Upholstered furniture for the living room - fresh trends
Fashion affects more than just appearance. A modern interior also requires compliance with furniture trends. What's hot in the upcoming season? Details in our article.
Modern modular sofa
Fashion affects not only tastes in clothes or shoes. Almost every aspect of our life correlates with modern trends, including everyday comfort. The latter depends on the availability of good, comfortable furniture in the apartment. What's trending today? What ideas have been proposed by manufacturers and developers? Living room set is the topic of today’s article.
Table of contents
What kind of living room furniture is there?
Furniture set
Sofas
Armchairs
Upholstered chairs
Ottomans, canapés, chaise longues, poufs
Trends in modern fashion for upholstered furniture
Size and shape matter
Trendy colors
Popular materials, patterns and textures for upholstery
Functionality - layout, storage systems
Current style of upholstered furniture
Fashionable combinations of materials and design
Trendy upholstered furniture for living rooms - examples
Conclusion
What kind of living room furniture is there?
The main room of an apartment or house is furnished according to the taste and character of the owners. Based on the configuration, you can tell what the owners are like, what kind of lifestyle they lead, what their priorities are. Thanks to the modern range, it is not difficult to realize your visions of a convenient and comfortable home. Upholstered furniture is offered in multiple options:
Furniture set
Soft set
A sofa with several armchairs is a traditional set of upholstered furniture for the living room. Usually it combines several options - for relaxation, sleep, and may have modular independent parts and storage systems under sections. The main advantage of the sets is the ability to furnish the living room right away, without dissonance in color and shape. Manufacturers offer a large selection of furniture of any style:
classic;
modern;
minimalism;
Provence;
loft.
And many others.
Sofas
It is no longer possible to imagine a living room without a sofa. Any size and style, as well as shape:
Straight.
Straight sofa with carriage armrests
It is standardly installed near a free wall, has a lot of layout mechanisms to rationally occupy space, and is used for relaxation and sleep. Suitable for most styles, perfectly combined with chairs not from the set, if you select them correctly.
Angular.
Fashionable corner sofa
Ideal for small living rooms where every square meter counts. It can change the direction of the angle and has spacious linen drawers. It does not require arrangement with chairs, as it has enough space for everyone.
Island - straight, U-shaped and angular.
U-shaped island sofa
It is large in size and occupies the center of the living room. It looks equally presentable from all sides. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for small rooms, as it will take up almost the entire space. Replaces traditional furniture for frequent use - sofa, bed, storage drawers.
Modular.
Modular sofa
Its parts can be assembled at the assembly stage. They can be separated from the main body of the sofa and be independent armchairs, poufs, loungers, or complemented as a construction set. Also a multifunctional, convenient model.
Sofas are very diverse. Many factors matter when choosing - dimensions, layout method, filling and upholstery material. There are also assorted colors.
Armchairs
Fashionable yellow armchair with pouf
Their lineup has even more options compared to sofas:
straight frame with soft armrests, headboard and backrest bolsters - cozy for relaxation;
with open legs and armrests - very trendy for modern interiors;
folding with a box for linen - used for sleeping;
frameless - such chairs do not have wooden parts, but the pattern and upholstery material hold their shape well;
hanging - in the shape of a ball, drop, hammock. Fixed on ceiling beams, branches or has a stand with a hook for fastening;
The recliner is a comfortable chair in all respects, as it has a mechanism for folding into several positions and additional options such as massage of individual parts.
There are also a number of soft chair models for working and playing at the computer. They can be in living rooms if there is no separate office room. Modern options will look decent in any interior.
Upholstered chairs
Upholstered chairs
Modern living room furniture is not just sofas and armchairs. The interiors include all kinds of chairs - with soft seats and backs, with armrests and footrests. They are usually typical for studio apartments, where the space is divided into zones:
dining room - chairs at a round table will create a cozy ensemble for breakfast and dinner for the whole family;
working - a soft chair will give comfort to a home needlewoman, a remote specialist, or children during lessons and creativity;
relaxation area - a pair of low chairs near the coffee table
a table or even one near the shelves with books or on the loggia among the plants will create a full-fledged lounge.
