Charli XCX's innovative seating arrangement makes her living room look massive yet cozy – it's a feat to be replicated
Charli XCX mixes and matches sofas, chairs, and throw pillows for a welcoming, chic, and expansive living space in her former Tudor home


A vast living room is a joy to decorate; however, it can also be a challenge. How can a communal space be adequately filled without cluttering it? The solution, according to Charli XCX: conversational seating.
As posted to her designer, Tim Hirschmann's Instagram page, the living space in her (former) Tudor-style home features an assortment of antique sofas and accent chairs, which create variety and visual interest among the wood-beamed ceilings and white walls.
While the sofas and chairs are spread out, the natural wood coffee table and large rug tie the space together, making for a masterclass in conversational seating.
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We've scouted the internet, and we think this sofa is a beautiful alternative to Charli XCX's. It has traditional details, including rolled arms and a tufted, in a retro gold colorway that bring a time-honored flair to any kind of home.
You don't need to invest in a sofa to go gold. With its plentiful pleats and soft velvet texture, this round pillow will enhance any sofa or accent chair you already love in your living room.
This features a solid wood frame, plush upholstery, and exquisite turned-wood front legs for a spool-style aesthetic. It comes with a lumbar pillow, ensuring it remains comfortable for extended periods. It's the new reading chair you didn't realize you needed.
According to experts, incorporating conversational seating in a dining room is one of the best ways to make any space feel even larger than it actually is. All that's required is some strategic furniture placements.
'Position your corner sofa away from the dining table, to create conversation areas,' suggests a representative from M&S Home and Furniture.
'Make sure to always keep the sofa off the wall. This is often referred to as ‘floating furniture’.
They continue, 'In an already generously sized room, bringing your seating furniture towards the centre of the space can immediately create the illusion of added floorspace. Tucking a large rug underneath the corner sofa will also help to break the space off, separating this cosy space from the rest of the room, whilst still allowing for the practicality of an open-plan interior.'
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Consider accessorizing with different cushions and chair patterns to maintain visual appeal; Charli's living room is an excellent example, with gold, green, and florals all making appearances.

Hannah is Homes & Gardens’ News Editor, with a focus on celebrity style and entertainment content. She got her start in media as a digital editorial assistant at ELLE Canada, and has since written about lifestyle and culture for publications such as Nylon and i-D.
Her love of film is rivaled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.
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