Ideas for matching armchair and sofa

If the sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture in the living room, the armchair, always by its side, is no less important. Sofa and armchair, together, are the true protagonists of a comfortable and welcoming living space and manage to confer a certain sophistication to this fundamental part of the home.

Matching armchair and sofa is not as easy as it might seem: one can make more or less eccentric choices, others more refined, others more fashionable. You can choose to consider a harmonious combination of upholstered items, or proceed by contrast. Here are some style ideas to match armchair and sofa with taste, for a unique and trendy ambience.

Ideas for matching armchair and sofa: styles, colours and upholstery

Thinking that there is only one “correct” way to match armchair and sofa is a mistake. The combination of armchair and sofa can follow different styles, tastes and therefore different pairings. One can, for example, decide to proceed by association or by contrast, both in colour and style and in the type of upholstery.

Matching armchair and sofa: same style or different?

The style of an armchair does not necessarily have to follow the style of the sofa to which it is matched. One can therefore proceed in two different ways.

• One can opt for an armchair and sofa that are identical in style: here there is visual continuity, there are no excesses, the proportions are maintained, and everything appears well thought out and absolutely harmonious. What also transpires is maximum compatibility in terms of structural elements, materials and upholstery.
• One can choose an armchair stylistically completely at odds with the sofa: this option can transform an anonymous room into an original and uniquely designed context. For example, the combination of a modern sofa with an armchair with more classic lines (or vice versa), can give a unique and personal touch to the living room at home.

Matching armchair and sofa: matching or contrasting colours?

Colour plays a fundamental role in an interior design project. To match armchair and sofa with a certain taste, you can

• opt for a monochromatic choice: this is the most traditional coordination, perfect for all living rooms and capable of satisfying different stylistic requirements. In this case the colour does not have to be exactly the same, but it is possible to choose two different shades but of the same hue.
• Choose two different, contrasting colours, but they must match each other well. This choice is very original and undoubtedly has character.

Matching armchair and sofa: similar or different upholstery?

Armchairs and sofas can be made of the most diverse fabrics: from cotton to linen, velvet to microfibre, leather to imitation leather, and so on. The choice depends not only on the style of the home, but also on personal taste, current trends and other practical requirements.

So, armchair and sofa can both be chosen in the same material, therefore with similar upholstery, maintaining the same colour or opting for a bolder choice, of contrasting colours.

Or it is possible to combine armchair and sofa in different materials, but which visually manage to guarantee a pleasant impact.

Matching armchair and sofa at their best: 3 main rules to follow

1 – Match no more than three colours

To best combine armchair and sofa, even if you want to proceed by contrast or want to create a lively or eccentric ambience, it is always a good idea not to overdo the colours. In fact, it is advisable to combine no more than three different colours (this rule does not only apply to sofas and armchairs, but generally in interior design). A main colour, a secondary colour and a third accent colour should be selected. The main colour should account for 60% of the room colour, the secondary colour for 30% and the accent colour for no more than 10%.

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2 – Choose furniture in proportion to each other

To best match armchair and sofa, it is absolutely necessary to select furniture that is proportionate to each other.

The size of the armchair must be assessed in relation to the length of the sofa. For a two-seater sofa, for example, a small armchair, even a rather small one, is perfect; a four-seater sofa, or even more, requires a fairly large armchair (or even two). In very spacious living rooms, then, as in open spaces, it is good to consider that an armchair that is too small would disappear among the other furnishings.

3 – Flanking classics from different eras

If you decide to opt for classic furniture, for a tasteful sofa and armchair combination it is necessary not to opt for seats from different eras: the final effect could be really unpleasant.

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Arredare Moderno offers a wide selection of modern armchairs and sofas in a variety of colours, covers, sizes and shapes. To furnish a unique and attractive living room, simply be inspired by current trends and select the ideal model for your personal taste and needs.