And the ottoman pulls it all together, filling the floor space in a way that makes the room feel welcoming and characterful, almost cluttered – but in a good, curated way. The chairs are large and comfy, and the fact they mismatch only adds to the relaxed feel. And this small but perfectly formed room does that perfectly.ĭespite the smaller dimensions of the room, none of the pieces are small, they don't float in a sea of floor. The key when choosing couch alternatives is to make sure the space still fills full, not like there's acres of gapping space where it's obvious a sofa should be, or lots of small pieces of furniture trying to make up for the lack of couch. What you don't notice is the lack of sofa. The first thing you notice about this chic boho living room is the expert layering of textures, the mix of both clean-lined modern pieces and soft casual furniture. (Image credit: Photography by Nick Glimenakis and Crystal Sinclair) We love a chaise that makes a statement in a room, whether that be with a quirky vintage shape (scour online marketplaces for an original piece, there are loads out there) or a gorgeous fabric like this one covered in Beata Heuman's Asteria’s Folly. But that doesn't mean you should play it safe with the piece itself. If you are looking for a safe alternative to a sofa, a chaise is where it's at. The lack of a high back and bulky arms means they can work in front of windows and not block the light, they can be placed horizontally into a room if you want to fill a corner, and they can effortlessly float in a space too, without looking awkward as a sofa might. Plus, they tend to be far more flexible in where you can position them in a small living room layout. You get all the comfort of a traditional couch but with a more elegant and slimline look. The floor plan and furniture specifications beautifully anticipate the very best use of the space.'Ī chaise is the perfect option if you want to fill a space with a single piece, but don't want the visual bulk of a sofa. An accent table serves as a modified “coffee table” between the two swivels. 'In this way, everyone can enjoy the beautiful, wooded vistas outside. Here two comfy barrel swivel chairs face an equally comfortable sofa,' she continues. 'Swivel chairs have all the right moves, offering 360-degree access to conversation and vistas. And it’s not always a sofa, which might overpower the room.' explains Lisa. 'I always start with what’s right for the space, how my clients will use the room and engage with each other, with the media, and with the overall environment. sociable pieces of furniture than a sofa. There's more flexibility with armchairs too, especially if you pick a swivel design as are used here, and they are more. Plus, more light will flow easily around the space, which is definitely what you want if you are working with smaller rooms. As this gorgeous light-filled neutral living room, designed by Lisa Sherry proves, even if there is space for a couch, sometimes a pair of armchairs add so much more interest to a room.
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