I've crowned my sofa of the decade: It's ultra-chic, grounding, and hiding in Shay Mitchell's living room

Top interior designers have the same colored sofa in their own homes, and after seeing Shay's choice, I can understand why

Shay Mitchell
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The sofa is often the crowning point of any living room, and as a celebrity style editor, I'm frequently exposed to the very best in the industry. I thought it was impossible to choose a stand-out piece until I caught a glimpse of Shay Mitchell's curved, emerald green piece, and it changed everything.

'Some people have FOMO ... I have FOMMC. (fear of missing my couch),' Shay says alongside the image of her stunning green piece – and I can understand her sentiments.

While some trends come and go, decorating with green promises to stand the test of time. In recent years, I've seen designers use it as a 'new neutral,' meaning it serves as the perfect base color while still making a statement in its own right – and nothing does this like Shay's sofa.

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With its ability to transcend sofa trends and ground a living room (while making an uber stylish statement), it's no surprise that Shay is in good company. Designer Kathy Kuo shares that she, too, has a sage green sofa in her own home, and its benefits are the same as Shay's darker choice.

'From serene olive to deep emerald hues, I adore green sofas for their timeless, grounding look and earthy appeal. I love them so much, I have a gorgeous sage green sofa front and center in my own living room,' Kathy comments.

When choosing a sofa, should we opt for a jewel tone like Shay's, or go lighter? According to Kathy, it depends on what mood you want to create. Shay has paired her emerald sofa with dark paint to create a rich, cozy space that feels grounding. However, lighter hues have their benefits, too (for example, they can feel earthier and bring a sense of airiness to a minimalist living room).

'When shopping for a green sofa, the color you choose all depends on the atmosphere you want to create in your living space. Soft green colors like sage or moss feel natural and calming – a perfect complement to classic neutral rooms. If you want your sofa to make a statement, choose a fabric in a bolder color like rich teal or verdant green,' Kathy comments.

Whichever shade you choose, you can't go wrong. In the meantime, however, I am adding Shay's sofa to the very top of my wishlist.


Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.

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