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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

How to style around a couch – 6 ways to make this focal piece blend more seamlessly into your living room

Curved purple sofa with curved neutral armchair, coffee table, curved candlestick holder and candelabra.

There are many furniture pieces to consider when designing a living room but one item should always be at the top of your list – the couch. Designed for relaxing and lounging, a couch provides you with a sense of comfort, making it an essential part of any living room. But sometimes the seemingly most simple pieces can be the hardest to style.

The sofa is a classic living room seating style and with plenty of sofa trends to choose from this year, it's never been easier to create a cozy yet sophisticated setup. But, it can be tricky to work out exactly how to style around such a dominating piece with so many other decor elements to consider.

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