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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

A Stylish Sofa Starts Here – Learn the Art of Styling a Couch with These Designer-Approved Tips That Always Work

Neutral traditional living room with a fireplace, a pink couch with patterned cushions, a boucle ottoman, patterned armchairs and a vintage sideboard.

Styling a couch might seem simple in theory – add a few cushions, a throw, and call it done – but I've never been able to achieve that beautifully dressed designer look on my own.

As the visual anchor of the entire space, the best couch should be treated as such, and the way it is styled can make all the difference to your living room. The challenge is that sofas demand proportion without bulk, color without chaos, and layers without clutter.

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