Unique Sofas To Change up Your Space

According to some of the top-tier interior designers, you can completely change the look of your living space with a few changes!

 

You probably had a vision of what your living space would look like when you first moved in, and there were nothing but boxes everywhere. A space without furniture or adornments is practically a blank canvas, and we let our imagination run wild in thinking of how to decorate it. A better term: how to ‘spruce it up.’

It’s easy to get lost in the volumes of interior magazines suggesting different ways to position your furniture, which is why this article is predominantly concerned with positioning sofas.

Choosing The Right Sofa

It might seem a bit daunting with limitless options of having to pick out a sofa set for your living room. However, your prime focus should be picking a sofa that doesn’t compromise comfort or functioning.

For example, you might pick a blue-colored sofa because it looks appealing. However, it turns out to be uncomfortable to sit on. On the other hand, you could have a very comfortable sofa, but it looks like something from your grandparent’s house.

What do you have to work with?

Unless you’re starting from scratch, you probably have some furniture or adornments already and are just looking for a sofa or some furniture at most. In the latter case, it would make sense to analyze and compare with what you already have.

For example;

• Does your coffee table fits a modern aesthetic or a rustic one?
• Is the painting minimal or not?
• How much space would you have for a sofa or a sofa set after placing your other furniture in the room?
• Is the sofa for your living room or bedroom?

These are just a few basic questions you need to ask yourself before deciding on what sort of sofa you’re going to get.

Essential tips for Sofa Placement

Readers are free to buy a sofa at their discretion. They can go with something minimal, retro, or any design. However, there are a few expert tips on placement that (if followed) make any living space stand out:

• Leave space between the sofa and the walls.
• Find a focal point and position your sofa around that area to create a ‘conversational zone.’
• Place tables at a close distance, but not too close.
• Create free space around the sofa for people to cozy up whenever they need to.

Sofa Ideas

Having understood tips on what to look for and placement, it all comes down to the sofa you choose. Functioning and featuring a sofa are two different things, but with a good manufacturer, you’ll probably find both features in one.

To start, determine whether you want a two-seater, four, or a six (they can go up to more as well). Match that with your existing living space aesthetic.

For example:

• Coffee table
• Paintings
• Fireplaces or other focal points
• Throw pillows

And items similar to the ones listed above. Your sofa could encircle the room, or it could stand on its own. It depends on the architecture and the vibe you’re thinking of giving. The legs might be visible, or they might not. As a general rule, visible ones are preferred for more laid back settings, although there are exceptions to this rule.

Homeowners often have to compromise here or there to fit in their furniture or have it positioned right. Contrary to popular belief, a studio apartment living room doesn’t have to be any less elegant than a country house. All it comes down to is knowing how to position your furniture right.