Sofas 2021: current interior innovations and designer tips for choosing a sofa (145 photos)

Fashionable sofa

A sofa is irreplaceable furniture, it occupies the main position in the room, serves to receive guests and relax, so the main qualities that it should have are convenience and functionality, and it is best if they are combined.

In the past decade, design solutions aimed at minimalism and ease of creating shapes were very often used, however, sofas in 2021 presented by well-known manufacturers and having an unusual appearance have forecasts for future popularity.

Modern sofas must meet the following requirements:

velor upholstery;
the color should be inspired by nature;
Sharp outlines must be avoided.

Location of the sofa in the living room

Historically, most Russians cannot imagine any other option for installing a sofa in a living room or hall other than against one of the walls (usually opposite the TV). This method of placing the main piece of upholstered furniture in a common room is connected, first of all, with the fact that the rooms often had a modest area and this option helped to save precious square meters. There was also no need to zone the space with a sofa - studio living rooms were not widespread as they are today. But even now, installing a sofa against one of the walls of the living room may be the only right decision if we are talking about a room of modest size.

In foreign design projects, very often the location of the soft seating area depends on the location of the fireplace - an indispensable attribute of a cozy living room. The presence of a fireplace is becoming popular in Russian living rooms. Modern technologies make it possible to create a spectacular imitation of fire without equipping the home with a chimney. In this regard, the location of the sofa is “tied” to the place from which it is most convenient to observe the dance of fire in the fireplace. Especially considering that a TV is often hung above the fireplace.

Two identical sofas located at an angle (they can have different upholstery colors, but always have the same design model) perfectly zone the room, outline the relaxation segment and can, without additional furniture, provide a large number of seats not only for family gatherings, but also for receiving guests.

Two sofas facing each other can create a spacious and comfortable soft seating area in the living room. At the same time, they are located perpendicular to the TV area or fireplace (and often these two segments are combined and the TV is located above the fireplace) and create a fairly comfortable place to sit not only for conversations.

If your living room is part of a large studio room and shares space with the kitchen and dining room, then it is most logical to use a sofa not only as the main attribute of the relaxation area, but also as a zoning element. A corner sofa modification (with any length of the corner sides) will ideally outline the conventional boundaries of the living room segment. But even an ordinary sofa, complete with armchairs or poufs, can clearly define the sitting area of the living room.

Popular colors

Currently, preference is given to colors closer to natural tones, for example: gray, blue, sage, pink.

In the case of selecting a sofa to emphasize a certain image of the created interior, colors of dark blue, burgundy, purple, mustard and dark green are recommended; a coral-pink background is also often used.

Velvet - trendy coating

The design of sofas in 2021 gives preference to a velvet covering. Velvet is regaining its former popularity, imparting elegance to interior items, while velor, a material similar in appearance, but with a denser base and lower cost, is in demand this year in the manufacture of upholstered furniture.

Traditionally made weaving ensures the reliability of the covering and ensures the long life of the sofa.

If you choose an environment in light colors, it is better to also focus on furniture in pink, beige, soft gray colors, but for a bright interior you can consider options in dark colors.

The most popular color for upholstery is mustard; it remains popular regardless of the season, as it goes perfectly with a hint of antiquity.

Transformation mechanism

The mechanism for converting a sofa into a bed is of great importance if it will often be used as a sleeping place.

In this case, it is better to purchase sofas with a simple, comfortable and durable transformation system that will last for many years.

The book is simple and durable, but to fully unfold it you will have to move the sofa away from the wall. Convenient drawers below provide excellent storage space.

The Eurobook features an almost indestructible folding mechanism and a comfortable sleeping place, but the width of the seat when folded will not be very comfortable for people of short stature.

Dolphin is the most popular mechanism. A comfortable sleeping place simply rolls forward. But such a sofa cannot boast of being particularly reliable.

Click-clack will not damage the floor when unfolding, but the transformation mechanism is quite expensive, which will affect the overall price of the sofa.

The French folding bed is compact in size, but the mechanism itself is not very reliable, and the sleeping area is not particularly flat. So it is better to use such a sofa only for rarely visiting guests.

The roll-out sofa has a reliable transformation mechanism, is compact when assembled, and a comfortable surface ensures a restful sleep. But the bed itself will be located very low.

This is only part of the possible mechanisms for turning a sofa into a fully functional bed, so before purchasing it is better to clarify all the points with the seller.

Sofa shell

The time when the sofa played a secondary role is a thing of the past; based on the results of the past seasons, we can confidently say that the sofa is the basis for creating the intended interior.

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This year, already recognized styles, such as Chesterfield, modern, with a bright velor covering, will remain fashionable, however, significant competition is emerging with samples of sofa-sinks, also with velor upholstery. This model is special in that it is suitable for a long-term interior.

Unique examples of upholstered furniture

Sofas created by famous designers remain unrivaled, sometimes striking with their unusual shape:

Candy model made from knitted 18 pillows;
the Barcelona model, its history goes back to the 20s of the last century, is ideal for a solid interior;
The Nami model combines classics with innovation and suits the minimalist office style.

This season's furniture has a certain versatility and is suitable for both an office and a living room and bedroom. In this case, by considering the new Scandi style, you can easily choose a sofa for a French or glamorous interior.

Color scheme for the living room sofa

Of course, the choice of stylistic design and color scheme of the room will influence the choice of shade for the sofa upholstery. But it all depends on whether you want to make the main piece of upholstered furniture in the living room its accent or fit it organically into the existing palette. The color scheme of the sofa will also be influenced by the choice of shades for the accompanying furniture - armchairs, ottoman, poufs or a soft island.

