What Colours Go With an Olive Leather Sofa?

An olive leather sofa is a distinctive alternative to brown or black, and its muted green, brown and yellow undertones make it surprisingly easy to decorate around. It behaves almost like a neutral, sitting comfortably with warm, earthy colours and natural materials. In this guide we look at the warm neutrals that give olive a calm foundation, the terracotta, rust, ochre and caramel accents that bring out its warmth, and why soft plaster and blush pinks make such a flattering partner. We also explain how to use cooler shades such as navy and charcoal, which greens harmonise and which clash, and how to choose a rug that sets the tone for the seating area. You will find advice on pairing olive with oak, walnut, rattan, brass and black metal, bringing green into the rest of the room with plants and prints, linking zones in open plan spaces, adjusting the scheme to your room's light and caring for the leather....