Think beyond the regular sofa and create offbeat seating!
A couch or sofa is the first thing we all think of when deciding on living room furniture. While it makes sense to include this reliable and go-to furniture piece to create a definite seating zone in your living room or lounge room, sometimes a homeowner may seek something beyond a traditional couch! And it is OK to look for some offbeat and trendy seating options that can elevate your living room or seating zone in the most interesting way possible!
We have curate 10 modern seating options for the living room which can encourage you to think beyond the regular sofa:
Pick a Sofa With a Different Style
If you think the living room can do without a traditional style sofa, then simply swap it for a modern or contemporary style couch! Explore a different style for a sofa that scores high on comfort and style. Muted or neutral tone sofas are trending now which can blend well with your existing home interior design. You can get the upholstery custom tailored that matches your color and pattern preferences!
Add a Swing
No, a swing is just not a seating choice for the balcony, porch, or garden. A swing can be an offbeat seating arrangement for your living room as well. If you think, a swing can make an additional seating choice beside your couch, then go ahead and add the same. Otherwise, you can include a swing cum sofa with sturdy suspenders to feature reliable seating. If looking forward to creating a quintessential Indian decor in your home, then opt for an Indian-style swing or jhoola to form an attractive seating!
Impress With Accent Chairs
Accent chairs make a lovely addition to the living room and can be selected from various styles like wingback, armchairs, upholstered, to rattan ones. Accent chairs are ideal for introducing an accent furniture piece to the designated seating zone. With attractive upholstery color or patterns, they can be the perfect conversation starter pieces!
Place a Comfy Daybed
Daybeds serve as an offbeat seating solution to the living room furniture. When you wish for unique seating but do not want to compromise on the seating space part, then daybeds make an ideal choice. For compact living spaces, daybeds can be easily accommodated and can be elevated with attractive accent cushions and a throw!
Poufs to the Rescue
Poufs are compact seating types that are added as additional seating solutions. These lightweight seating things can be added or moved around the home as per your need and convenience. Poufs are available in every imaginable style and colors. For introducing a bohemian vibe in your living room, including different types of poufs to create a cozy and interesting atmosphere!
Include Versatile Ottomans
An ottoman is a low upholstered seating without a back or arms and serves as additional seating. A grouping of a compact couch and two pairs of ottoman make a smart choice to add comfortable seating in your living room. Ottomans are versatile and can be movable to any part of the house. Ottomans with storage options are a clever hack for homes with children to store their books, toys, and more!
Add Space Saving L-Shape Couch
There is nothing more assuring than a piece of furniture fitting into the corner! An L-shaped couch is a perfect choice for adding a comfortable seating and saving up on living room space. From plain, textured to tufted detailing, you can select the L-shaped sofa from interesting colors and styles and add a modern seating just like those living rooms featured home decor magazines!
Solve Space Crunch With Loveseat
Loveseat, commonly known as two-seater sofas can fit perfectly into any compact and cozy living room space. For most city apartments, a loveseat makes a practical seating choice that does not occupy much of the space and looks perfect enough to define the living room or lounge area. You can also add a loveseat in the bedroom for a required seating arrangement!
Think Offbeat With No Arm Sofa
No-arms or armless sofas as the name suggests feature no art rests at the sides. These trendy and single-unit seating solutions are perfect for small living rooms. Even a spacious living room can have a separate seating zone elevated with an armless couch and accent chairs!
Futon for the Fabulous Look and Feel
A futon is a low wooden sofa option that includes a padded unsprung mattress which can be rolled up or folded in two for easy usage. You simply need to pull down the backrest and roll out the mattress to convert it into a mini bed and roll it back up to transform it into seating.
It is traditional Japanese bedding that makes a feasible seating choice for compact size living rooms or rental spaces. You can select a vibrant color for the futon to showcase it as an accent furniture piece. An old futon can be elevated with a patterned futon cover for a budget-friendly makeover!
