One thing about black sofas is that they’re misunderstood! No one wants a black or even dark sofa these days!
What people don’t realize is that black sectionals can give them a certain dose of drama in the space and elevate their living room to new heights!
Black sectional sofas are extremely adaptable when it comes to style and color! The color black can lend itself well to any color scheme and style you go for.
However, since it will probably be in the focal point of your living room, we would suggest going for lighter colors on the walls to really make it pop!
But if you’re going for a moody vibe, that works amazing too! Dark reds, greens, and oranges compliment a black sofa so well!
If you want to see how you can style your black sectional sofa and make it work for your space, continue reading and immerse yourself in the darkness!
1. Mind the Background
If your sectional is going to be free-floating in the space, you need to consider the background you want behind it!
In this photo, we have a black kitchen as a backdrop and it’s a perfect black-on-black moment!
2. Brighten It Up
If you don’t want black as your main color, you need to find ways to overpower or balance it with other colors!
White, beige, and other light colors are perfect for this task as they will bring balance and contrast to the space!
3. Give It Texture
Black sectional sofas can often lack texture since you can’t see it from the color. You’ll want to bring some interest into the space by adding different materials with different textures!
You can achieve this through walls, armchairs, coffee tables, etc.!
4. Marble with Black
Marble and black go together like peanut butter and jelly! You’ll rarely see one without the other and for good reason!
Marble will give your space a luxurious look while the color black of the sofa will make it sophisticated!
5. Black Leather
This was once a staple in every home! Black or dark brown leather was all the rage in the 80s but they made a comeback and everyone and their mother wants a black leather sofa again!
Style it with retro decor and interesting furniture!
6. Black Luxury
We’ve said it once, we’ll say it again, a black sectional sofa is a luxurious choice! It will make any space more elevated and sleek!
This photo features a luxurious black sectional in a vintage apartment!
7. Minimalist Design
You don’t always have to go all out when it comes to decorating, because when we talk about black sectionals, less is actually more!
Let the black sofa speak for itself and don’t overpower it with different colors and lots of decor!
8. Bring In Color
Now to contradict what we just said, bring in some color! If you don’t like a minimalist or monochrome look, bring in other colors through art, rugs, and pillows!
9. Black Is Chic
Go for a chic look by adding a soft rug, a classy blanket, and pillows to match. Don’t overclutter the space, but don’t leave it empty either!
This living room perfectly showcases that balance!
10. Interesting Coffee Table
Sofas and coffee tables go hand in hand. You’ll never see one without the other in a living room!
If you want to style your black sectional the right way, make sure you get a coffee table that complements it!
11. Go Monochrome
The focal point of this living room is the sectional sofa, however, the living room is not fully black! It incorporates three main colors: black as the dominant color and beige and orange as accent colors!
12. Sleek Black
Go for a sofa that has clean sleek lines, because the color is already catching the eye!
13. Coastal Black
We’re so used to seeing coastal homes in baby blues, beiges, and whites! Take a risk and go for black! This sectional works perfectly well with the beautiful view and rustic details!
14. Boho Style
This is another style that we commonly associate with lighter colors! What we haven’t taken into consideration is that black goes extremely well with warm tones, mainly wood!
This room would be complete with bamboo or wicker chairs and some textured pillows!
15. Achieve Serenity
When we think about serene spaces we most often think about beige interiors, earthy tones, and calming colors, but who said black can’t be calm?
With the right lighting and decor, you too could turn your living room into a serene oasis with a black sectional sofa!
16. Face the Fireplace
If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace, you get to have two focal points in your living room!
However, this can seriously mess with the vibe and flow of the space so you need to be mindful of how you’ll place your black sectional sofa!
17. Go Gothic
If we had to pick one style that a black sofa belongs to, that would be gothic! It’s just a natural choice!
It blends in seamlessly with the intricate details that are staples of the Gothic style!
18. Black and White
This is a classic that never gets old! This color combo will always be in style no matter the decade!
19. Modern Luxury
This space exudes modern luxury! It’s giving a secluded stormy island vacation home!
20. Industrial Style
Last but not least, another style that the black sectional sofa was basically invented for is the Industrial style!
It couldn’t be more different from the Gothic style, but that goes to show how versatile a black sectional can be!
