How Your Sofa Can Make or Break the Ambience

A living room is not just a space in your home; it’s somewhere to relax and spend quality time with loved ones. The staging and character of a room can bring your serenity to your life, which is why the ambience of your sofa is key.

Your sofa should offer comfort as you settle in for the evening, and provide a sense of security from the outside world as it envelops you in the warm embrace of familiarity. You may not have thought it, but interior design and mental health really do go hand in hand! The ethos surrounding wellness-centred interior design focuses on living spaces that influence our emotional state of mind. To achieve this, it's vital to create an environment that stimulates our senses, improves productivity and boosts relaxation.

For a calming space, light-coloured sofas with a smooth fabric uplift any space and embrace the natural lighting of your room. Our Doris Reversible Corner Sofa’s smooth complexion is the perfect canvas. Simplicity with a luxurious finish and attention to detail, the corner-blocked wooden frame provides stability and high-density foam with polyester filling provides support. The Doris line allows you to create your perfect sofa suitable for any space simply by connecting separate modules to fit your perfect vision.

Alternatively, for a more creative, busier feel, it is fun to complement bold colours with intricate fabric patterns. Our Harriet Crushed Chenille Sofa is the perfect blend of a textured fabric and elegance. It is a fabulous 4-seater sofa upholstered design in a luxurious crushed chenille - a fuzzy cotton yarn of fabric. Stylishly and contemporary with clean straight lines, this stunning sofa would be a great addition to any modern home. Bring a touch of glamour to your living room with the Harriet collection.

All sections in the modular Harriet sofa series can be used freestanding or put together into the combination you need.

It is important to carefully plan your area as certain factors can make or break the ambience of your space, especially regarding your sofa!

A sofa is the focal point of your room, so it is crucial to ensure it fits within your aesthetic. Choosing a sofa that is too large or too small will disrupt the balance of the room, as can the shape if it does not appropriately flow – a light, clean space may look broken with a chunky sofa, whereas a minimal two-seater sofa may become lost in a busy environment.

The placement of a sofa also plays a vital role in maintaining the ambience of your space. For example, focusing a corner sofa in line with your TV allows for comfort while snuggled up watching your favourite tv series, whilst also allowing for group conversations when hosting loved ones. Placing your sofa in natural light also provides the perfect escape for getting lost in a good book!

Not only do colours play a big role in making a space look aesthetically pleasing, they also play a large part in your overall wellbeing. Colour theory looks at the connection between colours and human reactions, so it is important to have your main focal piece as a warm and happy colour. The colour theory uses various principles such as hue, value, intensity, and temperature to harmonise colours. By combining different tints, shades, and hues of a single colour or mixing multiple colours, interior designs can create effects that evoke emotion or convey a message.

Make your space feel cosy with a warm, sophisticated blend of neutrals, golds and monotone colours in smooth fabrics to invite guests to unwind in your space. Alternatively, blow your guests away with complements of bold colours and fun patterns around your living room.

There you have it, that is how you make the ambience in your space shine!