Decorative Room Ideas for Brown Leather & Blue Pillows

Contrast

• When pairing blue pillows with a brown leather sofa, choose shades that provide a contrast to create visual interest for the room. If your couch is a dark chocolate brown, opt for light blue pillows, such as robin’s egg or sky blue, so the pillows stand out against the rich color of the leather. However, if your sofa features a light brown or tan leather, go with a deeper shade of blue like indigo or steel blue for the pillows.

Neutral Walls

• If you want your brown leather couch and blue pillows to be the focal point of the room, choose a light, neutral shade for the walls. White provides a crisp, bright look, but it may seem too stark depending on how dark the couch and pillows are. Cream or ivory walls offer a softer alternative that adds warmth to the space. If your couch is dark brown leather, a tan shade may be the best option because it can give the room a more balanced look. You may even consider a mid-tone blue shade for the walls if your couch is extremely dark.

Nonmatching Furniture

• A brown leather couch can serve as your room’s focal point if the other furniture items don’t match it exactly. Choosing brown leather chairs and ottomans to go with the sofa may overwhelm the space and cause the furniture to seem to blend together. Instead, opt for furniture that works with the brown sofa without overpowering it. Easy chairs with cream or tan upholstery are an attractive option, and you can add blue throw pillows to create a sense of unity in the space. However, if you prefer a simplified color palette, try blue chairs that echo the tone of the pillows without matching them exactly.

Area Rug

• To tie the look of the room together, place your brown leather sofa with blue accent pillows on a patterned area rug. A rug helps define the room’s seating area, and the pattern can incorporate both brown and blue shades to give the couch and pillows a unified look. Consider a floral or striped pattern for a traditional option. However, for a funky look, opt for a whimsical pattern, such as a brown and blue zebra print or brown and blue polka dots.