Coordinating your sofa and wall colors creates an intentional, cohesive ambiance, as per expert advice, here are the top 4 paint and sofa color combinations:
In the world of interior design, the choice of sofa and wall colours can greatly impact the overall feel of a living room. Here, we explore four popular and trending colour combinations, as suggested by industry experts.
First up, the timeless pairing of chocolate brown sofas, such as the chic-looking and comfortable Loaf's Wodge sofa, with blush pink walls. One of the bestselling paints for this combination is Pink 01, a soft pink shade that leans almost neutral. Tash Bradley, director of interior design at Lick, is a big fan of this combination, and suggests that a bolder choice after having a green sofa could be changing the walls to a bright pink.
Another popular combination is green sofas, specifically a bright shade like Leather by Little Greene, paired with pink living room ideas. Gisela Lancaster, buying manager at Sofology, states that blush pink sofas inject an informal feel to both heritage interiors and more contemporary living spaces.
For those seeking a warmer and more neutral feel, a combination of green sofas, such as the deep green velvet variety, with a warm neutral shade like Gentle Hush works well. This pairing creates a timeless, cocooning feel.
Lastly, a blush pink sofa set against rich blue walls is a winning combination for an elevated living room colour scheme. Sara Hesikova, Content Editor at the platform since June 2024 and the platform's Certified Expert in Training on Furniture, recommends a navy blue Loaf sofa for this combination.
It's worth noting that Sara Hesikova, who graduated from London College of Fashion with a bachelor's degree in fashion journalism in 2016, has tested over 150 different sofas. One of her favourites is a modular sofa from John Lewis.
Moreover, Hague Blue, one of Farrow & Ball's most popular paint shades in 2025, is inspired by the woodwork color favoured by the Dutch. This warm neutral shade works well with a variety of sofa colours.
Sage green sofas paired with a light neutral like White 05 (a white with a yellow undertone) is a classic and timeless combination. The Hendricks sofa model from Habitat, available as a made-to-order sofa style, is a great option for this pairing.
When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the whole space feels more intentional, according to Kathryn Lloyd, a color specialist at Crown. So, consider your choices carefully, as they represent the two largest surfaces in a living room and can greatly impact the overall feel of the space.
