Blue Sofa Living Room Ideas: 10 Ways To Style This Statement Shade

Discover the many ways to style a blue sofa in the living room, from styling tips to chic colour combinations.

Relaxing, easy on the eyes, versatile, timeless - we could go on and on about the many positive qualities of the colour blue. If you’re thinking about choosing blue as a sofa colour option, you’re in the right place.

The great thing about a blue sofa is that it works with various decor styles. Classic or modern, a blue sofa adds a pop of colour to a neutral living room or as the anchor in a blue tone living room. You can dress it up with accent colours or add a touch of sparkle with metallics.

Discover our blue sofa living room ideas, from styling tips to chic colour combinations. Once you’re done reading, browse our blue fabric sofas to get started.

How to style a blue sofa in your living room

1. Choose blue jewel tones

Jewel tones are making a comeback and what better way to jump on this trend than with a sofa colour pick? A sapphire tone or royal blue tone brings out the luxe, vibrant qualities of blue making it the perfect choice. Teal is a good option if you prefer a lighter blue jewel tone. It’s still a bold pick but doesn’t overpower the room. A blue jewel-tone sofa also makes it easy to match with other jewel tones when accessorising. Mix and match with yellow or topaz cushions or pops of pink for a bright and playful look. Besides jewel tones, navy is another good sofa living room pick if you prefer darker blue tones.

2. Pick velvet textures

Blue sofa velvet texture
Hampton 2 Seater Sofa

If you’ve got your eye on a blue sofa, velvet is the ideal upholstery pick. The shimmery feel of velvet will make the blue tones more inviting and enhance your living room. It makes it easy to create a layered look with throws, blankets and cushions. Velvet complements other luxe accents and finishes if you’re thinking of accessorising. Match the velvet sofa with chrome or brass accessories. A bold lighting fixture will complete the look.

3. Make space for a blue sectional sofa

Living room with blue corner sofa
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Does your living room have an awkward layout, or are you finding it hard to get a sofa that fits your space? A modular sofa like an L-shape or corner sofa might be just what you’re looking for. L-shape sofas are great for fitting into awkward corners, while corner sofas help add seats and create zones in open spaces.

Choosing a blue modular will create a stylish focal point in the living room. Keep the rest of the decor light like light wall colours so the blue will stand out even more.

4. Elevate with artwork

Blue sofa living room with artwork
Loren Sofa Set

With a blue sofa as the centrepiece, why not add more pops of colour through artwork? You can choose a blue abstract piece to complement your sofa or if you’re thinking of adding contrast go for yellow, orange or pink to brighten up the room.

If you want to keep it simple, decorating with a neutral colour scheme also works. Abstract artwork in grey or beige helps set the tone for your blue sofa to be the focal point of your living room.

5. Introduce print and patterns

Blue living room with blue sofa, vibrant textures and prints
Hampton 3 Seater Sofa

When you think of nature, the ocean and forests come to mind. Bring calming outdoor vibes into the home by complementing your blue sofa with wooden tones. Whether through flooring, coffee tables or accessories, wooden textures will make your living room feel relaxing and cosy.

Pairing a blue sofa with wooden textures works with decor like boho interiors, coastal decor and Scandinavian style. This allows you to decorate with rattan accessories, chunky knits or funky prints, depending on the style of your choice.

Blue sofa colour combinations

1. Blue and pink

Living room with blue sofa and pink accents
Mae 2 Seater Sofa

Colour blocking a blue sofa with other bright colours is one way to invite joy and cheer into the living room. Choosing a colour like pink to accessorise promotes happiness and positivity while a blue sofa serves as the anchor.

The key here is to decide what type of pink you want to decorate your space with. Bright pinks like neon or hot pink are great for a bold statement and a burst of energy while soft pinks add a more relaxing (but still joyful) element to the room.

2. Blue and yellow

Blue living room with blue sofa sofa and yellow accents
Hampton 3 Seater Sofa

The popularity of jewel tones extends not just to blues it applies to yellow too. Since blue and yellow are complementary colours in modern colour theory, yellow can be used as a stylish accent. Yellow cushions or artwork perk up the interior giving the room a sunny feel.

3. Blue on blue

Blue living room with layered tones of blue
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Besides your sofa, you can go all out with blue throughout your living room. If you’ve chosen a deep blue for your sofa, why not go for a lighter blue tone on your walls? This will create a layered look and make the space feel super cosy. Mix and match with different blue tones throughout the room with cushions, rugs and accessories like throws. This will create a hygge feel and warm up the room, especially in winter.

4. Accent with metallic textures

Introducing metallics like gold, silver, or brass will enhance your living room thanks to blue's deep, luxurious, stylish qualities. From vases to mirrors, metallics will add their sparkly touch to the room - you can even choose a rug with gold splashes. A good tip here is to choose a neutral colour for your walls like white or off-white. This will then make your blue sofa and metallic accents shine even brighter.

5. Blue with monochrome

Introducing a blue sofa to monochrome interiors will create a stylish focal point. If you like elegant and moody style interiors, choose a black, white or grey palette for the surroundings. Dark grey walls set the mood and will make the blue sofa stand out. Accessorise your sofa with grey or black textured blankets to tie the look together. You can also bring in hints of sparkle to break up the dark interiors with mirror-reflective surfaces and sparkly lighting fixtures.

FAQS

  1. Should your sofa be lighter or darker than the walls?

    If you have light walls go for a darker-coloured sofa for more impact. For darker walls, choose a light-coloured sofa to anchor the room and create a layered look.

  2. What colour should I throw for a blue couch?

    Create a warm contrast with colours like yellow, orange or coral as throw picks. If you want to accessorise with a blue throw, go for teal, mint or sky blue to create a cool contrast with a dark blue sofa. If you want to add a relaxing touch neutrals like light grey, beige or off-white are simple and classic.

  3. What accent chairs go with a blue sofa?

    Warm, vibrant colours like mustard, yellow or pink add a bright contrast. If you prefer more muted accents a beige or off-white armchair will complement your blue sofa.

 

We hope you enjoyed reading our living room ideas with a blue sofa which may inspire you to decorate your home. Interested in more articles like this? Check out our blue living room ideas for more stylish inspiration.


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