How to Match Couches With Chairs

If you need to match couches with chairs, make sure furniture is purchased in the same brand and style.  Also, look for couches and chairs that are constructed with the same type of wood and fabric.  Purchase slipcovers to place on furniture, if you wish to provide an exact color and fabric match.

• Choose chairs and couches that are in the same furniture group. Look at the brand, style, and fabric to find furniture that matches.  Consider purchasing chairs and couches from the same store to get an exact match.  If possible, buy furniture in a set at the same time in case the style becomes discontinued.


• If your chairs have patterned fabric, look for a couch that matches one color of the pattern.  Solid colored couches will provide a good accent next to patterned furniture. Look for an exact color match to get the best look.  Avoid choosing a couch with a similar pattern as your chairs because this looks overwhelming.


• Look for couches and chairs that are in a similar style.  This provides an overall matched look to your furniture.  Pair a modern couch with modern chairs, and an antique couch with antique chairs.  


• Pick couches and chairs that are constructed of the same materials.  Look for matching wood and fabrics.  This is important because furniture pieces should look as though they belong together.  


• Look for slipcovers that can be purchased to match couches and chairs.  This provides furniture with the same color and fabric.  Look for companies that offer slipcovers and make sure the ones you choose are the right fit for your furniture.