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Our Top 5 Sofas for Lounging

Whether you’re reading a book, snuggling up to watch a film, or simply taking a break, your sofa is a vital component of your ‘lounging’ experience. Whilst there are many different styles and designs of sofa and we all have different functional needs, comfort should always be at the forefront of your mind when deciding what to put in your space. We’ve selected 5 of our top sofas that will elevate your lounging experience

   
Pictured above:  Brandon by Sits and Argo by Porada

The Brandon Sofa by Sits combines elements of simplicity with modernism, giving you a familiar rectangular shape, but featuring cushions that spill out over the sides. It also has a low rise back that allows the backrest cushions to really fill the space, giving you as much padding as possible and allowing for a deep sitting experience with plenty of room to stretch out if you wish. The sofa comes in a wide range of fabrics and finishes to suit your needs.

The Argo Sofa by Porada is a luxurious design, featuring a base of solid canaletto walnut with brushed brass feet, and sumptuously padded cushions that are not too overfilled giving you space to sink into them. Backrest cushions are filled with goose feather continuing that luxurious feel, and there is even the option of adding a hidden storage compartment, giving you the perfect place to secretly stash your books and magazines away from everyone else. 

   
Pictured above: Nova and Impulse by Sits

The Nova Sofa by Sits will easily nestle itself into a space with its soft lines and subtle curves. The high rise armrests and padded backrest cushions envelop you, allowing you to fully embrace this comfort experience. The sofa is available in a selection of fabrics and finishes, and comes in a range of fixed sizes and modular corner compositions.

The Impulse Sofa by Sits is a welcoming design, with neat square angles and contemporary metal feet. The arms combined with the high rise backrest, allow you to sit in a more upright position, but the padded cushioning will give you the opportunity to feel fully supported and relaxed. The sofa comes in a variety of fabrics and finishes and either a Lux Comfort or a feather-free Premium Hypoallergenic Comfort filling. 

The Bianca Valance Sofa by Sits is a modern take on a classic design, with loose upholstery and a stylish valance. The loose covers mean you can fluff up and pad out as much you want to, and the valance hides away the frame, allowing you to feel surrounded by soft plush fabric. The sofa is available in a wide array of fabrics and finishes, and comes in a choice of sizes or corner compositions. 

So sit back, relax, and enjoy a sofa made entirely for doing just that; we’re confident they will take you to new heights of comfort and style. 

Colourful Rugs

Floors are a great medium to utilise, extending your decor and allowing you to elevate an interior — be it through careful placement of statement rugs or even just changing floor materials to separate zones. We've carefully selected some rugs that we think will really provide a great start.

   
Pictured above:  Sky by Calligaris and Bellis by Fabula

Take the Sky Rug by Calligaris, its warm and vibrant tones and long pile make it a comfortable and stylish selection, and spherical or rectangular shapes mean it can be used in a variety of spaces and ways. You could place a round coffee table on the spherical rug (either centred or off centre depending on your preference) and almost create a spotlight effect within the room – or you could enhance and 'extend' your sofa by placing a rectangular shaped rug at the foot of it. The Bellis Rug by Fabula works great at extending designs into the room such as a sofa or console table, and the marled appearance from its two-tone weave of variegated yarns create an almost ‘rippled’ effect. 

   
Pictured above: Rosemary by Fabula and Luso by Calligaris

For a bolder and more contemporary style, the Rosemary Rug by Fabula offers deep contrasting stripes with a bright red border at each end. The rug is reversible which gives it even more versatility within your space. For a design that is still contemporary but offers more muted tones, the Luso Rug by Calligaris features a beige background with raised chenille patterns in contrasting colours. This gives the rug its own areas of focus, meaning you can play with its placement even further. 

These are just a few suggestions and ways to give your floor an opportunity to to show off and lift your interior design from the ‘ground up’. Whatever you choose, don’t let your floors go to waste – they can really make a difference to a room

Magnificent Marble

Unique, durable, hardwearing and beautiful, marble is a timeless material that retains a firm place in our current interior design trends. The material secures its exclusivity as no two cuts will ever be the same, making its appeal to those of us who crave something that no one else has. 

Marble can be used in a variety of ways, as wall tiles, flooring, even as tabletops, and we’ve found some designs by Porada that showcase this material in all of its splendour. 

   
Pictured above:  Porada's Joint Coffee Table and Thayl Table

Take the Ziggy Coffee Table – its wood frame securely houses an elegant marble top available in 3 different finishes, White Calacatta Gold, Dark Brown Emperador, and Black Sahara Noir to suit all your interior themes. Or to opt for a more minimalist design, why not look at the Joint Coffee Table which has a decadent marble top supported by a canaletto walnut element fixed to 3 brass metal tubular legs. You can continue this theme of marble tops into a dining room with the Thayl Table which is available in the same finishes as the Ziggy coffee table, and houses an opulent round or oval marble table top on a cylindrical base comprising canaletto walnut pillars and a Bronzoro metal ring base plate. 

   
Pictured above: Atlante Wood Sideboard and Jean Marble Table

Perhaps you want a design with storage that still houses the elegance of a marble top – then the Atlante Wood Sideboard measures up. Featuring a solid wood frame with customisable doors and internal shelving, all whilst showcasing that all important marble.

If sustainability is a key pillar in your interior design decisions, then you may know that pure marble takes a lot of time and energy to produce. Ceramic marble is a blended material that has all the benefits and appearance of marble, but is kinder to the environment in its production. The Jean Marble Table is a great example of how a ceramic marble tabletop can turn into a bold and statement design, bringing drama and sophistication into your space whilst considering your impact on the planet. 

The marble look has stood the test of time, and we know it will continue to do so for many years to come.

How to Live with Nature: Indoor Gardens

The partnership between nature and our homes has rarely been more linked, with many of us bringing more plant life into our living spaces. Whether it’s to ground us, or introduce some of natures finest decorations into our spaces, we’re finding new and innovative ways to bring the outside in. There have been studies that show the benefits to your mood and stress levels by introducing plant life into your home, with some even claiming that plants can help you fall asleep at night. Whether you’re dressing a home office with some devil's ivy, or lifting up your living room with peace lilies,  we’ve some great ways to organise them.

   
Pictured above:  Cane-line's Frame Shelving System and Lighthouse Teak Lantern

The Frame Shelving System range by Cane-line gives you levels and heights to play with, placing your ornaments and plants in a way that keeps them organised but also on display. The natural wood support poles also act as a great contrast to the more stylish and sleek shelves, which will make the plants and flowers really pop. For something more portable, the Cane-line Lighthouse Teak Lantern effortlessly adds a contemporary creative look, helping to frame smaller plants and provide an extra bit of warmth for succulents.  

   
Pictured above:  Box Storage Box by Cane-line and Grow Plant Container by Cane-line

You will also want to consider the pots you hold the plants in. The Box Storage Box by Cane-line has a rustic and bold design, with aluminium side panels and a hardwood teak finish. Or for a sleeker design, take a look at the Grow Plant Container by Cane-line which features a powder coated aluminium finish available in a choice of colours, shapes and sizes. 

Whilst we continue to see more of us turning to nature for comfort and solace, it’s never been easier to find ways of designing our own inside-sanctuaries and display them in stylish ways.