Plump, voluptuous, and with curves in all the right places – we’re talking about furniture trends, of course.
After many months stuck indoors and using our homes as a place of both work and play, comfort has become key. As a result, we’re seeing furniture tend towards the curvaceous, with full-fat silhouettes inviting us to sink into their cocooning clutches.
Sofa.com’s upholstered furniture collection knows that getting cosy is cooler than ever, and is full of shapely forms, undulating contours and bouncy surfaces, all wrapped up in a wide range of high quality fabrics.
We took a look at Sofa.com's range, and discovered a wealth of full-figured furniture inspiration for all areas of your home to create a luxurious, welcoming and indulgent interior, from huggable dining chairs to perfectly squashy sofas.
Find out how to bring the cocooning trend into your own home with the help of Sofa.com’s beautifully handcrafted collection.
1. Get supportive comfort for the whole family
Cohen modular sofa in Royal Fern brushed linen cotton
Curvaceous seating doesn’t just look good, it feels good too. The half moon-shaped armrests and back of the Cohen Modular Sofa not only add a contemporary twist to a minimal, modern silhouette, but also provide additional lumbar support. This makes it perfect for providing maximum comfort while sitting upright on its low-rise seat, as well as for reclining.
Want to fully kick back? Add an extra unit to create an L-shaped layout, and create more room to either stretch out solo, or design a comfortable relaxation space for the whole family. The Cohen’s modular nature means you can add more units over time as the family – or indeed your home – grows.
2. Use cocooning shapes to create an inviting dining space
Coco dining chairs in Dove Grey smart velvet and Coco bar stools in Squirrel cotton matt velvet
Who needs blankets this autumn when you can wrap yourself up in your furniture? ‘Cocooning’ is one of the most coveted furniture design trends of the moment, with shapes that arc around the seat – and give us a bear hug from behind – becoming increasingly popular.
This trend isn’t confined to the living room either: the Coco Dining Chair, with its fully upholstered curving frame and luxurious blind button back, allows you to fully unwind at dinner time. This contemporary approach to dining furniture is a great way to bring a new energy to your social spaces, one of relaxation and comfort which encourages friends and family to come together.
3. Get tactile with boucle
Ginger armchairs in Champagne luxe boucle
How a seat feels isn’t just about the shape, but about the material you run your fingers over as you settle in for the evening. Sofa.com offers more than 100 fabric options in which to upholster your favourite pieces, including an on-trend addition in its new Luxe Bouclé. The super soft, twisted wool style is having a real interiors moment, and here its cosiness is amplified by the undulating lines and plump cushioning of the Ginger Armchair.
4. Plump up classic seating styles
Ernest armchair in Butterscotch cotton matt velvet
Getting comfortable in 2021 doesn’t mean you need to forget everything you love about classical styles – just consider giving them a little extra squish. The wing back gets a contemporary update in the Ernest Armchair, which takes the enduring silhouette and adds an extra layer of cushioning, with buttoned details creating rolling hills of plushness. Choose between wooden legs or a swivel base for the ultimate home office desk chair.
5. Update Art Deco with a little bounce
Harper armchair in Peony cotton matt velvet and Harper footstool in Dusty Rose cotton matt velvet
The Art Deco period has made its presence felt in contemporary design for years now, for good reason – and almost a century after its emergence, we’re really starting to get comfortable with it. This season, embrace all its bounciest bits, from concaving armchairs to luxurious fluting details. The Harper Footstool not only builds on the comfort of its sister armchair, but offers a squashier, more contemporary take on these 1930s style insignias. Sumptuous fabrics like velvet are the perfect choice for this silhouette, instantly creating a sense of luxury and indulgence at home.
6. Keep comfortable with extra cushioning
Bowie sofa and Iggy footstool in Monsoon brushed linen cotton
From scattering them on the sofa to stacking up pillows on the bed, one cushion is never enough. The Bowie Sofa knows this too – layering up cushioning is the perfect way to add softness to an angular seating shape, and its boxy silhouette style gets not only a feathered seat base, but an additional bolster to support you however you need it.
If you’re keen to maintain some straight lines in your furniture design choices, deep-seated comfort is the perfect way to introduce the cocooning trend into your home, and create a space dedicated to cosiness.
To bring the cocooning trend into your home, discover curvy furniture designs for every interior at Sofa.com.
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