Classic or modern, how does style play a role in a luxury couch?

The importance of the sofa in a luxury living room

The living room is often considered the most important room in the house, or at least the one to be looked after aesthetically with the most care, being the ‘representative’ room also for guests (who, in reality, must make a good impression as soon as they arrive in the entrance hall…).

If we consider that the sofa is the main piece of furniture, usually even more so than the table, it is easy to understand how fundamental its choice is. It should be added that in addition to beauty, comfort is also sought, especially for those who wish to spend a lot of time relaxing on it. A luxury couch, due to its characteristics and design, knows how to be pleasing to the eye, able to be the protagonist of the room and at the same time be comfortable.

The distinguishing features of a luxury couch

When we speak of a sofa that is luxury, we first of all mean a piece of furniture made of the highest quality materials, both from an aesthetic point of view and from that of durability and guaranteed comfort (they do not make one sweat and are pleasant to live with in all seasons), they have carefully finished and with attention to detail, which makes them unique, they are designed to be comfortable. Moreover, they are characterised by being handcrafted products. Made in Italy, as far as this field is concerned, is at the forefront precisely because of these characteristics and the invaluable craftsmanship behind every single piece.

Imposing and decorated, here is the luxurious sofa in the classic style

Those mentioned are the qualities that go to define a luxurious sofa. Depending on the style of one’s home, one can opt for a classic or a more modern one, without losing the main characteristics. A classic luxury couch is usually imposing; it dominates the room and is its main element, thanks to its important and rounded shapes. It is produced with a wooden frame and upholstered with materials such as leather or elegant fabrics such as velvet, brocade and silk. It is finely decorated, with prominent and visible trimmings and inlays: for example, upholstered buttons, which become a characteristic element, or even wooden inlays.

A luxury couch is minimalist but not small

On the other hand, a modern luxury couch has less imposing shapes, without being small, because on the contrary, extra-large, XL sofas are in fashion, where one can be comfortable and in many. Particular solutions that are able to furnish and be convivial, such as corner or double-sided, are popular. As far as materials are concerned, a luxurious modern sofa can be made of leather, fabrics such as velvet, which has come back into fashion in recent years, or linen or cotton. The frames are made of wood, metal or steel. However, it has square, essential lines, with few frills.

The differences between classic and modern sofas

One difference between the classic and modern sofa is in the back and armrests. The former, in the classic, is usually high, while in the modern it is lower, in pursuit of a minimalist look. The same applies to heights: a classic luxury couch is higher than a modern one. As for the armrests, sometimes in the modern style they are reduced or even absent, both to gain space and for design, in the classic they are higher and wider, often decorated in an important way.

Choose the luxury couch not only for aesthetics but also for comfort!

In modern sofas, there are reclining and extending solutions that allow the seat to be adapted to one’s needs. Do not forget, whichever style of luxury couch you want, that comfort is essential: a solution that is too low is not suitable for tall people or those who find it difficult to stand up, the armrests and backrest are a good support. Enhance the piece of furniture with a small table and the right lighting, as well as a rug and, if desired, cushions: details and complements are important for an elegant and refined ensemble.

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