AD's Definitive Guide to Styling A Statement Sofa

"This philosophy of texture contrast is exemplified in Greco Deco's design of Rosendale-based inn Six Bells, where Adam Greco uses small prints to make a big impact, with Victorian-style sofas, matching throw pillows, meticulously drawn wallpapers, and drapes that match the couch fabric to create a sense of unified design. Color-drenching, or leaning on a unified color palette, keeps the room from looking crowded."

"Gage suggests solid walls and a vintage rug to set the foundation for a room where the sofa will be the star. "Treat the sofa as the anchor," says Smith. "Pull one or two colors or textures from it and repeat them in smaller accents across the room." Aiduss concurs: "Unify the space using a chic color palette. Consider painting the walls and ceiling the same color if the room is small, or pop the walls or trim with contrast.""

""The best maximalist rooms are those that allow you to focus on a view and not feel overwhelmed with neighboring seating areas," says Jenkins, who broke up this living room with a blue statement sofa to disrupt the eye, paired with a bold animal print throw pillow. Chinoiserie table lamps or patterned lampshades create a visual appeal that can make a patterned sofa feel right at home with more powerful design elements, instead of opposing its surrounding home decor."

Texture contrast paired with small prints can create cohesive maximalist interiors by repeating motifs across upholstery, pillows, wallpapers, and drapery. A unified color palette or color-drenching prevents visual overcrowding and clarifies focal points. The sofa should act as an anchor, with one or two colors or textures pulled into smaller accents across the room. Solid walls and a vintage rug establish a grounded foundation. Statement pieces like lamps, art, side tables, or curated books support the palette and guide the eye. Ongoing editing, attention to scale, and balance transform bold collections into confident, readable rooms.

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