8 Ways to Mix-and-Match Upholstery in Your Living Room
Spice up the decor of your living room with the use of different types of upholstery for the sofas, chairs and pouffes
Pooja Khanna Tyagi
19 October 2020
Houzz India Contributor. An Architect , Interior Designer, Valuer, a Marathon Runner, and love Writing Poetry and Creative Stories on Building Design. Have been practicing since the year 2000 with specialization in the field of Corporate Interiors with projects extensively published in journals of national repute. Recently honoured with the reputed A3 Foundation award for Journalism for the year 2016 an for architectural poetry in the year 2018. Currently practicing and residing in Delhi and Noida.
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The method of mixing and matching various patterns, prints and colours of upholstery has become a trending decor style as it can instantly enhance the overall look and feel of the living room. One can go bold with high-contrast combinations,or play safe with low-contrast ones, and give a personalised look to the space. This article will tell you how to mix and match upholstery and bring it all together to create an elegant living room.
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1. Pair solid colours with bold patterns
Mold Design Studio contrasts to wonderful effect a bright-coloured sofa with the dark printed upholstery on the chairs.
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Mold Design Studio contrasts to wonderful effect a bright-coloured sofa with the dark printed upholstery on the chairs.
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Shantanu Garg Design introduces an accent sofa with floral prints to add contrast and break the monotony of the mocha-coloured L-shaped sofa and tufted seating. The blue cushions on the sofa match with the floral prints, effortlessly tying the look together.
A pair of chairs with patterned backs add brightness and lift up the hues of the blue and grey sofas in this living room by Studio Osmosis.
2. Mix graphic-patterned fabrics with leather
The revolving chair and footrest is upholstered in tan-brown leather, while a black-and-white graphic-patterned fabric has been used on the chairs by Studio PKA. The yellow cushions add a pop of colour and infuse a refreshing quality into the decor.
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The revolving chair and footrest is upholstered in tan-brown leather, while a black-and-white graphic-patterned fabric has been used on the chairs by Studio PKA. The yellow cushions add a pop of colour and infuse a refreshing quality into the decor.
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Aum Architects has upholstered the dining chairs and table top in black-and-white striped fabric, the sofas in green velvet and armchairs in leather upholstery to create a layered look.
3. Introduce textural contrast
Just see how the textured red fabric on the armchair and pouffe adds an element of richness and contrasts with the white leather sofas in this living room by Moriq.
Just see how the textured red fabric on the armchair and pouffe adds an element of richness and contrasts with the white leather sofas in this living room by Moriq.
The clever use of colour and texture infuses a luxurious vibe into the decor of this living room by Ekta Khanna Design Studio. The velvet texture of the patterned carpet shows areas of light and dark shading and forms an accent feature.
4. Go for a patterned rug
Inscape Designers has used a patterned rug to anchor the Chesterfield sofa and the patterned upholstery of the wooden armchairs, to create an unconventional living space.
Inscape Designers has used a patterned rug to anchor the Chesterfield sofa and the patterned upholstery of the wooden armchairs, to create an unconventional living space.
Shantanu Garg Design has strategically introduced a bold pattern on the rug to visually connect the purple armchair with the white sofa. The purple and blue of the carpet is drawn out and incorporated in the cushions.
5. Use a riot of colours
The bright-blue sofa combines with a patterned pink chair and patterned yellow carpet in this living room by Neha Rajora Designs to create a colour-happy space. Different patterns and colours have also been splashed on to the cushions, breaking up the dominance of the sofa’s blue and tying together the many colours sharing the space.
The bright-blue sofa combines with a patterned pink chair and patterned yellow carpet in this living room by Neha Rajora Designs to create a colour-happy space. Different patterns and colours have also been splashed on to the cushions, breaking up the dominance of the sofa’s blue and tying together the many colours sharing the space.
6. Combine solid colours
Shantanu Garg Design has used a different colour, including old gold, for each sofa to add a shot of glamour. The fuchsia-pink colour of the armchairs moves a step further on to the rug and the throw cushions to ensure visual continuity.
Shantanu Garg Design has used a different colour, including old gold, for each sofa to add a shot of glamour. The fuchsia-pink colour of the armchairs moves a step further on to the rug and the throw cushions to ensure visual continuity.
The earthy colours of the sofas and armchairs add depth and character to this space.
In this long double-height living room by URBAN ZEN, the clever use of leather upholstery and cushions in alternating colours imparts a harmonised look.
7. Introduce subtle contrast
Dark shades of grey and blue come together to create a bold and smart style statement.
Dark shades of grey and blue come together to create a bold and smart style statement.
If you love simplicity, then just see how SHROFFLEóN has combined a patterned chaise lounge with off-white sofa and chairs, which form a neutral base for the patterned cushions. It infuses a calm and relaxing vibe.
8. Match the cushions with the carpet
A patterned carpet adds colour and freshness into this neutral toned living room by Studio Nishita Kamdar. The colours of the carpet are replicated on the cushions.
A patterned carpet adds colour and freshness into this neutral toned living room by Studio Nishita Kamdar. The colours of the carpet are replicated on the cushions.
Studio PKA has paired a patterned rug with a neutral-toned sofa. The colour tones of the rug come together again in the cushions.
Read more:
12 Sofa Colour Combinations You Can Blindly Trust
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Read more:
12 Sofa Colour Combinations You Can Blindly Trust
How to Mix and Match Wood Tones in a Room
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design for common people? the above designs are too luxurious.
@Judy, this story tells you how to mix and match fabric... This can be done with new homes or when you plan to change the upholstery of existing sofas.
Thank you Pooja for your effort and details.
@Judy Joute tried to search word "common" and in the entire page it only appeared in your comment. Even with low budget, the principle outlined can be applied.