A cozy accessory brings ultimate sophistication to Billy Joel's '80s living room sofa – it's primed to be a major 2025 trend (and shoppable from $10)

The singer makes his sofa extra plushy and soft with a sumptuous material – here are our editor's picks for the best pieces to integrate it into your home

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The sofa is the heart of the living room, so you want it to feel as cozy as possible. A faux fur blanket is the perfect way to bring this plush opulence into your home.

Billy Joel's living room sofa, spotted in an archival image from 1984, is the perfect example. The picture shows the singer's Los Angeles home; most of the design is relatively hard and masculine, but it is softened the idea amount by a sheepskin cover. His space has brick walls, a leather sofa, and a Persian rug, creating a gorgeous combination of texture and warmth.

Though it's been some years since the photo of Billy's living room, faux fur is a timeless choice that's only growing in popularity. Joana Sadovskaja, design expert at Lovesofas, predicts: Fur, both lambswool and faux, is set to be a key player in sofa design in 2025, adding a layer of coziness and opulence that’s hard to resist. These statement textures bring a sense of luxury while providing warmth during colder months.

billy joel on his couch

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Shop the look

There are dozens of ways to style fur throw, whether you use it on a sofa, on an armchair, or even as a rug.

To recreate the look in your own living room, Joana advises: 'Make a statement with a faux fur accent chair or elevate your seating area with fur cushions or throws. Whichever you choose, this luxurious fabric will add a touch of comfort and sophistication to your space.'


The best throw blanket is the anti-trend way to bring warmth to your living room. As the styles change, they are easy to swap out.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.

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