Popular sofa styles

The sofa is considered one of the main interior items, since it acts as its compositional center. A person entering a room first of all stops their eyes on this particular piece of furniture. Today sofas are produced in various stylistic directions, therefore, when choosing a particular model, it is important to take into account its combination with the general design of the room.

Sofa styles have one very interesting pattern - most of them were created in the UK and France... Therefore, often, even in Spanish or American sofas, you can find details of English and French design. Nowadays, luxurious and expensive furniture is very popular, represented by timeless classics (straight and angular models with pillows).

Upholstered furniture of this style is characterized by restrained colors, in which brown prevails. Sofas in the interior should not stand out against the general background, this will make the room warmer and more comfortable. Retrostyle provides for the presence of both straight and angular models in the interior, decorated with patterns, ornaments, and supplemented with pillows. As for the upholstery, tapestry, eco-leather and chenille are suitable for retro.

Furniture of traditional shapes is always in great demand, as it can be used to furnish rooms decorated in any style. Classic sofas are distinguished by a sophisticated look, they have smooth lines of the back, sidewalls and original shapes of the legs.

In the neoclassical direction, massive products with soft armrests are usually produced., thanks to their impressive width, their comfort is increased. The color scheme in a classic style is presented in natural shades.

This style is represented by a huge selection of upholstered furniture models of various colors and shapes. The main feature of this trend is the presence of a high back, armrests and wooden frames. Sofas can be with or without legs. The upholstery is presented in natural and man-made materials in pastel colors.

The American style sofa is a cozy and comfortable piece of furniture that attracts all family members. Its main distinguishing characteristics are considered to be massive and the presence of a comfortable backrest, which is hidden under the upholstery of expensive textiles.

Chinese-style sofas are distinguished by their conciseness and simplicity of details. They combine natural forms, functionality and sophistication at the same time. Furniture is produced low, often does not have legs, sometimes even backs. The filling is hard, the upholstery is monophonic.

Furniture in this style outwardly resembles an architectural structure, which has a pediment decorated with artistic carvings at the top of the back. The main feature of sofas is the presence of bronze and brass overlays. As for the color scheme, it can be different, only bright shades are excluded.

The nautical-style sofas amaze with the originality of the design, as it harmoniously combines pattern and color. The background of the furniture can be blue, light blue, white, sand and turquoise. At the same time, decorative items and pillows can be brown, red, black, gray or green. The main part of the furniture remains monochromatic, patterns (geometric shapes, stripes, sea animals, fish, waves, ships) are applied only to rollers or pillows.

This is the so-called rustic style, which is characterized by massiveness, simplicity and impressiveness. Provence-style sofas often have antiquated effects; for this, the surface of the frame is roughly processed, leaving chips. For the manufacture of furniture, wood is used, which is coated with wax or varnish. The upholstery can be made of linen or cotton, colors are chosen of moderate brightness (yellow, blue, beige, light green).

Sofas in this design are always very popular, because they give the interior of city apartments a special chic. The furniture is distinguished by its rough shape, simplicity of execution and light upholstery with fine ornaments.

This stylistic direction of the furniture can be immediately recognized by the clearly traced backrests, seats, wooden legs and textile armrests. Sofas are usually made complete with armchairs, their upholstery is practical, durable, and the cover is quick-release. The color of the products can be white, gray, blue or beige.

Today the furniture market is represented by sofas from different manufacturers, each of which offers stylish models to the attention of buyers. Products of both Russian and foreign production received a lot of good reviews. Let's note the most popular firms engaged in the production of sofas.

• "Pinskdrev" (Belarus). Manufactures straight and corner sofas with textile and leather upholstery. On sale you can find both elite and budget furniture options that fit perfectly into the modern, classic, empire styles.

• Rival (Russia)... It is engaged in the production of sofas that are equipped with covers. This makes the furniture practical as it protects from children and animals. The stylistics of the models are different.

• Anderssen (Russia). The products of this brand are of high quality, attractiveness, ergonomics, but they are expensive.

• "Shatura-Furniture" (Russia). The factory produces soft sofas designed for both apartment interiors and country houses.

For spacious rooms, it is recommended to choose comfortable and luxurious sofas in light shades in a classic style. They are perfectly complemented by a wall and a coffee table made of wood. To avoid monotony in the interior, you should put pillows on the sofa darker than the upholstery material.

For small rooms, a compact Art Nouveau sofa equipped with accessories such as a folding table, a shelf for cups and books is the ideal choice.

See below for an overview of popular styles of sofas.