Contrasting Colors and Textures

• You can lighten up black leather furniture by using brightly colored accessories and decor items, such as pillows and lamp shades. If you have a black leather couch, place a coral-colored leather chair in the opposite color, which will provide a cohesive look while adding a pop of color to the room. Throw soft pillows in muted shades of orange, yellow and green on your couch and loveseat. Choose pillows featuring neutral swirl patterns or stripes for a softer look; butter yellow and white or soft blue and cream-colored pillows featuring abstract designs will give the room a fresh, artsy feel. Use a light brown wood bookcase and coffee table to add different textures and elements to the space.
  
  

Soft Fabrics

• Contrast the sharp features of the black leather furniture with soft, airy fabrics such as relaxed cotton and linen. Choose a chair made of muted green linen, and throw matching pillows or a blanket on your leather couch to complete the look. As window treatments, hang gauzy cotton curtains that catch the breeze. If all of your living room furniture is made of black leather, buy linen-covered ottomans to break up the look; choose neutral shades such as cream, tan or soft yellow.
  
  

Black and White

• Classic black-and-white decor will add instant style to your home. Use white pillows on your couch and chairs, and throw a black-and-white zebra-patterned rug on the floor as a whimsical touch. Set off the black furniture by hanging white drapes or curtains. To add a pop of color to the room, set out vases of fresh-cut roses and add a cherry red accent table. For a modern look, add touches of silver or icy blue shades. Lime green or light blue hues will add a retro flair to the space. Hang vintage black-and-white photographs on your walls to add an air of sophistication to any room featuring black leather furniture.