ideal environment for dust mites.
Synthetic carpets are the most affordable option both in price and in the variety of colors available. But although they are easy to clean, they will not be able to serve you for a long time: they quickly lose their appearance and wrinkle.
Think about the lifestyle you lead and how often you can clean. If you have children and pets in your home, choose the most practical models. A small carpet made of artificial or mixed materials is the best option.
Tones, shades and combinations of turquoise color
The sofa design in a deep dark turquoise shade, combined with yellow and mustard shades, will perfectly complement even the smallest room. Also, this color will look no less attractive in combination with soft blue, milky or pastel tones in the interior.
A rich bright turquoise model or cyan-hued products can be safely combined with other colorful elements, for example, in pink, blue, green, red, purple or lilac tones, the main thing is that the colors do not compete, but rather complement each other.
The photo shows the interior of the living room with a sofa made in black and turquoise shades.
This color scheme creates a particularly harmonious combination with yellow, terracotta, blue, beige, blue, black, white, as well as gold or silver. A gray-turquoise or turquoise-brown two-color combination is considered very impressive and original, in which turquoise opens up in a completely new way.
The photo shows a sofa structure with a dark turquoise ottoman in the interior.
General decorating tips
The checkered pattern is not very good next to such furniture. But twisting, exotic patterns will add originality to the room.
In a dark room it is better to choose saturated colors, in a light room – pastel ones.
If the idea is to focus on the furniture, you should not use bright contrasts so that they do not distract attention.
Shapes and sizes of sofas
Basic options for sizes and shapes.
Corner sofa
Currently, it is the most popular and aesthetic interior solution. This design easily fits into both spacious and small rooms, occupying an empty corner space.
The photo shows the interior of a living room with a corner sofa with turquoise fabric upholstery.
Straight
It is distinguished by an incredibly simple geometric shape, due to which it can be used to decorate the design of any room. The straight model fits perfectly along a wall or even in a corner.
Small
Miniature upholstered furniture significantly saves space in the room and, thanks to its compact size, can be placed almost anywhere.
Where to put the sofa
The arrangement of furniture depends on the shape of the room. The most difficult design decision is to install pieces of furniture in a rectangular space. A number of common mistakes that beginners make:
- installing large pieces of furniture opposite each other;
- separation of zones with massive cabinets;
- the location of the interior structures is close to the window.
When arranging furniture, you need to follow several rules.
Large models do not put one opposite the other. This is an iron rule that must be followed without fail. This will visually narrow this particular part of the room space, while the rest will remain empty. If the room is rectangular in shape, then this arrangement will significantly lengthen it.
It is not recommended to place furniture in close proximity to doors. Also near the window. The bulky structure will block the flow of natural light. In this case, even light colors of home decoration will not help.
It is important to remember the color combination when arranging. For a walk-through room where a turquoise sofa is used in the designer interior of the living room, you should not use the same shades in large quantities in the next room.
Sofa drawing and design ideas
It is especially beneficial to emphasize and shade the turquoise color of the sofa with the help of white armrests, thus the design will acquire an even more luxurious appearance. For small rooms, an excellent design solution would be models with legs that do not look bulky and thereby impart elegance and sophistication to the decor. An even more original design option are semicircular sofa structures; they have a very impressive and expensive appearance.
The photo shows a straight sofa in turquoise color, decorated with wooden legs.
A turquoise sofa with a striped print will fill the room with special freshness and, unlike the usual monochromatic product, will bring dynamism to the surrounding space. A classic design option is the aesthetically pleasing Chesterfield model, which can fit into almost any room.
Is it needed at all?
Several decades ago, a carpet was considered an indicator of status; only a few could afford to buy it, and therefore people saved their last money and bought at least a small carpet. Today there are other materials - linoleum, laminate and parquet, which, when skillfully selected, look impressive and have an undeniable advantage - ease of maintenance! But this is an option for very thrifty people who do not want to spend extra time on cleaning and think about the question of how to choose a carpet for the interior. Photos of such rooms are ascetic and spacious, but do they exude comfort? As a rule, no. That is why carpets are immortal, and no matter what whimsical fashion goes in circles, they can change the structure of the material, shape, colors, even purpose, but they will never go into oblivion.
Interior decoration with a turquoise sofa
Examples of decoration in the design of various rooms.
Photo of sofas in the living room
In order for a turquoise sofa to create a complete interior picture, it is better to emphasize it with various decorative elements in the same color scheme, for example, paintings, vases or curtains. Additional coolness in the room can be brought with the help of gray tones, and splashes of green color in the form of living plants or an aquarium will help to significantly refresh the atmosphere.
The photo shows the interior of the living room, decorated with a sofa with turquoise velor upholstery.
Sofa for the kitchen
The kitchen space is ideal for using turquoise. Metallized and silver surfaces of household appliances will be especially advantageous in combination with bright and unusual sofa upholstery.
In the children's room
A small sofa, a rich sea green color, will radically transform the nursery and become its most noticeable detail. This solution will fit perfectly into a boy’s room, and in combination with pink, it will be appropriate for a girl.
