Light blue sofas – 12 of the best to buy into the trend |

(Image credit: Kasia Gatkowska. Design: Colombe Studio)

last updated 12 June 2023

Subtle, calming, and uplifting, light blue has quietly positive connotations that make the color a perfect choice for your new couch. It's also a shade that can work across a variety of fabrics. From velvet to linen, light blue upholstery really shines. As interior design trends come and go, light blue reins supreme as a timeless and classic shade.

The best couches hold the ability to slot into any interior design style, and that's where light blue comes in. It's so versatile. This design is from Colombe Studio and works for a playful, primary pop style, but a light blue sofa would look just as at home in a minimalist scheme, or a cozy, more traditional setting. I've scoured the web and found 12 of the best blue sofas that will look perfect among all types of living room furniture.

12 light blue sofas to buy now

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$2099

Nordby lull blue sofa

A beautiful, L-shaped sofa that is a perfect choice for all the family. With solid wood legs and a Scandi feel, the Nordby has a chaise that can be fixed to the left or the right side, plus hidden storage.

$7,995

Reid sofa

The Reid sofa offers plush and comfy seating with down and feather-wrapped seat cushions. I like its boxy look that can slot into many living rooms with ease. There are also a range of other blue tones to pick from.

$2,799

Amelia sofa in light blue

I love the pale blue of this linen, the perfect upholstery for this simple sofa design. There is a gentle slope arm for those who love blurring the line between contemporary and classic.

$3,895

Wilkes modular

I love the modern form of this sofa. With a contemporary silhouette, the contours give this sofa the appearance as if floating, bringing some playfulness to your living room.

$3,849

Maeve sofa

For something a bit more traditional, go for this buttoned-up look with a modern edge from the Arhaus Maeve collection. Seat cushions are engineered with plush, foam, and down.

$3,220

Three-seat sofa

This light blue piece looks super inviting with its five-cushion back. The neatly tailored upholstery is made of Crypton and is a high-performance fabric that repels stains - a great choice for the family.

$2,971

Alcott sofa

This elegant design has a serpentine back and tapered brass legs. It's a low-lying piece of furniture and would work in a formal setting or as conversational seating.

$839

Freya velvet sofa

For a bargain buy, this loveseat commands a sleek visual presence with classic tailoring and piping. It's one of the best couches for a small space, while also being the perfect sofa for entertaining in intimate settings.

$999

Milly velvet sofa

I love the relaxed look of this luxe velvet sofa, with tapered wood legs, a tufted, low-profile seat-back and three removable seat cushions, all for a bargain price.

$874

Natalia velvet sofa in blue

The Natalia sofa showcases a perfect mid-century design with plush velvet upholstery over a kiln-dried pine frame, and a swooping back that beckons guests to take a seat.

$1,250

Primrose blue curved sofa

Slotting into the curved sofa trend, this design makes for a stylish statement piece. Float the sofa off the wall so you can show off its arched back and be sure to act quick as this is on sale.

$2,499

Jesper mid-century sofa

For a light blue that has a touch of silvery grey in it, this is one of the best loveseats on the market. It has bags of mid-century charm, the color is complemented by beautifully crafted sleigh legs with subtle curves and a warm walnut finish.

Why are light blue couches a timeless classic?

If a sofa is to be an investment piece that withstands the test of time, you want to make sure that the color upholstery you pick will still work for your home in years to come. Light blue is a color that works for all interior design schemes, and can adapt to any other edits and changes you make around the room as trends come and go.

'Light blue is an excellent color for a sofa as it pairs with both neutral and highly decorative, colorful schemes,' says Brooke Aitken of New South Wales-based Brooke Aitken Design. 'It straddles a calm and effusive feeling, so if you are not willing to go with a wild color but want something more than a cream color, then a dusty light blue is a great choice.'

In this Living Room, the sofa anchors the space, 'while its curved shape and the steel blue boucle fabric add a certain softness,' says Lisa Tessler of Link Interior Design. 'The color choice is warm and inviting, and yet it makes the sofa stand out without really standing out.

'It's always about the balance in every space, and this color choice is an easy one to balance among other pieces in the room.'

Oonagh is a content editor at Livingetc.com and an expert at spotting the interior trends that are making waves in the design world. Writing a mix of everything and everything from home tours to news, long-form features to design idea pieces on the website, as well as frequently featured in the monthly print magazine, she's the go-to for design advice in the home. Previously, she worked on a London property title, producing long-read interiors features, style pages and conducting interviews with a range of famous faces from the UK interiors scene, from Kit Kemp to Robert Kime. In doing so, she has developed a keen interest in London's historical architecture and the city's distinct tastemakers paving the way in the world of interiors.