After my post a couple of weeks ago about how to buy a sofa I wanted to show you a few that I really like at the moment. After all, now that you know how to go about choosing one, you might as well indulge in a little fantasy modern sofa shopping. Also if you order around about now then you’ll have it for Christmas and I don’t know about you but I’ve reached that age where the thought of new furniture for the big day is probably more exciting than the thought of a new outfit.
pink velvet sofa from loveyourhome £1,398
I have partnered with Love Your Home for this post as it was Leigh Harmer, a former interior designer who co-founded this company a few years ago, who gave me the tips on how to buy a sofa. I also spoke to him for a piece I wrote in the Daily Mail on a similar subject so he definitely passes the test of “knows what he’s talking about”.
It was this company I turned to when I was writing about the best sofa beds. As regular readers will know, it’s an ongoing problem to find a modern sofa bed that looks nice, folds out the right way and is comfortable. I have recommended sofa beds to clients from here before and see that there is a now a new version which is great if you have a big spare room or want to install a sofa bed in the sitting room.
disraeli sofabed from loveyourhome
The key points to look out for on this model are that the arms are narrow, giving you more internal space and there is loads of storage too. If you want something smaller try Sophie (pictured below or Disraeli above). The seat cushion on the Sophie is one single piece so that it’s easier to pull on and off when you’re converting to and from. Note also the narrow arms. The buttonback sofabed above will work brilliantly in a sitting room as it’s grown up enough to sit with the rest of the furniture whereas many sofabeds do give themselves away and are best in the spareroom where they will be only occasionally sat on.
While we’re on the subject of sleeping, an upholstered headboard is definitely the way forward. I have spent ten years with an iron bed and it’s not the most comfortable when you want to sit up and read. I love the monochrome pattern that this Lola bed has been upholstered in.
black and white upholstered headboard from loveyourhome
Finally, back to sitting. I love the idea of an orange velvet sofa but I grant you it’s not for everyone. Now if the orange is a bit scary, then there are masses of other options. I’m currently dreaming about peridot green but there are lots of lovely greys too including two “house greys” one dark and one light. This one has the aforementioned narrow arms so you get more sitting space, legs, which means you see more floor space, which means your room will look bigger and a generally pleasing clean-lined shape.
orange modern sofa by loveyourhome
Any of these tickle your fancy? Don’t forget to read the tips on how to buy a sofa if you haven’t already.
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