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Which sofa colour suits my interior?

If you're looking for the right sofa colour for your living room, it's important to consider the rest of your interior. Want to create a calm atmosphere? Then go for a light-coloured sofa. Prefer something more eye-catching? Choose a blue, green or red sofa. Discover which colour works best with your floor or walls.

A grey sofa in front of a light blue wall in the living room, with several colourful panels in orange, red, blue and grey.

Which sofa colour goes well with a wooden floor?

Do you have a light or dark wooden floor in your living room? Then you're in luck – many sofa colours will look great in your space. The choice is yours: do you prefer a neutral look, or would you like to add a splash of colour to your room? We’ve got some great options for you.

Neutral tones:

  • Beige: A beige sofa can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that complements the natural look of a wooden floor.
  • Grey: Grey sofas offer a modern and elegant feel that contrasts beautifully with wood.
  • White: A white sofa brings a fresh and bright look, perfect for a minimalist or Scandinavian interior.

Earthy tones:

  • Brown: A light brown sofa can create a calm and natural vibe that blends well with wooden flooring.
  • Taupe: Taupe sofas offer a subtle and refined look that pairs nicely with the warm tones of wood.

Pastel colours:

  • Light blue: A light blue sofa adds a calming touch and contrasts gently with the wooden floor.
  • Light green: Light green sofas bring a fresh and natural feel that works beautifully with wood.

Accent colours:

  • Yellow: A yellow sofa can bring a cheerful and lively energy that pops against a wooden floor.
  • Pink: A soft pink sofa adds a gentle and welcoming touch that complements the warmth of the wood.
  • Blue: A blue sofa brings a bold and energetic feel to your room. Whether you go for light or dark blue, it’s a great match for wooden flooring.

A woman wearing a green blouse is dancing in a living room with a VIMLE sofa and a VINDUM rug on a dark wooden floor.
A dark grey LILLEHEM sofa in a bright living room with a light wooden floor.

Choose the right sofa colour to match your walls

Match your sofa colour to the colour of your walls. Whether you have light or dark walls, at IKEA you’ll always find a sofa that suits your style. Here are a few suggestions:

  • White walls: Almost any sofa colour works well. Want a fresh and modern look? Go for a grey, blue or green sofa. Add cushions in contrasting colours like yellow or red to create a lively atmosphere. Prefer a more calming vibe? Choose cushions in neutral tones like beige, brown or grey.
  • Beige walls: Sofas in earthy tones such as cream, brown, taupe or olive green pair beautifully with beige walls. Style your sofa with cushions in warm colours like orange, red or gold to instantly brighten the space.
  • Grey walls: Grey walls provide a neutral backdrop, so you can choose almost any sofa colour. For an elegant look, opt for a sofa in navy, green, dark grey or black. Mix and match cushions in various colours and combine plain ones with patterned cushions for a playful touch.
  • Green walls: Sofas in neutral colours like white, beige or grey create a calm and natural feel. Add cushions in complementary colours like yellow, pink or purple to bring a bit more life and playfulness to the room.
  • Taupe walls: Sofas in warm shades like brown, orange or terracotta work well with taupe walls. But a bold light blue or blue sofa can also be a great match. Will you play it safe, or are you ready to add a splash of colour to your interior? Cushions in rich tones like burgundy or deep blue give the space a refined and stylish look.

A light green/wood LANDSKRONA 3-seat sofa with four dark green decorative cushions in a living room with green walls.
A beige/grey KIVIK 3-seat sofa with chaise longue in a living room with blue walls.