{"id":731,"date":"2015-01-21T13:52:52","date_gmt":"2015-01-21T13:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/?p=731"},"modified":"2024-06-13T15:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T15:52:21","slug":"how-to-choose-sofa-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/01\/how-to-choose-sofa-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Sofa Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A beautiful handcrafted leather or fabric sofa may feel wonderful to sit on and look great surrounded by its showroom friends \u2013 but how can you ensure it doesn\u2019t look lost and lonely once you get it home?
\nMake the most of a new sofa with accessories that complement and enhance the piece while tying in with a room\u2019s overall scheme \u2013 it\u2019s a tricky but worthwhile challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throws<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A plush leather sofa can be made even more inviting with the addition of a cosy but not too lavish throw \u2013 think natural wool rather than fake leopard skin.
\nFor fabric sofas, a throw in a similar material but contrasting colour can enhance the palette of any lounge or sitting room, like our fabulous Natural Herringbone Throw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cushions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Without cushions, a sofa can look bare and stark but they must be used sparingly to avoid a \u2018boudoir\u2019 effect \u2013 imagine Kate Middleton\u2019s taste rather than Katie Price\u2019s.
\nPatterned or textured scatter cushions can provide pleasing balance to a plain sofa.
\nHowever, obscuring an attractive surface \u2013 for example, a distressed, full-grain leather sofa \u2013 is a shame, so keep cushioning subtle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stools<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Far from being a forgettable footrest, a stool or ottoman can be a statement piece in itself, the perfect companion to any sofa.
\nThe solidly timeless style of a matching vintage leather footstool can enhance any leather sofa, particularly in a room for frequent family use where it can double as an occasional sitting space in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armchairs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Those who prefer their own space over the shared comfort of, say, a warm brown leather sofa<\/a> can still contribute to the overall ambience of a room by occupying a carefully selected armchair.
\nLeather wing chairs and tub chairs offer a stylish and individual alternative way to achieve unrivalled comfort, with both armrests all to yourself.
\nDon\u2019t be afraid to take inspiration from design magazines, websites or photos that inspire you \u2013 and if there\u2019s a particular fabric or accessory style that you\u2019re keen to use, talk to our helpful and experienced team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A beautiful handcrafted leather or fabric sofa may feel wonderful to sit on and look great surrounded by its showroom friends \u2013 but how can you ensure it doesn\u2019t look lost and lonely once you get it home? Make the most of a new sofa with accessories that complement and enhance the piece while tying […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1961,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[186,82,185,184],"tags":[221,284,143,147,179,133,233,140,283,131,282],"class_list":["post-731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration","category-interior-design","category-news-2","category-tips-3","tag-accessories","tag-cushions","tag-furniture","tag-home","tag-inspiration","tag-interiors","tag-lifestyle","tag-new-products","tag-scatters","tag-sofas","tag-throws"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=731"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1962,"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/731\/revisions\/1962"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}