I've crowned my sofa of the decade: In Shay Mitchell's home

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.

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Jedson 6 - Piece Velvet Sectional

Upholstered in velvet, this beautiful piece is soft and cool to the touch, so you can feel comfortable from every angle. Its button and channel tufting make this piece feel upscale yet contemporary, just like Shay Mitchell's stunning piece.

Allmodern Edgar Throw Pillow

You don't need to invest in a sofa to follow Shay's example in your living room. We suggest using this pillow to experiment with the look. Its rich green hue looks perfect against a neutral couch, and it has a velvet-like texture for an inviting, cozy feel.

Pavilia Soft Fleece Throw Blanket

This emerald fleece throw is lightweight, warm, and cozy, making it the ideal choice for all season use. It is silky smooth to touch with quality craftsmanship to ensure you'll want to enjoy it all day and evening, no matter the color of your sofa.

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 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.