Purple sofa in the interior: types, upholstery materials, mechanisms, design, shades and combinations

Features of purple in the interior

Violet color immediately attracts attention and is associated with solemnity and luxury. The competent use of variations of violet will create an extraordinary design of an apartment or house.

• Violet harmoniously combines with cold or neutral shades: gray, white, black.
• The combination of violet with shiny surfaces in gold or silver will add luxury and drama to the interior. It is important to use this design technique sparingly, without turning the room into a decoration for a fabulous movie.
• Contrasting duets of purple with yellow, light green, mustard are found in both modern and classic interiors. This bold coloristic combination opens up many possibilities for furniture designers.
• The tandem of purple and blue looks exquisite, creating a sophisticated color scheme. This combination is chosen for interiors in a romantic style.
• Psychologists believe that this color promotes relaxation, so purple furniture is suitable for comfortable relaxation areas.

Varieties of upholstery material

Practicality and durability of upholstered furniture depend on the upholstery material.

• Leather. Genuine leather belongs to the luxury upholstery. For upholstery, pig, horse or goat skin is used. It is advisable to choose a skin treated with dirt and water-repellent compounds. Upholstery made of genuine leather over time will only look more interesting due to natural scuffs.
• Leatherette. The basis of leatherette is PVC, over time, this artificial material begins to release harmful substances. For the modern buyer, he is not too attractive because of the rough texture and rigidity, so large furniture manufacturers no longer use leatherette for upholstery.
• Eco leather. Eco-leather is a high-tech material. By softness and texture, it is as close as possible to natural skin. Eco-friendly leather consists of cotton fiber and safe polypropylene.
• Tissue. The most common fabric upholstery is jacquard, tapestry, flock, velor. Jacquard fabric can be additionally treated with a special compound that protects against dirt, water and even the claws of pets.

In the photo there is a lilac velor suite in the hall with marble walls.

Leather upholstery should be periodically wiped with a damp cloth to maintain softness and elasticity.

In the photo, a modular headset made of eco-leather, if necessary, the corner module can be easily moved to another place.

Tones, shades and color combinations of violet

Violet refers to complex colors, it is obtained by mixing red and blue tones. Depending on their proportions, violet can be warm or cold, muffled or bright. When you add green, you get royal purple.

• For classic interiors, a sofa in a noble dark purple color is suitable.
• For lofts it is better to choose a brown-purple upholstery of upholstered furniture.
• The lilac sofa will organically look in an eco-interior next to a natural tree.

In the photo, a large purple sofa stands out against the white walls in a modern interior.

In the photo on the left, the purple sofa with the ottoman fits beautifully into the neoclassical interior. In the photo on the right, the eggplant sofa is decorated with olive and turquoise pillows.

In the photo, a set of upholstered furniture is pale purple in a modern style.

In the photo on the left, plum-colored upholstered furniture made the room in gray tones more expressive.

Shapes and sizes of sofas

Depending on the shape, sofas are: corner, straight, modular and island.

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  Corner models universal for spacious rooms and have the largest size. The corner sofa can be equipped with a shelf, a minibar, a coffee table. For corner sofas, transformation mechanisms for the puma and dolphin are provided.
• Direct sofas universal for any room. For the kitchen, you can choose a small mobile sofa on wheels. In small rooms folding models or sofas with roll-out berths are relevant. Upholstered furniture with the mechanisms "eurobook", "click-gag", "accordion" doubles after the transformation.
• Island upholstered furniture divides large spaces into comfortable functional areas.
• From modular sofas make up various combinations that are most suitable for a particular room.

On the picture the interior of the living room uses purple and black shades. Glass gloss of a coffee table and a bar counter supports a cold scale of design.

Sofa Design

In the last century, the presence of upholstered furniture spoke of the welfare of the owners, today everyone can choose the best option for themselves in terms of price, functionality, design.

Sofas in a modern style have a concise design without fringe and elaborate details, the expressiveness of such furniture will add contrasting colors and combinations of textures. The forms of modern sofas vary from deliberately simple with a clear geometry to extravagant models.

The photo shows a bright purple corner sofa in a modern style.

A classic sofa has proportional shapes, the armrests and legs are often decorated with carvings, fabrics of muted tones or leather are suitable for upholstery.

The Chester sofa looks exquisitely in the classic interior. Chester has the same height of the armrests and backrest, which is decorated in the form of a carriage screed. Soft details stitched with rhombic threads remind of the splendor of royal carriages.

Volumetric sofas upholstered in a tapestry with a floral pattern: lilac branches, gloxinia, violets, look cozy at home. Striped fabrics are relevant for both modern design and antique furniture in the style of shabby, Biedermeier, French classics. Light and elegant mid-section sofas on thin legs visually lighten the space and make the room brighter.

In the photo on the left is a striped soft lilac sofa of an original form.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Violet is rarely found in nature, so it always stops looking at yourself.

Examples of sofas in the living room

The living room with purple furniture offers relaxation and luxury. Soft lilac tones will fit into the calm beige interiors; for rooms with a lack of light, a bright fuchsia sofa against a white wall or by the window is suitable. A wall made of dark natural wood will harmonize with a sofa in the color of violets.

