10 Sofa Design Styles to Add Character to Your Home

In our quest to deliver inspiration, we’ve compiled 10 sofa design styles, each hiding a distinct history in its visual features. Whether you are starting out as a designer or are simply intrigued by the variety of sofas available, this post will offer you a chance to learn more. These styles have defied the test of time and can still be found in homes today.

1. Chesterfield Sofa

Dating to the 18th century, the Chesterfield sofa has an interesting story behind it. The fourth Earl of Chesterfield, England, is said to have been the first to commission one, specifically requesting a furniture element that would allow a man to sit upright comfortably so his suit would not wrinkle.

The Chesterfield became a symbol of noble sophistication, and it hasn’t lost its intricate charm. This style is defined by its use of leather, rolled arms, a back the same height as the arms, tufting for a quilted effect and no back cushions.

2. Cabriole Sofa

Some say nothing symbolizes 18th-century furniture more than the cabriole leg. With the upper portion curving outward and the lower portion curving inward in a gentle S shape, this type of leg is associated with the Louis XV period of furniture design.

The Cabriole sofa style is characterized by an exposed wooden frame (often carved), and slightly lower arms than the back. Other features include continuous lines and no back cushions; in the example above, though, the designer opted to add some, and we really like the result.

3. Camelback Sofa

The camelback sofa style is attributed to London cabinetmaker and furniture designer Thomas Chippendale, whose name strongly influenced the English decor scene in the late 18th century. A true camelback sofa has an arched back that rises to a higher point in the middle, and again slightly at the ends.

Other features include rolled or square arms, upholstery, exposed legs and usually no back cushions. We love how the designers integrated a camelback-inspired sofa in the photo above, giving it an informal, inviting appearance.

4. Lawson Sofa

The fourth type of sofa on our list is attributed to Thomas W. Lawson, an American businessman and author who commissioned the model for extra comfort. The first Lawson sofa in history came with a back layered in pillows and overstuffed.

Today, you can recognize a Lawson by three back cushions and arms lower than the back (slightly rolled or square). But expect to see many different models on the market. You can find textile and leather finishes and various embedded materials, including metal and wood.

5. Tuxedo Sofa

Borrowing its name from the town of Tuxedo Park in New York, the tuxedo sofa is considered one of the hints signaling modernism in the 1920s. The style is defined by arms the same height as the back (usually taller than other sofa designs mentioned in this post), inspiring glamor and elegance.

The first versions of the sofa came with a single row of tufts and exposed legs. Pillows are optional but add comfort, especially to a couch with high arms.

6. English Rolled Arm Sofa

Probably the coziest sofa type you will come across, the English rolled arm (or club) sofa dates to the turn of the century and has a British countryside vibe. Some of the features include a tight back; soft, generously sized cushions; recessed arms; and low turned legs on casters. It can do wonders in contemporary decor, adding that touch of warmth that modern homes need.

7. Knole Sofa

Sofas did not exist before the 17th century; benches were used on a large scale instead. The Knole sofa dates to the early 1600s, when an upholstered settee was ordered for Knole, a historic English house. The classic style can be recognized by its straight, high back and angled adjustable arms (in the old days, they were used as protection from drafts).

Finials wrapped in cords traditionally connected the back and arms. Even though the popularity of the style has decreased, you can still find Knole sofas in modern houses, adding a charming classic touch.

8. Bridgewater Sofa

Elegant, casual and comfortable, a Bridgewater sofa is ideal for conversing or watching a movie with friends. In today’s design schemes, it adds a welcoming touch with its softly rolled back, low set-back arms and heavily padded cushions. This style is also known as a birch-arm or English three-seater. Its powerful British heritage is highlighted by a skirt that conceals the feet.

9. Mid-Century Modern Sofa

The term mid-century modern describes a significant design movement from roughly the mid-1930s to 1965. The sofas attributed to this style usually have a streamlined form with low, often square legs. However, expect many variations.

It is fair to say that when it comes to mid-century modern (MCM) sofas, few rules apply. You may recognize them for their retro appearance, use of organic shapes and powerful geometry. One thing is certain: if properly integrated in a modern interior, their look will surprise and inspire.

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Add Dimension And Color To Your Home With 3D Wall Art

I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out how I should decorate my new home. At one point I was leaning towards posters or framed photos but then I thought something a little more interesting and original would be more suitable, something like 3D wall art. In case you’re wondering what that means, we’ve prepared some examples for you to take a look at.

If you want to add color to a room without necessarily focusing on something specific, then you should try this idea: take a big box of crayons and glue them to the top of a canvas. Then turn the blow dryer to hot on high and get comfy. The wax will start to melt and you’ll get a unique piece of artwork.{found on megduerksen}.

