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A leather sofa is one of the ways to add colour black into your interior décor. It is durable, hides stains and is easier to maintain compared to fabric sofa. A black leather sofa is a stylish décor choice. It is versatile and accommodates all décor styles from traditional to modern, casual to formal.
To achieve the mood that you desire, surround the sofa with the right colours, textures and fabrics. Many people decorate their black leather sofas with white and chrome, which is not bad, but sometimes offers a cold look. It is better to find the right balance between your sofa and the rest of your décor.
Here is how to achieve this:
Colour: Choose accent colours that unify the space and paint your walls in light shades. However, avoid white or any variation of cream paint. Bright colours like red, orange or soft yellow pop very well against black leather. For those who don’t like screaming colours, go for varying shades of grey. These colours soften the effect of the black leather.
Accessories: Throw pillows are a great supplement for a black leather sofa. Go for two colours that will match your chosen colour scheme. Pick the colour of the wall and another, a darker version of the wall paint. Use matching throw pillows on your other furniture, like chairs and divans, to unify the look. Your throw rugs should have all the colours of your room’s colour scheme. The same applies to your wall hangings and other décor accessories like statues and vases. Balance the placement of your accessories in such a way that each area of the room has all the colours.
Other furniture: A black leather couch tends to give a room a hard-edged feel. You can soften this up and add warmth to the room by using wood-finished end tables and coffee tables. The furniture should complement your sofa; a modern sofa with clean lines will go with furniture with equally simple lines. A curvy sofa will go with rounded furniture. This, however, does not mean that you cannot have other leather furniture to balance your leather sofa. Opt for a leather chair or ottoman across the space to offer a balance.
Metals: Black leather sofas blend well with metals. For those who love metal, avoid shiny metal and go for matte-finished metal, which offers a warm feel to the room. A chrome floor lamp at each end of your sofa will provide accent lighting.
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