Black sofas: varieties and choices in the interior
The choice of a sofa is a crucial moment, because most often it is the main accent of the room. And the general perception of space depends on what shape, size, and most importantly, color it will be. A black sofa can be considered a good solution, however, you need to take into account all the nuances before buying such furniture. Consumers who choose black sofas should definitely know what varieties exist and how to make a choice so that the product fits harmoniously into the interior.
Features of black sofas
Black sofas are very comfortable in terms of creating any design. Such a piece of furniture can fit into almost any style, the main thing is to complement the interior with the right interior items. Black color is combined with absolutely any color, this is its huge advantage. The only thing to consider when choosing a color for it is that there should not be many shades, 1-2. If there are more of them, you need to pay attention to the compatibility of the selected options with each other.
Black copies can be installed in any room - living room, hall, bedroom, study, and even in the nursery with a skillful selection of other accessories.
Sizes and shapes can be very diverse, just like sofas in other colors. Upholstery is most often used on black sofas from expensive materials, since such furniture emphasizes style and symbolizes luxury. Most often it is natural leather; eco-leather can be used as a substitute.
Can be used velvet and velor, but such products need constant care, since it is on the black surface that all threads, hairs and various dirt are visible. No matter how stylish and elegant the black sofa looks, it will not work for small rooms, since visually it will further reduce the room. As a last resort, it can be a very small option surrounded by light colors.
Varieties
Black sofas can be subdivided according to various criteria - configuration, folding mechanism, the presence of additional parts, design solution.
- The choice depends only on your own preferences, the chosen interior and the availability of free space... Most often, you can find straight sofas that can be placed against any wall. These are suitable for any room and even a kitchen. A corner sofa is a good solution for a hall or living room where guests are welcomed, and any company will feel comfortable on such a sofa.
A modular sofa can become the main accent of a spacious room, where, for example, a home theater is located.
- The sofa can be non-folding or folding. The first option is most often used in kitchens and hallways, where there is little space. It can be a small two-seater sofa. The folding mechanism can be anything. The most popular are "book", "eurobook", "accordion", "click-blot", "elf". Everyone chooses the type that he likes and is most comfortable with.
Most often, the option of unfolding in the choice of black sofas does not really matter, since it is an interior decoration in the hall, and it is laid out only when guests have to spend the night.
- As additional elements, the sofa can be equipped with shelves, a table, it can be with or without armrests.
- Most often, a black sofa is a self-sufficient piece of furniture that does not require special additions. It is each homeowner who decides for himself how to complement the interior and how to highlight accents. But sometimes you can find a product with contrasting stitching, for example, white, with rhinestones, various pillows to match the sofa, contrasting (white) or, conversely, bright (red or yellow).
Dimensions (edit)
Modern stores offer a huge selection of upholstered furniture in various colors. This is not to say that black variations are so common. These are mainly leather copies, the width of which can be 160, 180 or 200 cm. It is much easier to buy a large black sofa than a small one. But even if you did not manage to find the sofa of your dreams in the store, this is not at all a reason for frustration.
Many furniture stores offer custom-made products with the upholstery that the future owner wants to see in his room, and in the size that is needed. So you can always order a small copy for a room or a mini sofa for the kitchen.
Styles
Before purchasing a black sofa, you need to decide on the style. Despite the fact that the color is universal, it will not suit every style. The following areas can be considered the ideal option.
- Loft. The black sofa can become the main piece of furniture here. It can be placed against the background of a gray brick wall, or a white version will come in handy. A sofa with white stitching would also be appropriate in this case.
- Minimalism. A small black sofa will complement pieces of furniture of the same color. But then curtains, carpet or some kind of accessory should be in a contrasting color.
- Japanese. It can also harmoniously fit into the interior, but the sofas should be low, small, no frills.
- Classic. Here the black sofa can be considered the "king", especially if it is made of leather, it looks chic and expensive. In addition, a carpet in a contrasting color will suit it, well-chosen lighting will emphasize the greatness of such a sofa.
These are the optimal stylistic solutions. But as they say, the taste and color ... And therefore every owner has the right to come up with options and fit a black sofa in a Scandinavian or retro style, look for a copy with rhinestones or add them to a piece of furniture on their own.
What can be combined in the interior?
Both leather and fabric black sofa require careful attention to the fact that what will be located around it.
- Wall decoration. First of all, it should be borne in mind that if such a dark tone of the sofa is chosen, it will look advantageous only against the background of light walls - beige, pale blue, light green, white.
- Other furniture items. In contrast to such a sofa, a white table with chairs or a chest of drawers can successfully sit next to it. And if a black wardrobe or a slide is also attached to the black sofa, you should definitely complement the interior with a light wardrobe trunk and curtains.
- Curtains... The color of the curtains can be any. It depends on other decorative elements. White curtains, bright orange, yellow and red curtains will make a successful duet for a black sofa. The main thing is that there should be some kind of addition to them. For example, a sofa with red pillows will look harmonious if there are also red curtains in the living room.
- Other accessories... Stylish paintings or framed photos on the walls will complement the black sofa well. Original lighting fixtures will also be in place. And, of course, do not forget about blankets and pillows. They can become a bright accent. Flowers, a mini-fountain or an aquarium will be useful in a room with a black sofa.
Beautiful examples
You can imagine the interior in different ways and embody your ideas, but sometimes it is very useful to refer to specific photographs, to think over your design.
- A black leather sofa surrounded by large light windows and glass tables looks very advantageous. Pillows in light colors, plants and other decorative elements successfully complement the picture.
- There is nothing superfluous in this design. The black and white room looks stylish and original. In such options, decorative elements will always come to the rescue in order to add small touches and add a touch of comfort.
- Pale green walls and paintings in the same color palette - the perfect environment for black furniture. A big plus and large windows, due to this, there is enough light in the room. A carpet and a floor lamp complete the picture.
- But such bright splashes in the form of pillows and blankets will bring joyful notes and add warmth as opposed to the strict tones of furniture.... A fluffy rug and a white table complement the interior perfectly.
Below are video reviews of modern sofa models in black.