Okay, full disclosure: I hugely respect, but am not a huge fan of mid-century-style furniture. The distinctive aesthetic, defined by minimalism, clean lines, and functionality, has been trending for quite some time now (I think thanks largely to members' club Soho House), but it's the way it has flooded our social feeds (and subsequently our homes) that I dislike most. My advice? Invest in one statement mid-century-style piece, add a few complementary accessories, and then stop.
As for that one, statement piece? Habitat's new Myra Fabric 3 Seater Sofa sounds like a solid place to start. For just £550, it's surprisingly good-looking, but if the first (and only) review is anything to go by, it offers way more than just good looks. “Assembled by myself, and it was relatively easy," they write. But here's the real kicker: "Surprisingly, the most comfortable sofa we’ve ever had, and the corner cushions are so fun to build forts and dens out of in the day and reassemble into a super grown-up, stylish mid-century vibe in the evenings."
