Mismatched sofa and armchair: why go for it?
Opting for the sofa and a mismatched armchair can sometimes respond to a simple decorative desire. However, this bias constitutes in certain cases a tip which can save the day, and make your living room much more functional and comfortable!
The mismatched armchair is a classic option in a small living room. We generally combine a small, cocooning 2-seater sofa with a compact, more airy armchair. Among the sure values: the cane or wicker armchair or the lounge armchair, which combine small size and maximum comfort.
To really optimize space when you combine a sofa and a mismatched armchair, consider completing the ensemble with smart furniture. Think for example of the combined ottoman and storage or coffee table and storage, among others.
Mismatching the sofa and the armchair is an elegant tip for structuring the space in the living room, for example by isolating the reading corner from the sofa corner. To succeed, don’t hesitate to dare to make a marked contrast. In this small living room with a neat look, we opted for an armchair with a bright bohemian look, which contrasts radically with the contemporary green sofa.
Opting for a mismatched armchair brings dynamism and authenticity to the living room. Far from the perfect interiors that abound on social networks or in decoration magazines, you create a space full of life and which tells a story – especially if you choose an antique piece.
In the minimalist living room or in the Zen living room, we love the combination of a sofa with very clean, strict lines and a sofa with an organic design, which breaks this rigid look and creates a more balanced aesthetic.
By mismatching the armchair with the sofa, you can introduce a discreet note of color into the living room. Top, to brighten up a white living room or a beige living room while preserving its sobriety and brightness!
The beige sofa and the gray sofa are timeless basics. If they are naturally elegant, they combine harmoniously with all colors and all materials. To revamp the living room, all you have to do is choose new armchairs.
Mismatched sofa and armchair: instructions for use
The main question that arises when arranging the living room by mismatching sofa and armchairs is of course: how to avoid a lack of taste? Good news: there are many tips to succeed!
The most obvious solution for creating a successful mix and match in the living room is to choose the sofa and an armchair in an identical color. In this living room with a typically Scandinavian look, the armchair with its slender metal structure contrasts, for example, with the massive silhouette of a cozy sofa, but the monochrome white makes the combination very harmonious.
Conversely, you can choose a set made up of a sofa and one or more armchairs with a coordinated design, and play with a color or print that stands out.
If you opt for colorful furniture, it is important to compose a pretty palette. You don’t know what color to combine your red sofa with? Play it safe by adopting a green armchair – its complementary color. Among the other duos that work every time: the blue sofa and the orange armchair, or the yellow sofa and the purple armchair.
Fan of the vintage look, choose a mismatched sofa and armchair, but identical in style. In this retro living room, for example, we combined a low sofa and an iconic Seventies style lounge chair. In the neo Art Deco living room, we rather associate a velvet sofa with the emblematic shell armchair.
Mismatched sofa and armchair: ideas to inspire you
Playing the mix and match card in the living room opens the door wide to creativity.
In this living room with a Scandicraft-inspired look, the corner sofa and the organic armchair combine perfectly to create a cozy space, while allowing for fluid movement in the room.
Warm atmosphere in this living room combining a burning orange-brown and a fresh green sofa. The choice of two armchairs in light tones allows you to discreetly bring in a little brightness.
A sofa with a low back to let in the light from the window, an armchair with a high back to demarcate a chill corner facing the door: here is a rather clever level game. The other good idea: a sofa in an electric color that attracts all eyes, while the armchair displays a sober shade that lets it take center stage.
The secret to designing a living room with a bay window is to preserve the view while having a comfortable space for entertaining or relaxing. In this contemporary living room, we opted for a cozy sofa, combined with the Acapulco armchair – a discreet model thanks to its airy structure, but nevertheless comfortable.