Gray sofas in the interior

Today's modern living room cannot be imagined without a sofa. This piece of furniture is chosen especially carefully, taking into account the latest trends in interior design. One such trend is the use of gray. We will talk about the features of gray sofas, their varieties and choice in this article.

The gray color is strict and neutral, most of all it is liked by calm, confident people in themselves and their taste.... One of the benefits of gray is that it is in perfect harmony with any other color in the interior design of the room. If the room is filled with bright accents, gray will soften them and will not allow you to look clumsy. And when the room is made in light soft colors, gray will expand it even more, make it fresher and more airy.

The second indisputable advantage of gray is the ability to apply it in any interior design. It can be classic, retro or modern styles. Everywhere gray looks appropriate and beautiful. In addition, this color is ideal for bachelor apartments; it is very often chosen by men because of its practicality and restraint. But for family living rooms, gray is also more than appropriate. It perfectly combines with wood, metal, gloss and matte.

This solution has no drawbacks. However, you need to be careful with gray: an incorrectly selected shade can spoil the impression of a room, make a small room even smaller, and emphasize its negative sides. It is very important to choose the right accents and lighting.

The gray color is very diverse and ambiguous. Depending on which tone is more - white or black, gray easily changes its shades. Today, the most common are:

• pure gray;
• French gray;
• river mother of pearl;
• steel;
• anthracite;
• lead;
• carbonic;
• marengo;
• gray slate;
• wet asphalt;
• zircon;
• silver.

All these colors are actively used by interior designers today. However, it is important not only to choose the right gray color, you also need to be able to combine it with other shades in the interior. Let's take a look at some of the most popular combinations.

• With pink. If you use delicate pink shades in the interior, then the gray sofa will skillfully emphasize them. However, bright and harsh colors should be avoided.

• With orange... Gorgeous composition, great for hi-tech. In this case, it is advisable to choose a dark gray version of the sofa.

• With green. The light gray sofa and the green furnishings of the room are harmoniously combined with each other, creating an atmosphere of coolness and freshness.

• With yellow. A bright and interesting combination suitable for modern styles. Gray will accentuate the brightness of yellow, and yellow will dilute the gray. By the way, a white and gray sofa will look great in the yellow room.

• With blue and blue. If you want to create a cool atmosphere in the living room, choose blue gray as a companion.

• With pastel colors. A calm and gentle atmosphere will be provided by a combination of gray and pastel shades. Such a combination will visually lengthen and expand the room.

• With purple. If you combine purple with gray, you get a mysterious, spectacular atmosphere. Very suitable for dreamers and lovers of everything mysterious.

But with red colors, gray must be combined carefully. If there is too much red, the room cannot be made cozy. The same goes for black: the setting will be gloomy, as well as white: there is a chance of getting a boring room with a sharp contrast.

In general, all gray sofas can be divided into two broad categories.

Sofas can be straight, corner or modular.

• Straight models have been at the fore in popularity for many years. This is explained by the fact that they are strict and laconic, look great in the place chosen for them and are suitable for any premises.
• Corner structures most often chosen for small living rooms. This is reasonable, because such a sofa can be easily placed in a corner and assembled, taking up a minimum of space.
• Modular options good in that they are able to quickly change the appearance of a room. Such sofas consist of several parts, which the owners can rearrange as they wish, forming new compositions.

The simplest and most familiar mechanism is called a "book". And it really works like a regular book: to unfold the sofa, you only need to raise the lower part. Let's consider other variants of the mechanism.

• "Eurobook". This mechanism is similar to an ordinary "book", but the principle of its operation is still slightly different. First you need to pull out the bottom, and then lower the back on it.

• "Accordion". You can unfold such a sofa by slightly lifting the bottom and pulling it towards you. The layout mechanism is very similar to stretching an accordion.

• Roll-out. These sofas are expanded by pulling out the bottom. She will start the movement of the rest of the mechanism, and the sofa will be unfolded.

• Cot. The folding mechanism is hidden inside, to turn the sofa into a place to sleep, you need to pull it out.

• "Dolphin". Here the mechanism is hidden inside the seat, it needs to be pulled up from below.

Gray sofas can be made from different materials.Like species diversity, materials can be divided into two categories.

Of course, gray sofas made of genuine leather look the most beautiful in the interior. This material is expensive and luxurious, with a subtle scent. However, it must be borne in mind that the skin will have to be carefully looked after, it is very important to protect the material from pets.

Even sofas can be made of eco-leather. It is a modern material containing fabric and polymers. The products look no less impressive, and the price will be cheaper. Nevertheless, if the material is damaged, it will be impossible to restore it.

The most budgetary option is leatherette. It will be difficult for an inexperienced guest to distinguish high-quality leatherette from genuine leather, but only this material is not too durable.

