Looking For A Trendy Green Sofa? Keep These Color Theory Rules In Mind

Incorporating new furniture into your home can be an enthralling journey, especially if you're experimenting with new palettes. However, if you're looking to add a trendy green sofa in your space, you may want to consider how the tones and colors will work together using some nifty color theory rules. For example, implementing a dash of warmer colors alongside green can help enhance the green's authentic look, which will ultimately transform your living space and bring your vision to life.    

It will also help you to plan and budget appropriately for any extra items if you're thinking about using green in one room (or several) in your home, so it's easier on your wallet too. But that's not all — you'll be able to apply this theory to other pieces of furniture, making it a great tool to have in your arsenal when it comes to designing. After all, nobody wants a space that looks disjointed and out of place — it should be pleasing to the eye. So, what is the method behind the madness when it comes to executing this handy design tactic when working with green shades? 

Taking to TikTok, interior design expert @emilyrayna explains exactly how this color theory would work with your green sofa and why it may not look the greenest it could. Using an example with two squares of different colors (one a cool-toned pink, and one a warm-toned green) containing an inner square of the same green shade, she explains how they work together: "Both of these two [green] inner squares look like they're different colors. This bigger [outer] square is really a warmer-toned green, so it makes the green in the center look really cool, while the pink [outer square] has blue undertones, so it makes that green really pop in the center and look bright." Essentially, you want to play with the tones around the couch to accomplish what you want. In this case, she suggested bringing out the blue tones in the couch by adding more warm tones around it.

When it comes to green and implementing any color theory, you should always keep in mind the 60:30:10 decor rule, which will help you balance colors appropriately. This rule states that 60% of a room should be a main color, 30% a secondary color (one that compliments the main), and 10% is for accented fun. For example, using too much or too little green alongside your statement green sofa, or other piece of furniture, may change its impact in your space. If you're unsure, it's never a bad idea to look online for inspiration so that you won't make any unnecessary or unwanted mistakes with your interior.

Naturally, you may wonder how to implement these ideas into your home. Think about adding cushions, curtains, rugs, throws and blankets, lampshades, or even other furniture with the warm tones you want in order to bring out your green item's true color. You even have the option to paint your fireplace to add some extra flair. As a result of implementing this theory, you should find that any greens become more obvious to the eye.

While it can work with a green sofa, you can also apply this idea to other pieces of furniture or areas of your home, such as an armchair, a bedroom or bed, a statement wall, your kitchen interior, or even any office furniture — it all depends on what you're working with. For example, you could pair a red appliance with a green backsplash in your kitchen, or experiment with green as a secondary color in your overall design.