How to Style Your Living Room with a Cozy Sofa
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As the largest and arguably the most dominant piece of furniture in the living room, the sofa dictates the overall decor style of the room. While most people focus on the size and functionality of the sofa, knowing how to style this all-important centrepiece plays a major role in how your room will feel and look. In this post, we’ll explore some basic tips for styling your living room with a cosy sofa.
Cushion and Throws
While it might seem cliche, you really can’t get it wrong with good old-fashioned cushions and throws. Consider draping a throw or blanket over the top of your sofa or on the arm to create a cosy feel. It’s the simplest way to style your sofa, adding a pop of colour to an otherwise neutral setup or softening a bright and colourful design scheme.Â
It’s also an easy way to switch the overall aesthetics of your room without changing too many things. For instance, you can add different types of throws and cushions for different seasons of the year to change the look and feel of your living room. For cushions, try out different patterns and floral designs to match or block the colour of your sofa. Different cushion shapes can also help trick the eye and add some visual interest to your sofa.
Add a Plant
A little bit of greenery is soothing to the eye and transforms the ambience of your living space. Adding a plant behind or to the side of your sofa balances your space and improves the overall ambience. For a large cosy sofa, opt for a large or medium-sized plant, tall enough to match up the size of your sofa. Generally, low-maintenance indoor plants like Areca Palms or Swiss Cheese Plants are recommended.
Side and Coffee Tables
A side table beside your sofa serves the functional purpose of helping you keep things within easy reach while you relax on your cosy sofa. But it serves a decorative purpose as well, playing with scale and adding a finishing touch to your living room. The tables can be centred, directly in front of the sofa or by the side, depending on the size and layout of the room. Tables can also be used to display other decorative pieces like flower vases, book arrangements, decorative bowls, and so on.Â
Add a Lamp
Lighting brightens up any room and also creates an inviting focus on your sofa. Even when the light isn’t on, lamps with bold designs featuring sculptural shapes and other interesting concepts add an interesting texture to your space and can make a bold texture on their own.
Rugs
Rugs pair really well with sofas especially when they’re soft and cosy, perfect for sinking your feet in while sitting on the sofa. When decorating with rugs, it’s always best to go big instead of using a small floating rug in the centre of the room. A large rug that extends comfortably under your sofa and nearby furniture will always look great.
Pair your Sofa with a Footstool or Ottoman.
This is another simple furniture piece that can complement your sofa perfectly and improve the overall aesthetics of your space. Footstools, ottomans and pouffes also provide extra seating space for guests and can be used to hold other small items as well.
Add a Wall Art or Mirror
If you have sufficient space above your sofa, consider filling it with artwork, family photos or a mirror. This is a nice touch that helps to direct people’s gaze towards your cosy sofa. For extra styling, you can even match the frame of the artwork with your sofa colour.
