Coastal Corner Sofas: Colours, Materials and Shapes to Look For

A coastal corner sofa rests on three decisions: a muted colour taken from sand, chalk, driftwood or sea blue, a natural feeling material such as linen, cotton blend or textured weave, and a low relaxed shape with visible legs. This guide explains why the style is really about light rather than theme, and how each tone behaves in the cool bright rooms common along the British coast. It compares linen, cotton, boucle, performance fabrics and pale leather for homes that deal with sand and salt air, looks at low backs, slim arms, loose cushions, chaise ends and modular layouts, then covers the jute rugs, timber surfaces and restrained accessories that complete the scheme. There is guidance on testing swatches in north and south facing rooms, on judging colour again after dark under lamplight, and on using mirrors and pale flooring to extend whatever daylight the room receives. Care notes for pale upholstery close the guide....