20+ Sofas That Make A Case For Decorating With Jewel Tones
Forget diamonds — the hautest gems of the moment are found in our homes, in the shape of jewel-toned sofas.
Not only do couches clad in saturated tones and velvety textures feel particularly luxe, they deliver unmatched drama. Read on to sink into all things sumptuous with sofas that bring the crown jewels home.
Amber
A calming Georgian-style respite is given the golden touch with a velvet Danish-modern sofa. Offset with warm hits of wood, the deep hue makes this space sing.
House & Home October 2019
In DIY blogger Medina Grillo’s budget-friendly rental, a couch the color of sweet honey steals the show. Graphic, black and white pillows and vintage straw hats exude an eclectic vibe.
A vintage Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy brings soul to this sunset-hued family home. The perfect pairing for an amber-colored sofa? Handmade baskets, artisanal pottery and natural wood accents.
House & Home July/August 2020
Sapphire
Splashes of blue beautifully mingle with the black, white and gray color palette in this West Coast condo. The velvet furnishings were chosen to mimic the grandest of museums in Europe.
House & Home November 2018
You’ll want to curl up in this channelled cobalt couch with a good book and a cup of tea. An iceberg blue marble chimney breast and antiqued mirrors only add to the luxe vibe of this living area.
House & Home December 2019
This living room is the epitome of London style, thanks to two deep-seated sofas in a royal blue hue and striped wallpaper. Now all you have to do is decide where to sit!
House & Home September 2019
Carnelian
With warm, terracotta undertones, this rusty brown perch feels right at home in homeowner Jackie Kai Elis’s boho-chic pied-à-terre.
House & Home September 2019
Two cognac leather couches, an original wood-burning fireplace and layers of throw pillows and blankets make this cozy living room feel like a warm hug.
House & Home February 2020
In this modern farmhouse-style new-build, a spacious rust-colored sectional grounds the main living area. The lived-in leather and rich hue brings the rustic yet refined look home.
Citrine
The zesty yellow sofa was the starting point in this living room by designer Emily Griffin, which capitalizes on rich, jewel-like hues.
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House & Home October 2019
You’ll want to kick your feet up on this spacious L-shaped sofa in a sunny lemon hue. A kids’ media room is a safe place to take risks with color!
House & Home January 2020
Emerald
A beetle green sofa is a beautiful compliment to the room’s elegantly wainscotted white wall and cool colors.
House & Home January 2016
“This is my absolute favorite piece of furniture of all time,” says New Jersey-based designer Victoria Bell. “I call her ‘The Green Queen.’ I absolutely love jewel tones — they add such depth and richness to a space.”
Dark olive and millennial pink is the unexpected color combination we didn’t know we needed until we saw this cozy den by designer Anne Hepfer.
House & Home September 2020
Morganite
“It took a long time to find the pink sofas for the living room,” says homeowner Quinn Cooper of the whimsical space. “I wanted something light and easy in the first room you see when you walk in the house.”
House & Home April 2020
In this Victorian heritage home’s light-filled principal bedroom, chartreuse pillows tie in the lush foliage framing the bed and juxtapose beautifully with the tufted bubble gum sofa.
House & Home December 2018
Aquamarine
Don’t be afraid to go bold in your home office. Graffiti-esque wallpaper is playful yet surprisingly neutral, while a cool blue couch acts as a place of calm and serenity.
House & Home October 2019
Ruby
Pretty pink walls and a punchy red perch give this space personality, while cooler blue and purple accents provide sumptuous balance.
House & Home September 2013
Amethyst
A cozy refuge during cooler months, this living room captures a luxurious yet homey feel thanks to its deep purple tufted couch adorned with a frosty grey throw blanket.
House & Home November 2018
Peridot
Drama abounds in designer Nam Dang-Mitchell‘s artful pad. In the living room, a saturated olive green couch plays off the natural hues ever present in the fiddle leaf fig tree and chinoiserie wallpaper behind it.
House & Home December 2018
Turquoise
Lushly layered patterns and colors combine in this living space to create a maximalist’s dream. Purple and white throw pillows are an elegant contrast to the blue-green couch.
House & Home January 2015
Pink Topaz
Eclectic and fun, a bold fuchsia sofa is one focal point that never seems to go out of style. In this space, herringbone-laid flooring and pops of green and teal add to the c’est la vie vibe.
Anthropologie
Lyre Chesterfield Three-Cushion Sofa, from $3,835 anthropologie.com
Violet
On the lighter side of the spectrum, a lavender-hued couch with undeniable curves and complimentary fuchsia throw pillows prove the living room is most definitely the sweetest spot.
House & Home December 2017