6 secret tricks stylists use that can make any sofa look more expensive

A living room with a light sofa with patterned cushions.

If you’re looking to elevate your living room set up, one of the best starting points is what's more often than not the focal point – the sofa. 

And believe it or not, it doesn’t require buying a whole new sofa or having the best sofa to work with. All it takes are some clever tricks that come recommended by interior stylists as top tips they regularly use to make a sofa look expensive, stylish and more considered.