Decoration Ideas for Red Couches

Throw Pillows

• One of the easiest ways to decorate a red couch is with throw pillows. You can find pillows in a variety of colors, patterns and fabrics, so you can choose several looks for your couch. If your walls are a neutral color and you want to add warmth to the room, opt for pillows in brown, gold or rust shades. However, soft neutral-colored pillows such as cream or ivory are a better option if your walls are a rich, warm color. Green pillows are an ideal complement to a red couch, adding a contrasting cool tone to the room. Avoid kelly green throw pillows, though, because you’ll wind up with a look that seems more appropriate for a Christmas tree. Instead, opt for soft green pillows such as sage or moss.

Area Rug

• An area rug is another way to accessorize a red couch. It helps to define the seating area in a living room or a family room, and it provides an anchor for the entire space. As with throw pillows, the wall color should influence the color of your area rug. However, a rug is an ideal spot to add pattern to your room, particularly if the pattern features a red color that matches the couch. If your couch has a traditional style, an Oriental rug is an attractive option. However, if the couch has clean, modern lines, find an area rug with a geometric pattern for a funky, contemporary look.

Curtains

• If the majority of your room is decorated with neutral shades, the window treatments offer an opportunity to incorporate an additional red element so there is a sense of balance with your couch. Look for curtains that match the red in your couch, and choose a fabric that matches the room’s style. Silk or satin curtains are an attractive option if you prefer a formal look, while cotton is an ideal choice for a casual look. If you feel your room features too many solid blocks of color, use pattered curtains that complement the sofa, such as a red-striped or red floral design.

Flowers

• A red couch can be a striking focal point for a living room, but if you plan to use it in that way, limit the use of red in the rest of the room so the couch stands out. However, small red accents throughout the room tie its look together. Red flowers are an ideal option because they aren’t too flashy and you can place them anywhere in the room. Silk flowers are a useful option because you never have to worry about them wilting or dying. Place your flowers in a white or cream-colored vase, so the red of the blooms pops and picks up the color of the sofa.