5 Ways To Style Your Sofa For A Fresh Look

The sofa, be it a chaise longue, a Chesterfield, a relaxing recliner, or a three-piece suite, is often the pièce de résistance of the living room. It takes center stage, can make or break the style of your interior decor, and provides a relaxing place to unwind. 

From picking the right pillows to choosing the perfect throw, styling your sofa is an art! The best part? Adding a touch of color or texture to your sofa can completely transform your living room. 

Dreaming of a professionally styled look? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to discover our top tips for styling your sofa! The best part? They won’t cost the earth!

1. Pink and Grey Pave the Way

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For feminine, muted vibes, pink and gray tones guarantee a happy heart. When styled correctly, these soft hues transform a clinical or overly bright space, turning it into a soft, inviting haven. Blush tones, when paired with pops of white and gray, are super soothing. The result? A space you can’t wait to return home to! Studies indicate that having a peaceful space to relax enhances our immune system, lessens stress and anxiety, and improves physical and mental health.

Although these shades are by no means new to the interior scene, they’re a top staple. The best part about pastel shades? You can put the ante on the pillows, and your sofa will never feel crowded. More is more with this trend. 

How to achieve the trend: This trend works best with pale gray sofas. Add a combination of velvet, faux fur, and fabric cushions to the mix, varying in blush, rose, and silver-gray tones. Choose a faux fur throw in the same hue as one of the cushion shades and drape over the arm of the sofa. On a budget? Opt for cushion covers instead of investing in new cushions.

2. A Slipcover for Accidental Slips

Your budget doesn’t stretch to a new sofa? Invest in a slipcover. This handy interior tool invites you to change the hue and texture of your sofa in a matter of minutes. Secure the removable, fitted cover around your existing sofa. Once in place, tired furniture will be given a new lease of life. In addition, these nifty accessories offer an added layer of protection to a brand-new sofa, an asset to those with pets and young children. Sticky fingers and paw prints can cause devastation to a new suite, whereas slipcovers are spill-proof, claw-proof, and machine-washable. What’s not to love? 

Another bonus? You can choose from a range of hues. Dreaming of a bright pink, orange, or blue seating arrangement? Now is your chance! 

3. Complementary Shades to Complement Your Lifestyle

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The interior designer’s best friend, the Colour Wheel, will help you bring your sofa to life by adding throws and pillows in blue and orange, purple and yellow, or red and green hues. These can be tints or tones. Tinted hues offer a more muted vibe, while tones add a vibrant pop of color. Although neutral-toned sofas will always prove popular due to their versatile, sleek style, colorful sofas are having a moment. 

The style-conscious are quickly realizing how much fun they can have with hot hues when focusing on the centerpiece of the living room. Plus, happy, bright colors heighten your mental activity, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energized. 

From mustard yellow leather to blue velvet tones, red jewel cushions, and green throws, a colorful sofa promises to up the energy in your living room. The best part? You don't have to alter the rest of your decor if you choose a complementary color palette. 

4. Farmhouse Chic

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If your interior style is traditional, draping a cozy throw blanket over the edge of a sofa arm is a great way to introduce rich texture and an injection of color to your living space, even if your chosen hue is neutral! Choosing throws crafted from chunky knits embellished with Pom poms creates a farmhouse, cozy style best enjoyed next to a roaring fire. The more fabric, the better! Provided you choose muted tones, you can add as many pillows and blankets as you desire. 

5. Monochrome Magic

Another way to up the ante in your living room, only without using hot jewel tones? Embrace monochrome shades. A sophisticated black-and-white color scheme promises to turn heads without overpowering your living space. 

The trick? 

Choose smaller accessories, such as throws, pillows, artwork, and rugs in varying shades of black, and make the backdrop, the sofa, and the walls white or gray. Classic black and white accents create a contemporary, stylish look destined to wow guests!

The Bottom Line

Styling your sofa doesn't necessitate a professional. With your imagination and a handful of tips, you can transform your living room into a vibrant, serene, energetic, or harmonious space. 

Before selecting accessories, consider the room's walls, floors, and other dominant features. If these have to stay, opt for tones that complement existing shades. A great tip? Use the Colour Wheel to determine what colors complement one another; this will help you create an aesthetically pleasing space you enjoy being in. 

Whether curling up with a great book or snuggling in for a family movie night, every home deserves a comfy haven of relaxation. This begins with styling your sofa.