1. GREEN
Green is all the rage in 2024, with dark shades like forest green dominating the design world, so it's no surprise that green sofas are on designers' lists of underrated shades. Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder of homeware brand, Kathy Kuo Home, says she's a 'longtime proponent of green sofas.'
2. CAMEL
'I love a camel colored sofa or a green sofa – they are warm and medium-toned and something I consider neutral,' says Elizabeth Krueger, principal designer of Elizabeth Krueger Design.
3. BRICK RED
Kailee Blalock, co-founder and principal designer of House of Hive Design Co., says this shade is trending for a reason, but still wants to see it in more interior spaces. Brick red, along with olive green, is making waves in sofa design for its deep, welcoming hue that pairs easily with classic living room colors.
4. CORNFLOWER BLUE
'In my opinion, one of the sofa colors that often doesn't get enough attention is cornflower blue. It's a vibrant and lively shade that can really bring life to a room,' adds Taylor Troia, co-founder and principal of House of Hive.
5. SAFFRON
Jennie Bishop, co-founder of Studio Gild – a design firm with offices in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles – says this cheery shade requires a bit of design confidence. Nevertheless, she says it deserves a place in even more interior spaces. 'I love a saffron-colored mohair, and that can go in so many different interiors if the owner is adventurous,' says Jennie.
6. PATTERNS AND FLORALS
Jennie says that living room sofas don't have to take on just one color – a striking pattern always elevates a space. She recommends patterns like stripes and florals, geometric designs, and 'unique fabrics' of any kind for a truly underrated statement.