Red is a bold color that instantly draws the eye.

But the question iswhat goes with a red couch?

Of course, decorating around your red couch depends on your personal taste and style.

What Goes with Red Couch: 8 Complementing Decor Ideas

That said, there are many ways to decorate a red couch by choosing complementary pieces.

Therefore, finding balance is key.

Grey striped pillows, for example, look beautiful on a bold red sofa.

Striped Throw Pillows as Accents

Black and white is another great color combothat contrasts a red couch in the living room.

These are eye-catching complementary colors that draw the eye to your red couch.

Grey Wall as a Neutral Backdrop

Dark grey walls provide a stunning backdrop to a red couch.

Grey Wall as a Neutral Backdrop

In fact, your seating furniture can really stand out in a neutral room.

The whole look comes beautifully together here thanks to the grey backdrop and black and white accessories.

Adding a red floor lamp next to your red couch makes the entire room look striking and welcoming.

Red Floor Lamp

This is a perfect monochromatic design that still allows your red couch to stand out in the room.

Again, the grey wall in this image has created a neutral backdrop to the red couch and lamp.

The height of the lamp and its placement in the room is entirely up to you.

Red Painting

Even the painting on the wall must complement the red furniture.

Since paintings are a great addition to a living room, they should fit your arrangement well.

A painting in shades of red and orange will go amazingly well with your red couch as shown here.

Formal Decor

Formal Decor

A red couch needs to match the rest of your living room decor.

Otherwise, it may look a little odd or out of place.

In this formal living room, for example, thefocal point isnt the fireplace.

A Gallery Wall

The two red sofas stand out as beige is a neutral color that sits in the background.

Such a set-up is very inviting and eye-catching as your guests will feel right at home.

So what better way to pair these up than choosing black and red wall art as shown here.

Black and Red Wall Art

A red leather couch with grey and black pillows will showcase the black and red wall art nicely.

But not all your sofas need to be in red to go with a red curtain.

We love the balance of colors that work cohesively, thus making this living room very warm and inviting.

Red Curtains

Is Red a Good Color For Furniture?

While brown and beige are the most common couch colors, it doesnt mean red is a bad choice.

A bold red couch injects warmth into a home since its a color associated with fire.

If you love vibrant rooms with extra coziness, then go for a red couch.

What Colors Complement a Red Couch?

Red is a primary color that works withgreen, blue, orange, black, and yellow.

Cherry red complements light colors like apricot yellow, beige, pumpkin orange, and azure.

Another classic combination isblue, white, and red.

Blackis another bold and distinctive color that goes perfectly with red.

This elegant color combination works especially well with sage green, mauve, or soft yellow.

What Chair Colors Go with a Red Couch?

When you have a red couch, you might be wondering what chair colors would complement your couch.

How Can I Tone Down My Red Couch?

Alternatively, decorate your red couch with black and white pillows and throw blankets.

This will make your red couch less noticeable in the room.

See our post What Color Rug Goes with Red Couch?

(11 Fabulous Ideas) for ideas to pair home accessories like rugs with your red sofa or couch.