Chairs are needed in the apartment just like other furniture. A personal place should be comfortable.
Ottomans, canapés, chaise longues, poufs
Eco-leather couch
All the types listed in the title are not mandatory, but they make the living room interior complete and cozy. For example:
the pouf is useful for tired legs; it is better to place it next to the chair;
a canape will allow you to perform any work that requires bending over or in front of a cosmetic table;
the chaise longue and ottoman are models for relaxation, as they have an elongated shape so that the vacationer can take a lying position.
This living room furniture can be combined with the rest of the upholstery or style, but it is better if it is an accent piece - something that attracts attention. Contrasting color, unusual shape or different upholstery structure from others.
Trends in modern fashion for upholstered furniture
The times when the practicality of furniture came first are gone. Now this factor is taken for granted - the design is simple, clear in layout, and has additional options. Nowadays, buyers want to get not only comfort, but also to make the interior of the living room appropriate to the times - respectable and stylish. To make this happen, it is necessary to consider the furniture set and individual models on several points:
Size and shape matter
Corner sofa with poufs
Angular and rectilinear models have a place in living room interiors, but we can no longer talk about their modernity. This is more classic, retro. Trends in modern furniture are smooth lines of the backs of sofas and armchairs, the absence of sharp corners. Specifically:
modular sofas - composite or structures that have elements for independent use;
bean bag chairs - contrasting, large, “rebelling” against furniture traditions that require a solid frame and a certain shape;
chaise lounges or deck chairs - instead of a bulky sofa for a small living room or in tandem with it, such models will immediately make the interior unusual, modern;
sofas and armchairs with low backs and high legs - comfort is ensured by the thickness of the pillows, and the visible frame makes the space light and uncluttered;
asymmetrical furniture - radius seats, curved backs. They give the set a futuristic, unusual look that is perceived as fresh and designer.
A straight sofa is no less relevant. You can make it modern if you consider the models in terms of fashionable upholstery colors or transformable designs, which also emphasizes the dynamic style of the room.
Trendy colors
Furniture in the living room
Gray and its variations remain neutral, calm and noble: pearl, asphalt, silver, graphite. It belongs to the classic furniture tones and will be appropriate in appropriate harmony with the rest of the living room decor. Colored fashion trends in furniture are:
for sofas and furniture - terracotta, beige, ocher, chocolate and all shades of coffee;
Island sofas are characterized by rich, rich tones of blue, green, yellow, but it is important that this color is the only one, or is slightly repeated in the room’s accessories;
for individual armchairs - bright colors and prints (stripes, ornaments, contrasting patterns).
“Matched” furniture can be perfectly combined if you know the rules for choosing color and style. The corresponding article is on our blog.
Popular materials, patterns and textures for upholstery
Microfiber sofa
The practicality of coverings remains the main factor in choosing for home sofas, armchairs and furniture. And this is correct - there are children and pets in the family, the furniture is often used and there is no need to protect it as a museum value. But now it is possible to combine durability with a designer look. This:
natural linen, cotton and matting, impregnated with a special composition that extends the life of the upholstery;
eco-leather - it is hypoallergenic, easy to clean, looks very presentable, especially in English design;
synthetic and semi-synthetic upholstery with corrugated texture, prints, embossed stitches and three-dimensional patterns;
accessories - bright, contrasting sofa cushions, removable covers. They make it possible to change the design of the living room as often as you want.
Super trendy upholstery is a surface with inserts from a different fabric, carriage tie, folds.
Functionality - layout, storage systems
Sofa-bed-wardrobe
Modernity is synonymous with convenience. Comfort is necessary not only for the eyes, but also for the body. Furniture trends for 2024 include a variety of functionality:
Transformation. Many models of upholstered furniture have several options in one design. Sofa bed, sofa wardrobe, sofa table. For small apartments - studios, one-room apartments - this is an excellent option to create a comfortable life for yourself.
