What makes a purchase “worth it”? The answer is different for everybody, so we’re asking some of the coolest, most shopping-savvy people we know—from small-business owners to designers, artists, and actors—to tell us the story behind one of their most prized possessions. Who? As a fourth-generation Angeleno, Stephanie Feinerman grew up with two […]
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The Science of Sitting: 6 Rules for Choosing a Comfortable Sofa
The Science of Sitting: 6 Rules for Choosing a Comfortable Sofa Moya’s Lost sofa system features handy integrated side tables, combined with low armrests for easy reach, and high armrests for comfort. Image © Moya Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/997892/the-science-of-sitting-six-rules-for-choosing-a-comfortable-sofa Falling in love is easy. When […]
German Villa Transformed With Built-in Sofa, Green Hues + Slide
When tasked with transforming the main level of an old villa in Stuttgart, Germany, Studio Alexander Fehre removed as many walls as possible to open the space up. The homeowners, who are in the medical field, longed for a clean, minimalist home that was mostly white, which resulted in some […]
Should a sofa touch the wall? The wrong choice could ruin a layout |
The question ‘should a sofa touch the wall?’ is not the first question that springs to mind when designing a living room, but it is an important thing to consider when it comes to layout. As one of the busiest rooms in the home, and the one that often serves […]
Should a coffee table be lower than a sofa? |
Choosing the best furniture is one of the biggest challenges in the home, especially when it comes to finding the right coffee table or sofa in a living or family room. What you choose needs to be contemporary and contribute to the personality and harmony of the space. This is […]
Why The Decorologist Says “No” to the Sofa & Loveseat Combo
3 years ago
If you are in the market for new living room furniture, I urge you not to be a zombie. You know, the zombie that follows the hordes of people that mindlessly purchase the ole sofa/loveseat combo. ssource Have you noticed that you don’t see a lot of sofa/loveseat combos in design […]
Decorating a family room with a leather sofa
3 years ago
Decorating Dilemmas is a weekly column in which our stylists answer your design questions, so you can tackle your home decorating project with complete confidence. Dear How to Decorate team, I need help decorating my family room! When I first moved into the home, I purchased two large leather sofas to fill my […]
How to Arrange a Family Room With a Sectional Sofa | Home Guides
3 years ago
Breaking up a sectional can make the room feel incomplete, so try to arrange the pieces as one unit. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images The family room is typically the social hub of your home. Putting a sectional sofa in your family room provides ample seating for large gatherings, but its size can […]
Decorating Around a Leather Sofa
3 years ago
Hey everyone, it’s the start of a new week! Let’s kick it off with a recent reader submission, an email from Kristin who posed a design dilemma many people (*ahem* ladies) face when decorating their living or family rooms, and today’s focus is on that piece that so many dudes […]
Decorating a Brown Living Room or Sofa
3 years ago
My living room features a brown sofa. I find that the color of the sofa is quite versatile – I’m always changing its look simply by changing out its throw pillows. This is a recent photo of my sofa, with some of my DIY throw pillows. How to Decorate a […]
15 Ways To Style A Grey Sofa In Your Home
3 years ago
Some interior design blogs say that a grey sofa is boring or unoriginal. However, ask any interior designer for their takes on the forever-popular tend of gray sofas, and they’ll be sure to instantly disagree. In fact, a grey sofa has more decorating potential than any other furniture piece in your […]
Design Guide: How to Style a Sectional Sofa
3 years ago
One of the design consultations I had recently got me thinking about the do’s and don’t of styling a sofa. Not just any sofa, a sectional sofa. I think a lot of people are attracted to sectional sofas because they offer abundant seating and because they seem to provide a […]
How Much Should You Spend on a Living Room Sofa?
3 years ago
Meet Our Experts Regan Baker leads Regan Baker Design, an interior design firm based in San Francisco. She believes design should be comfortable, modern, and personal. Jessica Helgerson runs Jessica Helgerson Interior Design in Portland, Oregon. Her design process is pragmatic as well as creative/conceptual. Sarah-Hamlin Hastings is an interior […]
How to Design Your Living Room Without a Sofa
3 years ago
Living rooms and sofas are a pair you don’t see broken up too often, but, seriously, WHY NOT? A decent couch is super-expensive most of the time, and if you live in a studio or a tiny apartment, your “living room” probably barely fits one anyways. We say, free yourself […]
The Living Room and Sofa Layout That Works Every Time
3 years ago
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Jessica Helgerson Interior Design The living room is the centerpiece of your home. It’s one of the first things guests see when they enter and where they’re most likely to spend the majority of their visit. Through design and décor, you help communicate a message—and through the arrangement and functionality of the […]
How To Design a Living Room Without A Sofa
3 years ago
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Jess McBride, Houzz Contributor Living rooms typically have a sofa or two, but that doesn’t mean there’s not another way. See these examples of living rooms that dispense with the customary sofa, and take a different approach with seating for conversation, cuddling and culture. Related: Key Measurements to Keep in […]