Geometric Designs.

Geometric designs are popular in modern and contemporary interior and they offer lots of flexibility. If you prefer something simple, then all you need is a bunch of wood sticks. Use them to make a hexagon or any other shape you prefer.{found on ohohblog}.

Here’s a similar project. For this one you’ll need strips of wood, a hot glue gun, paint, a hammer and nails. Measure and cut the strips to make the shape you want, in this case a rectangle. Lay out the design to make sure it looks ok. Adhere the strips together using glue and then paint the piece.{found on designsponge}.

You can play with shapes, dimensions, colors and patterns to create a simple but eye-catching decoration for your wall. You need wood circles of different dimensions. Tape off some of the areas and then paint the circles using different shades. Then figure out how you want the circles to be positioned on the wall. Glue dowels to the back of each circle and then attach them one by one to the wood base.{found on curbly}.

Use foam building blocks to make a one-of-a-king display for your home. Take a bunch of blocks of different shapes and sizes and arrange them inside a frame. When you’re happy with the arrangement, start gluing them one by one. You can also paint the blocks if you also want to add color to the décor.{found on happymundane}.

Although this is not the use of geometric shapes you might have expected, it’s a pretty interesting project. It’s 3D yarn wall art. Using yarn and nails you can come up with all sorts of interesting designs. Figure out the design and start putting nails into your wall or into a board. Then it’s time to add color using yarn.{found on jenloveskev}.

Paper Crafts.

There are lots of interesting things you can make using paper and we’re not necessarily talking about origami. Let’s start with something simple like these cute paper butterflies. Get some templates and draw the butterflies, then cut out the shapes. Then prepare the background. It can be a canvas you’ve painted. Glue the butterflies to the canvas.{found on site}.

Not all 3D wall art has to be colorful. Sometimes the meaning lies beyond that. Here’s some unique wall art made from actual books. You basically take an old book and fold or trim the pages so they form these interesting shapes.{found on etsy}.

This is one of my favorite paper crafts ever. To make something like this you need squares of colored paper in multiple shades. Fold them one by one (fold each corner of the square to the center point). Then simply arrange them in a grid.{found on howaboutorange}.

This is a project you can either make using colored paper or colored pieces of fabric. You need a canvas or something to adhere the pieces to. Then cut out the shapes in various colors and forms and combine them as you wish. Glue the top of each piece of paper of fabric to the canvas., start from the bottom.{found on site}.

We’ve mentioned origami earlier but we haven’t actually shown you anything related to that. Here’s a nice example. Make 3D wall art using card stock paper. Cut it in squares and start folding. After you’ve made enough pieces, arrange them in a pattern.{found on site}.

This is a similar project but this time you’ll be using white paper and you’ll be making smaller crafts. You’ll have to make lots of these pieces if you want to decorate the wall like in this photo.{found on mejuffrouwekster}.

This piece of 3D wall art may resemble the origami crafts we’ve shown you but it’s quite different. This one is made using paint chip stampes. They were cut into stripes and used to make hexagrams. Them they were attached to the canvas.{found on whimzeecal}.

You don’t have to be a hunter to have animal trophies in your house. You can make your own using paper. You’ll need a template, a frame, a background and colored paper. You just cut out the shapes and then glue them to the background piece.{found on site}.

3D Wall Art For The Kids.

Using 3D wall art in the kids’ room is a very clever idea. Not only that they’ll find the designs more interesting, but you can also teach them all sorts of interesting things and help them visualize. Of course, it would also have to be something fun like giant dinosaurs or safari animals. Teach about the planets and the universe using 3D wall art. There are lots of other themes to choose from so use your imagination.{found on styleestate}.

You can also make something more colorful using paper. For example, take a look at these pinwheels. They’re very cute and they look great in the nursery. They’re not that difficult to make and you can find instructions on the internet. Pair them with some wall decals.{found on createdblissfully}.

Nature-inspired nursery decors are always lovely and interesting. This one features simple 3D wall art in the form of a tree. It’s quite abstract but, at the same time, the symbols are spot on.{found on site}.

Organic Crafts.

Bring the nature inside your home and use things like branches and leaves to make interesting 3D wall art. For example, find some interesting-looking branches, take them home and cut them to size. Then attach them to boards or canvases.{found on thediyshowoff2}.

You can also use leaves to make interesting artwork. Use a canvas, styrofoam, some fabric that will make the colors of the leaves pop and pins. You can also use small branches and other things you can find in the yard or garden.{found on nerdandhealthnut}.

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