What’s Trending in Sofas: Contemporary Edition
Contemporary sofa design has moved on from flat grey rectangles, and this piece sets out what has actually changed. We look at the rise of curved and barrel armed silhouettes and why they suit open plan rooms, the steady replacement of matching suites with modular systems that can be reconfigured or extended, and the shift from printed pattern to tactile texture in boucle, corduroy ribs, brushed cotton and matt velvet. There is guidance on the warmer earthy palette now replacing cool grey, an honest look at whether low deep seating suits every household, and a note on the multifunctional features worth paying for in smaller British homes. We also flag the trends most likely to date, so your next sofa still looks right several years from now....
