How to Style a Black Sofa

Looking for some tips on styling your black sofa? Whether your thing is a modern black leather corner sofa, an elegant black velvet armchair, or a timeless black recliner sofa - read on for our top tips for styling this classic furniture piece in your home.

You can never go wrong with classic black and white, and this is one of the easiest, fool-proof ways to style a black sofa that still looks elegant and put-together. Painting your walls a sleek white, choosing a fluffy white rug, or contrasting a white armchair or footstool with your black sofa are all great ways to make it pop.

We don’t all want a plain black and white room, so when styling a black sofa, there is no need to limit yourself. A great way to lift the stark feeling is to add pops of pattern, which create interest and movement in your space. Chevron, stripes, and geometric patterns all look sleek and stylish in classic black and white, and are ideal for cushions, rugs and artwork in your space.

Of course, even when you’ve added patterns to soften the monochrome look, for some of us, it will still feel too stark. There’s no need to stay away from colour completely - a pop of colour here and there, with cushions, artwork and decorative accessories can be the ideal way to soften the look of a black sofa. Houseplants of all shapes and sizes are another way to soften the look of black sofas, and go especially well with sleek, modern styles.

This magazine-worthy aesthetic is a great way to style your black sofa. Think sleek lines, unfussy shapes and minimal clutter for this look, which helps create a spacious, airy feel.