In the bedroom
In a dark bedroom located on the north side, with the help of delicate turquoise it will be possible to enliven the surrounding design and create a peaceful atmosphere conducive to comfortable rest. To complete the composition, the sofa structure can be complemented with a similar-colored ottoman, curtains and other decor.
The photo shows a bedroom with a turquoise sofa on legs.
How to choose a carpet for the floor to match your interior
To maintain external harmony, you need to remember one simple rule - the amount of coverage should be no more than a third of the room. This means that versions are possible - either one large carpet in the center, or two equal ones in different areas, for example, one in the center, the second in the far part between the TV and the sofa, or on different sides of the bed, if this is a bedroom. The main thing is that they collectively cover no more than a third of the room.
Tip: large carpets visually make rooms smaller, especially if they are dark in color, however, a small carpet will look very comical in a large room. It is necessary to clearly correlate such things.
The correct ratio of carpet size to room size
How does a sofa look in different styles?
The turquoise shade can be implemented in almost any style direction. For example, a soft sofa with scuffed wooden legs, surrounded by antique objects and complemented with lace pillows, can bring new colors to a Provence-style interior. In minimalism, a turquoise design with a clear, straight shape and plain upholstery looks especially harmonious. A combination with a gray color would also be appropriate here.
The photo shows a straight sofa in a light turquoise shade in a Scandinavian-style living room.
A bright or light turquoise model in a rustic country, urban loft or eclectic style looks no less interesting, adding a special piquancy to the design. Such upholstered furniture, characterized by rounded shapes, gracefully curved legs, backrest and armrests, can perfectly complement a classic interior.
The photo shows a classic interior with a turquoise sofa on wooden carved legs.
Tip #3: Choose the right rug size
Before you go to the store to buy a new carpet, measure the area of the floor you are going to decorate with it. A small model will help to emphasize the necessary areas. For example, there will definitely be a place for such a carpet in the living room near the fireplace. But compact sizes are not always appropriate: if you are going to place the bed on a carpet, make sure that the product protrudes beyond its boundaries. For the living room, choose a rug of a size that is wider than the sofa and covers the entire sofa area.
How to combine with other interior elements?
Examples of harmonious combination with various interior details:
- Curtains. Quite often, curtains are chosen to match the color of upholstered furniture; this solution is the most traditional. Depending on the style of the room, the curtains can be thick, massive, decorated with tassels and fringe, or they can be lighter curtains without unnecessary decoration. A paired chocolate-turquoise combination that fills the atmosphere with warmth and coziness, or a combination with a calm brown tint, looks very advantageous.
- Pillows. A beautiful complementary decor for turquoise will be plain white, gray, black or colored pillows in yellow and pink shades.
- Blankets, bedspread. A truly magical combination is achieved with a soft pink, light coffee and caramel blanket; a blood red and extravagant burgundy blanket looks very impressive.
- Carpets. To create a unique look, carpets on the floor are suitable, in deep blue, soothing green or even poisonous yellow tones, which go well with both light and dark turquoise.
- Armchair. A sofa decorated with a white or yellow armchair takes on a gentle and slightly romantic look. Combinations with emerald, light green, mint or sky blue armchairs and poufs will also attract attention and will not leave you indifferent.
- Wallpaper. The aqua-colored model will look especially advantageous against the background of neutral beige, gray, white, milky, pearl gray or blue-gray wallpaper. Turquoise also looks quite interesting when there is a green-yellow, green-blue or yellow-blue print on the walls.
The photo shows a small turquoise sofa combined with a soft pink blanket.
Thanks to the large number of shades, turquoise can be combined with both bright and more muted color palettes, thereby emphasizing and slightly diluting the overall interior picture.
Room furnishings
A sea-colored sofa can be combined with completely different interior elements, depending on the chosen style and the desired effect. To better emphasize it, it is recommended to install one or two contract armchairs or poufs made of the same upholstery material nearby. In order for cabinet furniture to be combined with turquoise, it is best to select it in the appropriate oriental style.
If the item is located in a modern living room, then it would be preferable to use natural wood or its imitation.
Furniture should be in harmony in details: upholstery or decor. There should be a common thread leading from one element to another. Otherwise, a turquoise sofa risks looking isolated and unnecessary. Well-chosen decor will help set accents: curtains, paintings, pillows.
Contrasting colors will look most impressive. For example, a combination of luscious marine upholstery of a sofa with chocolate or snow-white bolsters and pillows.
Adding coziness to a room with a hint of turquoise can be achieved with a handmade Indian-style rug. Carved boxes, screens and lamps of the same direction will help support the theme. You can play up the turquoise color of furniture using light: favorable lighting directed at the sofa will affect the tone that it conveys.
You need to be careful: the rays of the sun can cause some types of upholstery to fade.
Tip #5: pay attention to texture
Spill juice or spill something on the floor - if these situations are not only familiar to you, but also standard for your home, then you should forget about long-pile carpets. This is also a very impractical option for the dining area. Leave fluffy, shaggy and soft Moroccan rugs for the living room and bedroom - they belong there. But for the hallway and dining room, short-pile or lint-free carpets are best suited. They will look decent, and caring for them is much easier. Remember that the finer and smoother the texture of the carpet, the easier it is to clean.
