How to Furnish a Living Room With a Red Sofa

Even in a muted tone, a red sofa makes a statement all on its own. To make sure the decorative statement isn’t overpowering, homeowners should carefully furnish and accessorize a living room to establish just the right balance between a punch of color and too much pizzazz. For just one color, red does many things; it commands attention; it adds pop; and it is a driving force for drama. Decorate the rest of your room in such a way that other furnishings and accessories don’t go unseen.

Things You'll Need

• Throw pillows
• Paint
• Decorative accents

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Instructions

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     Choose remaining furniture pieces in a softer, more neutral tone such as white, cream or brown.

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     Accessorize the red sofa with pillows in a subdued pattern or color. Use a bolder pattern or red decorative pillow on other furniture pieces to create a balance among the furnishings.

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     Create a subtle backdrop for the furniture and accessories. Paint the walls in a neutral wall color such as a light gray or brown, or paint the walls a shade of white.

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     Accentuate substantial decorative pieces in black, such as the fireplace mantle or hearth or a grouping of photographs on the wall.