While the kitchen is often referred to as the “heart of the home”, the living room is where all the relaxing takes place. So, for that reason, shouldn’t it take precedence? We certainly think so. The living room is where we entertain, have cosy movie nights and enjoy a family game night. Even when we are not hosting guests in our homes, the sitting room is often the one room we gravitate towards to unwind after a long, hard day. Therefore, we believe this is the room that deserves the most attention. A fabulous and comfortable sofa must take centre stage and what better time to invest in one than at the end of one year or the beginning of a new one? By doing so, you can ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest living room and sofa trends of 2023. For your convenience, EZ Living Furniture has compiled some of the best sofa trends you can expect to see in 2023 into this one easy-to-read blog. Just keep reading below to find out what you should look for when buying a sofa in 2023 but with these timeless trends, quite frankly, you’ll have a sofa that will look good in your home for its entire lifetime!

Sofa Trends For 2023:

Embrace 3 seater leather reclining sofa.

Warm & Calming Neutrals

Living room colour schemes are set to change for 2023. Until now, we have focused on dark and moody colours on both our walls and furniture, now the future is bright…or at least a lot lighter than it was. You can expect calming pastels and sophisticated neutrals like off-whites, creams, tans, and browns with warm undertones to be a big hit next year. While heavy textiles like velvet and leather are predicted to take a back seat in the New Year in favour of lighter, upholstered fabrics, it doesn’t mean that we need to avoid them completely. Especially because the Embrace Sofa above is available in one of the trendy colours for 2023 and is extremely family-friendly. Both leather and velvet are very easy sofas to maintain and don’t require a lot of cleaning and this is one of the reasons why these materials are remaining on our sofa must-have list for the foreseeable future.

Strata beige fabric sofa from EZ Living Furniture.

Curves Everywhere

While curved furniture has been rising in popularity for a while now, it’s clear to see that curves will remain and become even more exaggerated in 2023, particularly when it comes to sofas. This trend stems primarily from an increased use of biophilic design in our homes this year. This is a concept used within the construction and interior design industry to increase a person’s connectivity to the natural environment. One of the aspects of this design style is an appreciation of natural and unusual shapes such as curves. This is why curved architecture is so relevant now and for 2023 too! So, if curved sofas are what you are after in the New Year, may we suggest the Strata beige 3-seater sofa? The Strata furniture range has all the curves you need to bring your living room into the new season, just look at its gently curving arms above. This collection features an armchair, corner sofa, and storage footstool and while they’re all beautiful to look at, you’ll be glad to hear that they’re also extremely comfortable too!

Aurora Sofa from EZ Living Furniture.

Natural Inspiration

The use of biophilic design is only set to increase in the coming year. Already we are seeing influences from the natural world in our home furnishings. Natural materials like wood and stone will have a strong presence in design next year. Consider marble, rattan, wicker, and cane when re-decorating your home to stay in keeping with the 2023 trends. Along with this, earth tones and naturally unusual shapes will play a huge role in solidifying the natural appearance of the home. Upholstered sofas in light materials can be paired with wooden and stone accessories to create the “biophilic look” in your living room. The Aurora Sofa above is upholstered in a beige fabric and looks bang on trend next to brown wooden ornaments and terracotta textured vases.

Hunter cream corner sofa from EZ Living Furniture.

Seating With Comfort In Mind

Comfortable yet aesthetically pleasing furniture will continue to be of major importance in 2023. When Covid-19 was at its highest levels we understood the importance of comfort in the home and probably because we were spending more time in them. Even now, with Covid-19 levels at an all-time low in Ireland and the UK, comfort has taken a front-running role when it comes to selecting the perfect seating for any primary space or room. It seems we are always looking for something to sink into from day to evening, all while sporting a chic style, of course. In the coming year, comfort is going to continue to take precedence over most other aspects of purchasing a sofa. The Hunter Sofa above is incredibly comfortable but also places a particular emphasis on function. This corner sofa is extremely cosy when just one or two are seated because it’s easy to just put your feet up and fully relax. If entertaining guests, you can rest assured that everyone will be seated in great comfort.

Fusion boucle armchair from EZ Living Furniture.

Use Accent Pieces To Add Texture

There is more than one way to add texture to a living room. Usually, we will gravitate towards smaller home accessories when wanting to add a little extra something to a space. Rugs, vases, and cushions are usually the go-to, but there is another way to do this, particularly in a living room. Armchairs are not only beneficial for the functionality aspect of adding more seating, but when chosen in the correct material they can also add texture. Boucle is fast becoming the most popular material of 2022 and now, 2023 for that very reason. The Fusion cream boucle swivel chair could easily add that bit of required texture to your living room and would also make an outstanding addition to any room in the home.

Genoa chaise sofa from EZ Living Furniture.

Overall, the sofa trends of 2023 are not too different from what we have been seeing in the latter part of this year. What we can take from this though, is that the natural element is here to stay, at least for another while. If you wish to learn more about the upcoming trends for 2023, stay tuned. Our latest blogs are focusing on the different rooms in the home and what furniture we can expect to see there in 2023.

Read: Dining Set Trends For 2023.

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