Layout systems. A traditional book, pantograph, click-clack, accordion, dolphin, puma and many others allow you to save room space when opened, easily
the furniture can be used by people with disabilities and even children.
Storage systems. There are never too many boxes, especially for a large family. The cavities under the sections of sofas, armchairs, and poufs allow you to store bed linen, seasonal clothes, toys and a lot of other necessary little things.
The presence of additional options will affect the weight and price of the model, but their operation is fully justified.
Current style of upholstered furniture
Trendy furniture can be combined into one concept with the words simplicity and respectability. The set or individual models clearly fulfill their purpose, while looking expensive and harmonious in the interior design. The following styles have these characteristics:
Scandi.
Set in Scandi style
Rough, northern style. Hence the similar furniture - massive pillows, open frames, natural materials. Designers emphasize the natural beauty of wood, while the upholstery, on the contrary, is of a noble but non-flashy color.
Minimalism.
Modular sofa for minimalist style
Such a living room will certainly be complemented by a massive modular sofa with separate elements - armchairs, poufs. The room will be equipped with everything necessary. If the room is small, then a classic straight sofa with a pair of frameless armchairs will create a comfortable, functional living room.
Loft.
Living room in loft style
Brutal, deliberately careless style, requiring monumental furniture. Massive sofas, armchairs. Their main feature is thick fillings, which makes the pillows on the back and seats seem heavy. The design is different - from traditional straight to frameless models.
Art Deco.
Blue velvet sofas in Art Deco style
A very expensive style that requires appropriate furniture. Typically, sofas of this design are upholstered in velvet, velor, and corduroy. The colors correspond to the beauty of the fabric - rich blue, emerald green, noble chocolate, etc.
Delicate Provence and luxurious classics do not fit into fashion trends, but this does not mean that they have no place in modern living rooms. You just need to change the set or buy cute chairs with current details - upholstery in a different color or with a print, and now the interior will sparkle with a new look.
Fashionable combinations of materials and design
The style of a fashionable living room should always carry an idea. The visual design will very accurately convey the desired psychological mood. For example:
comfort and relaxation - they are emphasized by light, diluted colors of furniture, asymmetry of backs and seats, texture of upholstery;
regularity, a tendency towards order in everything - furniture design with the rest of the interior in black and white or brown and beige tones, without interspersing other contrasting ones;
the desire for something new and interesting - abstract patterns, prints on the upholstery of sofas and armchairs, contrasting fabrics or decorative pillows;
a lot of air and space - non-massive furniture with an open frame of armrests and legs, a pastel palette, a print of thin stripes and other geometric shapes is suitable for this.
Furniture for a living room in a modern style should, first of all, please the future owners, and not just correspond to trends. It's worth spending a couple of evenings browsing through all the offers to create the interior of your dreams.
Trendy upholstered furniture for living rooms - examples
It’s easy to find ideas for your own interior - designers embody them and offer them in the form of photos. You can completely copy the style or find your own “tricks”. Modern living room furniture trends - examples:
Living room in fashionable furnishings. A corner sofa, a soft lounger and a knitted pouf - style and comfort.
Living room furniture currently
Radius sofas and poufs - colors that match the accessories of the room. The color of the upholstery is unconventional for furniture in constant use, but it perfectly reflects the mood of the owners - creativity, creativity and youth.
Contrasting furniture for a modern living room
Practicality and fashion go together. A corner sofa with light upholstery and coffee pillows is an interior trend for the coming season.
Light corner sofa
Modern technologies allow you to see the finished result even before purchasing furniture. Visualization services are available to everyone, as is turning to a professional designer for advice.
Conclusion
Living room sofa in modern design
Replacing the usual furniture interior with trendy solutions allows you to change your life and your own thoughts. Lightness, respectability, severity or carelessness - the atmosphere can create and emphasize any mood. And it is in this vein that your life will begin to develop. Create a special atmosphere in your home where you will want to return!
