Maximising your living room space is essential, especially if you have a small house or a large family. Corner sofas are a terrific addition to any living room as they are both comfortable and versatile. It can be difficult to know how to style a corner sofa due to its design but do not worry as we are here to help. Below we look at 6 tips for styling a corner sofa in your living room.
Choose A Theme That Fits Your Sofa
A corner sofa is often the main piece of furniture within a living room, meaning you should choose a corner sofa that follows your current theme. You may be redecorating your whole living room, and in this case, the world is your oyster.
A leather corner sofa would suit a minimalistic theme, or you can go neutral with a white or black leather sofa and get bold with the décor. No matter what look you are going for, the corner sofas at Denelli would make a fantastic addition to your home.
Decorate Around The Sofa
Before decorating the rest of the room, choose where you want your corner sofa. You may go with our idea and use the corner sofa to section the space by placing it in the middle of the room, or you may want to go with the traditional look and have it in the corner. Once the placement is set, you can start decorating around your sofa.
When you know the height and length of the sofa, you can find bookshelves or coffee tables that work well in the space. Add shelving above the sofa with your favourite artwork to create a visually pleasing living room.
Let There Be Light
Without the right lighting, a corner sofa can make the room seem cramped and dark rather than open and bright. If your décor is dark or you do not have much natural light in your living room, add a floor lamp beside or behind your corner sofa. This acts like a spotlight, drawing attention to the sofa and brightening up any dark corners.
A corner sofa with raised legs is another way to create a warm and airy space if you have a small home. You can even go all out and add install ambient LED strip lights under the sofa, to create a cool centrepiece that is ideal for entertaining. To make the space more comfortable, try to position your sofa near the window if possible.
Use Your Sofa To Section The Space
If your living room is also connected to other rooms in the house or you have a living room and dining room combo, use the corner sofa to section off the space. Just like a wall, the sofa can be used to create an invisible line between sections, making a clear divide between spaces.
This is a wonderful way to make more from your space and it can also make the room appear larger. A slim side table at the back of your sofa can really finish off this look and is the perfect place to add a few lamps and family photos.
Incorporate Cosy Elements
Accessories can be used to add the finishing touches to your room and a corner sofa leaves lots of options for blanket and cushion placements. If you do sway towards a minimalistic or neutral colour palette, you can add a bit of fun to your sofa with strategically placed bright cushions. For the best corner sofa look, we suggest adding cushions to the left, right, and middle.
You can add cosiness to your living room in other ways too, such as painting the walls in two halves. This can further enhance the division you created if you used your sofa to make one large room into two smaller ones. Adding candlelight in the evening will improve the ambience and make your corner sofa look oh so inviting when it comes to putting your feet up after work with a cup of tea.
Add A Rug For The Finishing Touch
Once you have finished decorating your living room, consider adding a rug as a final addition. If you have wooden or laminate flooring, this also adds more cosiness to the room. A large rug can be placed in front of the sofa and will protect your floor from scratches when you add a coffee table.
For chic and relaxed, try a fuzzy rug in a dark colour (especially if you have pets or children). If you like to be bright and bold, try adding an artful rug to create a living room that pops with colour. If you have an open-plan living room, follow this guide for using rugs to create an impact.
These 6 tips can spruce up your living room and help you decorate if you have just bought a corner sofa or are considering getting one. Make sure to choose a theme that suits your sofa or go all out and redecorate!
