"There's a reason why the end of the year is always synonymous with reflection and renewal. As we say goodbye to the last 12 months - and hello to the next - we're eager to shed any and everything that hasn't served us. Take the living room, for example. It's likely the place you go to watch movies, read a book, or entertain your inner circle;"
"We know these plush sofas can make you feel as if you're lounging on cloud nine. Christopher Boutlier says they're the "design-equivalent of a sugar rush." "It feels indulgent at first, but the appeal fades quickly once you realize it overwhelms everything around it," the Washington, D.C-based designer explains. "These pieces blur all the architectural lines of a living room and replace them with one soft, amorphous shape.""
The end of the year prompts reflection and a desire to shed what no longer serves, including home decor. The living room functions as the household social hub for watching movies, reading, and entertaining, and should feel warm and welcoming without appearing stale. Plush, amorphous 'cloud' sofas initially feel indulgent but quickly overwhelm surrounding architecture, blurring lines and creating disproportionate seating. Seek sofas with sleek lines, proportion, and refinement so main seating supports architectural intent rather than fighting it. Updating viral or dated trends and offloading classic decor faux pas can refresh the living room for a more intentional 2026.
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