Rejuvenate your sofa by making it look more luxurious with these simple tips
In most rooms there is a piece of furniture that the focal point, and in the living room the pride of place usually goes to the sofa. Everything tends to revolve around the sofa: the coffee table, the lamp and the TV. And given it's prominence, it's worth keeping the sofa in the best condition possible.
A designer sofa probably doesn't need much "help" - but a regular sofa which is a bit worn out may need a bit of a lift. Let's check out five ways you can do this:
Adding accessories - for beauty and comfort
Just like a bed or an armchair, the sofa must be comfortable and inviting to sit and relax on. If it's frame or "posture" is a bit stiff or rigid, the use of cushions can be handy. So, choose cushions that are comfortable, beautiful and that match the furniture and decor.
But be careful not to go overboard: if the cushions are too large, or you use too many (smaller ones), they restrict the seating space and just get taken off when we sit down. Experiment a bit: perhaps you find that a rectangular, cylindrical or round pillow is better than a square one. And it's also important to consider how you want to use them: to lie on, or perhaps to hug them, for example!
Neat and tidy covers
Perhaps the basic frame of your sofa is in decent condition, but the upholstery has seen better days: discoloration, stains that never come off, damage caused by pets, and more... Well, there's no need to despair - a sofa cover can help out here.
Factors to consider when selecting a cover include: size, fit, color, material and how the sofa is used (do we allow pets onto it, for example). Is your choice going to be driven by aethetics or by functionality (or both)? In any event, it is best to invest in a quality product.
Use contrasting colors to make the sofa stand out
Do you want to spend a bit more and dramatically transform the sofa without buying a new one? Well, you can change the upholstery: choose a fabric type and the color - perhaps even creating a fetching contrast by using different colors for the trims/piping of the sofa and the cushions you will place on it.
Decorate around the sofa
Of course, the area around the sofa is also important and deserving of attention. By adding an attractive, high-quality floor lamp, wonders can be achieve (including making things so much brighter). Also useful would be matching baskets, kept nearby, to store extra throws, quilts and blanket in.
Even picture frames, paintings, an accent wall or other wall decorations could be furnishings in the background that highlight the sofa.
Move the sofa away from the wall
Interior designer experts recommend the following: whenever possible, move the sofa away from the wall. If there are no real space restrictions, the sofa makes a much better impression when there is space between it and a wall. And it becomes even more attractive if you can put a narrow table - or some other type of useful and decorative furniture - behind it.
Are you ready to transform your living room by following these few, simple steps?