Fabric sofas are very soft and cozy, warm. Let's see what types of material are in demand today.

• Velvet. An exquisite and expensive fabric that requires constant maintenance due to its rapid dustiness.

• Velours... The fabric is very similar to velvet, it looks modern and fashionable. However, in the case of velor sofas, you need to choose the lighting very carefully, since in different types of furniture it can change color.

• Flock. One of the strongest materials, it has anti-vandal qualities. Very durable and easy to clean.

The size of the sofa is a very important selection criterion, especially if you are purchasing a corner or modular model.

• Straight double models most often they are 2-2.5 meters wide. These are rather small options, the height of which is no more than 1 meter. Modules can be added to the sofa, which will increase the length by about half a meter.
• Triple straight structures occupy about 3 meters in length. The width is usually 70-90 cm.
• Corner modelsusually large, without armrests. The width of the berth is different: from 140 to 200 cm.The length can be from 190 to 210 cm.
• If we talk about modular designs, then it is rather difficult to define any standard here. The modules are all different, but in general their size is up to 1 meter.

When choosing a sofa in a room decorated in a certain style, you need to remember that the sofa should complement it, and not create a sharp contrast and stand out. There are several types of interiors in which a gray sofa looks best.

• Classic... For a classic style, a light gray sofa is suitable, simple, but not devoid of grace. The lines should be soft, smooth, no angularity. It is advisable to choose a fabric material, but not cheap: velvet, velor. It is recommended to choose pillows for the sofa in a light, unobtrusive range.

• Minimalism... Modern minimalism presupposes the absence of unnecessary details; it is a clear, simple style. Corner models with great functionality are most suitable here: drawers, shelves, a table. The same requirements are put forward for high-tech.

• Loft. Decorating a room in the loft style is a bold and interesting idea. Every detail is important in finishing, but even the most successful finishing will be incomplete without a sofa. Gray is one of the best colors for a loft. Any model and fabric can be used.

• Scandinavian. This is a style that loves naturalness and simplicity in absolutely everything. Here the sofa should be made of fabric, and it can be successfully combined with light shades of wood and dark stone.

Gray goes well with almost any palette. This means that there are a lot of options for how to furnish a room. We have already described the combinations and color combinations, but before choosing this or that color, you need to take into account the style direction. If this is a classic, only restrained shades are suitable: beige, cream, pastel, pale pink.

The choice of curtains is no less important, because an incorrectly selected model can completely ruin the impression. In classic versions, these can be curtains or light airy models with a lambrequin.

Remember a few other rules as well:

• white is always a win-win solution;
• the color must necessarily overlap with the finish: designers advise choosing the color of the curtains a couple of tones darker than the walls and furniture;
• light curtains visually expand the room, while dark curtains hide it;
• when choosing an ornament, give preference to not too large patterns (especially if the room is small).

The floor under the gray sofa is optional. The most elegant look are shiny wooden floors in light shades, on which you can lay an unobtrusive fluffy rug. Carpet is no less popular, both light gray and pastel models are suitable. In the loft and high-tech, self-leveling floor is very popular.

Bright accents are an obligatory stage in furnishing the interior with a gray sofa. It can be ottomans, paintings, all kinds of decorations, fresh flowers, vases, even an aquarium with beautiful lighting. However, it is equally important to decorate the sofa itself. Let's see how you can do this.

• Pillows. Colored pillows are a popular trend that will always be in vogue. Choose blue, turquoise, lilac, pink or green to freshen up your room. And by complementing the sofa with bright yellow-orange pillows, on the contrary, you will make it warmer.

• Plaid. Plaids always evoke associations with home comfort, an interesting book, and a warm atmosphere. They create a harmonious and pleasant environment. Most often, a contrasting, but calm color is chosen. For example, ivory, coffee with milk, cream looks very dignified.

• Case. This option serves as both decoration and protection of furniture. You can purchase several covers at once, plain or patterned, and replace them as needed.

The last thing worth noting is the need for high-quality lighting. With a lack of light, the gray sofa will become gloomy and lose its attractiveness. A large beautiful chandelier will be required, which should be placed in the center of the room.

The splendor and luxurious restraint of gray is difficult to overestimate. You will definitely be convinced of this by looking at several photo examples of how interesting such furniture looks in the interior of the living room.

• The light gray model fits perfectly into the white living room, complemented by bright pillows, an armchair and abstract paintings.

• A dark gray strict sofa will suit minimalistic styles. There is nothing superfluous in such rooms.

• Living room made in eco style. Green shades, fresh flowers, windows that let in a lot of light - here the gray sofa is exactly in its place.

• A bright and very modern living room. The patterns that the designer used to decorate the pillows and the chair are different, but they work together wonderfully

• Gray in combination with blue requires a lot of light, but gives a feeling of freshness. Just like in this minimal living room.

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