On the picture a velvet purple sofa with a golden cord edging makes up a harmonious composition with a fireplace and a wooden table in the interior of a country house.

Kitchen Ideas

The sofa can delicately separate the living area from the kitchen in the studio apartments. For the kitchen-living room, small double sofas are suitable, which can be placed next to the table, on the balcony or deployed with a back to the window. On such a sofa it is pleasant to have friendly conversations over a cup of tea.

In the photo on the left, a corner leather sofa forms a secluded resting place next to the dining area.In the photo on the right, the purple sofa emphasizes the warm milky color of the kitchen unit.

In the photo, a compact sofa in purple tones creates an atmosphere of comfort in a small kitchen-living room.

Sofas in the nursery

For a children's room, either bright shades of purple or pastel with a predominance of pink are suitable.

In the photo on the left is a blackberry sofa in a room for a teenager. In the photo on the right, the lavender sofa and wallpaper in the room for the girl are beautifully combined with soft blue curtains and a carpet.

What style is best to decorate?

Each interior style, both modern and classic, is characterized by certain colors and textures.

• Against the background of a brick wall in a loft, a sofa made of genuine leather with metal rivets will look great.
• Art Deco is Hollywood chic of the 30s of the last century, the deep violet shades of velvet or silk upholstery correspond to the claim of this style to exceptionalism and aristocracy.
• Hi-tech furniture is appealing to those who are passionate about futuristic aesthetics with its austere shapes and chrome elements. Glittering white metal details accentuate the cool amethyst shade of the upholstery.
• Minimalism is close to hi-tech with its laconicism, but it is more restrained in the use of decor. The sofa in the style of minimalism is characterized by simplicity of design combined with monochrome upholstery.
• Lavender color is one of the symbols of Provence. A sofa upholstered in matte natural fabric of such a color will create an atmosphere of home comfort in the French province.

On the picture purple sofa in the interior in fusion style, white piano, double curtains from the classical style are mixed with elements of pop art, ethno, hi-tech.

What will suit a purple sofa?

To purple furniture looked the most advantageous, you need to choose the right other interior items.

Which curtains are suitable?

The best option for a purple sofa will be light curtains with ornament and coloring of the same or close color.

• Two-layer blackout curtains protect from bright light and street noise. One side of the curtain can be purple, and the other gray, yellow, white.
• To emphasize color depth, it is better to use plain fabrics with a smooth surface.
• The texture of the curtains should match the upholstery.
• Cotton or linen curtains will look like “poor relatives” next to a velor sofa; on the contrary, heavy curtains made of brocade or velvet will destroy the charm of Provence.

On the picture classic interior based on antiquity, heavy curtains are beautifully draped in graphic large folds.

What color pillows to choose?

Sofa cushions can completely transform the original look of upholstered furniture. If pillows to the tone of the upholstery seem too boring option, then you can choose pillowcases in contrasting colors - light green, yellow, turquoise. Neutral gray, black or white pillows accentuate the color dominant of the purple upholstery.

Blanket or bedspread

On a purple sofa, a blanket or a plaid of the same color will look beautiful, only from a different fabric. For matte or velor upholstery, a cloak with satin or satin inserts is suitable, large-knit woolen blankets are very popular. Exclusive handmade bedspread will be a worthy decoration of expensive upholstered furniture.

How to choose a carpet?

For a plain purple sofa, it is better to choose a light carpet with a simple ornament, sofas in a classic style combine well with a patterned carpet of the correct geometric shape. One of the latest trends in interior decor is carpets with an aged, wiped surface. Such an original texture of the flooring will add relaxing negligence to the pathos interior with expensive furnishings.

On the picture a purple sofa with emerald pillows has become a color accent in a bright interior.

Wallpaper

The violet color does not forgive the encroachment on its regal position in the interior of the room.A win-win version of wall decor with purple furniture will be white or gray wallpaper with a rhythmic or abstract print. Neutral wallpapers harmonize the presence of rich complex colors in the interior.

The combination of violet with turquoise, green or yellow is often found in nature. In such strong coloristic tandems, colors complement each other with their brightness and expression. The link between the violet decor and colored wallpaper can be a picture with irises or crocuses.

On the picture interior in a country style. A lilac suite with suede upholstery and floral prints organically complement each other in the cozy living room.

Recommendations for choosing furniture

When choosing sofas, one must take into account the general style of the apartment or house, the location of the rest of the furniture, the need for a berth. Sets of sofas and armchairs are already out of fashion, it is much more interesting to combine a combination of similar in style, but not the same interior items. Such a technique deprives the interior of monotony and gives it visual volume and personality.

The mismatch of the cabinet and upholstered furniture will imbalance the interior. Designers recommend choosing voluminous velvet or leather cheers for a massive cabinet made of natural wood, the walls with a minimum of decor will organically look next to a sofa with metal legs.

Before buying, check the build quality of the sofa, there should be no puffs or crooked lines on the upholstery, when the sofa is laid out, jamming and extraneous sounds are not allowed, an unpleasant odor indicates a poor quality filler and raw wood.

On the picture neoclassical interior. Violet shades make up the original color tandem with light green and turquoise.

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Spectacular furniture has become a favorite of many designers, depending on the shade of the upholstery and shape, the purple design will be an adornment of any interior.