Think of your sofa as the heart of your living space, ready to be transformed with just a few thoughtful touches. With our Zinc Sofabed, exclusively designed in partnership with DFS, we decided to refresh our spaces, beginning with the living room’s main feature.
Adding cushions and throws to your sofa is a simple yet impactful way to infuse warmth and style, making your home feel uniquely yours. And the best part? Comfort is the only rule—there’s plenty of freedom to get creative. Whether you’re drawn to classic elegance, a sleek modern vibe, or an eclectic mix, we’re here to show you how to make it work.
LAYERING UP
Styling your sofa is all down to personal preference, so where one might decide that less is more, another may feel that a limit to the amount of accessories does not exist – ask yourself, which side do you lean to? If understated is your forte, you may decide to freely scatter your cushions or keep a cosy corner.
For those looking to layer up, we recommend showcasing a mix of shapes, colours and textures – keeping the dark shades and bigger sizes at the back and shining the front spotlight on the fun patterns and more petite numbers. Finish off by draping a throw across an arm or back of your suite, not only looking the part but within arm’s reach to snuggle under in the colder seasons.
COMFORT IN COLOURS
Much alike when picking out an outfit, dressing your sofa should either follow a co-ordinating colour palette, or emphasise and own its contrasts.
If you’re not sure where to take hue inspiration from, why not draw it from the shade of your sofa itself? Our Zinc Sofabed comes in a variety of 13 colourways, and we think cushions and throws in neutral tones with pops of soft pink would look divine on the Blush, such as our Poppy Field Cushion, but equally a mix of black and white patterned pieces would make a strikingly modish statement on the black.
POISED PATTERNS
When decorating with patterns, finding complementing pieces is essential. The Sundial Jute Monochrome Cushions are a perfect example, bringing balance and style to any room. Their geometric design and monochrome palette add a modern touch that works beautifully with a mix of textures and prints. Try pairing them with other cushions in varied shapes and sizes, keeping the colour scheme unified for a stylish, cohesive look.
TEXTURED TAILORING
Colours and patterns are the obvious go-tos when vamping up your sofa style, but don’t ever underestimate a good texture. The silky smooth finish of velvet, such as our Washed Velvet Cushion, provides both softness to the touch and a dynamic light absorbing appearance for a chic couch complement.
AND THE REST
When your sofa is well-dressed, so should its surroundings. Why not try co-ordinating cushions with a rug, from colours and patterns to textures. A living room look we love is matching our Valentina Cushion with our Valentina Rug for a luxe match. You could even take it further by shopping a matching pouffe, we have colours and prints to match our cushions, rugs and throws to make a seamless sofa to setting transition.
Dressing your sofa is an effective way to express your style. We like to give ours a refresh every season synchronising with our wardrobe, but how often you choose to re-dress your décor is completely down to you. If you’re in the mood for a complete couch makeover or just looking for a new living room accessory, we’ve got the homeware you’ve been searching for.
Feeling inspired? Take a scroll through our homeware collection.
