Do you ever walk into a furniture store and feel completely overwhelmed? So many different styles, brands, and prices! It's hard to know where to start. In this article, we will break down the most popular sofa styles and help you find the perfect one for your interior design. Whether you're going for a Mid-Century Modern look or a Farmhouse style, we've got you covered.
When it comes to interior design, there are many different styles to choose from. But don't worry, we're here to help you find the perfect sofa for your space. To start, let's take a look at the most popular sofa styles out there:
Mid-Century Modern
This style is all about clean lines and simple shapes. If you're going for a mid-century look in your home, then this is the style for you. Look for sofas with tapered legs and tufted details.
Dakota Johnson, an actress, showed off her home in an Architectural Digest video. The interior of her home, made waves across the Internet for how comfortable, inviting, and calming it appeared. Her home was everything a mid-century modern home lover dreams of: big windows, clean lines, wood-framed accents, and a landscape design.
This is the Wallace sofa by Couch Potatoes. Elegant arms, wooden tapered legs, and tufted cushions radiate the mid-century modern charm. The sofa comes in different colors, so you can pick the perfect color to complement your mid-century décor.
Bohemian
This style is all about being unique and having fun with your furniture. If you're going for a bohemian look, then you'll want to find sofas that are colorful and have interesting patterns. When it comes to bohemian sofas, there are no rules. Look for colorful options with plenty of pillows and cushions.
In an interview with New York Magazine, actress, Amy Sedaris showed off her bohemian-influenced home. The couch she and her husband sit on has a noticeable fringe, with patterned patches sewed on to disguise her rabbit's bite marks. While that is a commitment to the bohemian free-spirited style you don't necessarily have to be that whimsical in your sofa style.
This is the Olafur 3-piece Modular sofa sectional by ART furniture. The sofa sits low on the ground and has a nice muted color to decorate. The Furniture Mall has several throws, cowhide rugs, and bright pillows to inject some personality into your piece. Plus, with the function of a modular sofa, you have the ability to move the pieces around and create that purposefully "messy" look many strive to achieve with the bohemian style.
Industrial
This style is all about raw materials and exposed beams. If you're going for an industrial look in your home, then this is the style for you. Look for sofas with metal frames and leather upholstery.
This is the Dakota sofa by Bernhardt, which can also be upholstered in leather. The feet are simple and finished in stainless steel. Imagine this in your industrial home. The supple, natural leather along with the cold, stainless steel feet is a rugged, darker, more antique design that fits right into the overall aesthetic.
Farmhouse
The farmhouse style is a modern approach to cabin-inspired interior design. This means distressed wood, upholstered linen, and the sofas tend to have a relaxed look about them. There are traditional elements to the farmhouse style that can be brought out with your choice of sofa.
Actor and actress, Jared & Genevieve Padalecki’s family farmhouse was featured in Architectural Digest. The couple has 3 sofas in their living room (ironically they called their house a "humble abode".) One sofa is a rich green color, while the other two matches in a horizontal line patterned fabric.
The Claredon sofa from Benchcraft brings a fresh perspective to modern farmhouse living. The linen-weave upholstery and nailhead trim are not overly complicated when you look at them. The beige color, as well, focuses on not standing out. It's all about the humility of farmhouse living, the simplicity of it all.
As you can see, there are many different styles of sofas to choose from at the Furniture Mall. We also have many more styles from contemporary to retro-chic. No matter what your interior design style is, we have a sofa that will match it. Come visit us today and find the perfect sofa for your home.
The Furniture Mall has locations in Austin, Topeka, and Olathe. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Written by Emily Holleran