Pillows in blue and white prints work well on olive-toned couches or opt for those in warm yellow. A deep rich green couch and graphic patterned pillows in black and white looks sophisticated, or opt for a rosy pink. Shades of blue and green for looks that bring to mind rolling waves, blue skies and sun kissed beaches. Pillow colors that go with a green couch need to take their cue from the shade. Browse La-Z-Boys fashionable, green sofas today. ‘Or go for green’s complement using the mauve pinks from the opposite side of the wheel for a more vibrant effect.’ What pillow color goes with a green couch? ‘Blue greens and yellow greens work beautifully with greens. ‘For a harmonious look, you can choose colors adjacent to green on the color wheel,’ says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens. Is a green couch good for a living room?Ī green couch is a versatile choice for a living room. 'Checks add a laid back, relaxed feeling and when the texture is a washed nubbly linen – even more so! Here our Brera Piazza green and ecru large scale checked couch has a timeless quality,' says Tricia Guild, OBE, founder and creative director at Designers Guild (opens in new tab). While a plain green couch can be the star of the show, don’t rule out a checked motif. Team a green floral print with a plain couch ‘For the couch fabric I was looking for just the right balance of an earthy-fresh green color that also had a great hand to it. I found the perfect velvet that had all the elements I was looking for with this Brunschwig & Fils velvet – it had the perfect color, and softness.’ 6. ‘I wanted to balance a cooler color tone with the red Cowtan & Tout, which naturally led to green. Green and red are complementary colors, and I like the way the energy is distributed when you pair them together. To make sure the room didn’t come off looking like “Christmas” I made sure the green was earthy, yet still vibrant. I wanted colors that still felt fresh, but were also sophisticated. Once we had this as the main pattern in the room, I wanted to make sure the couch selection was visually balanced. ‘This one is no different. The room design came from the Cowtan & Tout fabric that we selected and used on the pair of upholstered chairs, and on the drapes. This fabric has a reddish background mixed with gold, green, salmon, and beige.
'Many of my designs begin from fabric inspiration,' says Kim Armstrong, principal designer and owner of Kim Armstrong Interior Design (opens in new tab). Rather than starting from there, green couch living room ideas might begin from another element of the room, including the pattern that’s key to a cozy living room design. (Image credit: Kim Armstrong Interior Design/Nathan Shroder)