Universal options

One of the most common color options for a modern living room is many shades of gray. This universal, neutral color in every sense can fit organically into any interior. Even with a complete remodel of the living room, you can safely leave the sofa with gray upholstery and be sure that the soft area of the living room will not cause a resonance against the general background of the interior of the room. If you want to highlight the sofa in contrast against the light background of the living room, then it makes sense to give preference to dark shades of gray - anthracite, a shade of wet asphalt...

And against the background of white walls, even a light gray sofa will look impressive...

White furniture upholstery is an all-time trend. Yes, this option seems impractical to many, in a home with a small child and not at all realistic, but a lot depends on the upholstery material and the possibility of cleaning it on your own. Snow-white furniture always looks somewhat solemn and fresh. A living room with a white sofa is simply doomed to a clean, fresh and light interior image. In addition, from the point of view of compatibility with the color schemes of the decoration or other furnishings of the living room, a white sofa will not have any problems. The absolute versatility of white shades will not cause dilemmas for the selection of decorative elements for the living room in general and the relaxation area in particular - any sofa cushions, bolsters and bedspreads will be appropriate.

Light shades of beige are no less versatile. They harmoniously combine with wood of any species, and most often easily fit into any interior design. If you decide to change wall finishes or storage system facades, carpeting or upholstery of additional furniture, you will not need to worry about the compatibility of new interior items with the tone of the sofa.

Bright accent

A completely bright interior is not always a good way to visually enlarge a small room. Bright accents are necessary not only to focus the eye, but also to create a harmonious picture of the interior. Just one piece of furniture with bright upholstery is enough to not only add variety to the color palette of the living room, but also make this element a focal point. And with the scale of the sofa this is not difficult to do.

Complex shades of blue are the most popular among modern designers. Bright blue shades can not only bring a certain color to the interior of the living room, but also inspire the design of a common room in the English style.

Almost all shades of brown can be called the traditional choice of designers for creating sofas with leather upholstery (or its artificial leatherette equivalent). Against the background of neutral wall decoration (most often light), such a sofa looks impressive and bright. Warm shades of brown invariably balance the coolness of a white and gray interior.

Printed upholstery

In modern furniture stores, it is not easy to find a sofa with upholstery that has a pattern, print or any other type of image. Monochromatic options are much more popular. The more unique your living room can become if you use a sofa with printed upholstery. In a small living room, it is better to use only one piece of furniture with upholstery containing a pattern; even for curtains, in this case it is better to leave a single-color variation. Then your sofa will be the undisputed center of attraction of all eyes.

Design preferences in 2021

Currently, furniture manufacturers are trying to keep up with their times by annually presenting new collections with the help of famous designers in this field.

As previously reported, the main accents of this year are smooth lines and natural colors and materials.

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In addition, there is likely to be an increase in demand for modular designs due to the possibility of saving space.

Thin legs

New sofa models may have different designs, but they all have one thing in common - thin legs. This feature has returned to fashion after decades of oblivion. Unlike heavy solid sofas, furniture with thin legs seems lighter and airier. It does not load the living room space so much. In addition, cleaning under the sofa has become much easier. Even a robot vacuum cleaner can easily slide under the seat of most models.

Materials for frame and upholstery

Wood is the material most often used in the production of furniture, which is easily explained by its environmental friendliness, lightness, ease of processing, as well as the availability of analogue materials (chipboard, chipboard).

Quite a large number of models have recently been made with a metal frame, this is explained by the desire to add reliability, but more often metal is used in parts of the sofa that have moving parts.

The most current models of 2019-2020 have the most optimal upholstery options:

from flock;
made of genuine leather and eco-leather;
from quilted fabric;
made of synthetic fur;
from velor.

Jacquard, tapestry and microfiber are also often used.

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Often, manufacturers combine combined finishes in samples, which not only gives a distinctive appearance, but also increases the strength of the upholstery. The prettiest furniture of this kind is from Italian furniture makers.

Sofa upholstery - the dilemma of the modern buyer

On the one hand, nowadays the choice of sofa models is incredibly wide, including the type of upholstery material, and this is an absolute plus. After all, a buyer with any selection criteria and a variety of financial capabilities will be able to find his own option. On the other hand, the huge assortment invariably confuses the majority of Russians who decide to buy a sofa for the living room or change the upholstery in their old model, thereby refreshing the entire interior.

If we talk about the optimal ratio of price and quality, aesthetic and practical qualities of the material, then jacquard and tapestry are the most popular everywhere (including in our country). Affordable cost, sufficient durability and the ability to clean surfaces from stains encourage designers and customers to turn to fabrics from this group (with varying degrees of synthetic raw material impurities).

One of the most popular types of tapestry fabric is Belgian tapestry - it looks like velor, but at the same time it costs less, and from the point of view of practicality it is not inferior to the soft pile of expensive material. If we talk about the price list. Then after budget options for upholstery fabric, there are jacquard and tapestry, and then expensive variations of flock.

In modern furniture showrooms you can find models of original sofas upholstered in the following types of materials:

flock;
Teflon flock;
flock-veoyur;
I command;
chenille;
courtesan;
furniture fur (varies in length and density of the pile).

Upholstery made of natural and artificial leather is considered practical, but at the same time expensive. At the same time, an artificial analogue may be in no way inferior to a natural material in terms of aesthetic qualities, but it will cost significantly less (although it will not last as long). But it is important to understand that synthetic material is not breathable. If the room is hot, then you can stick to the sofa, but if it’s cool, then the low temperature will be felt even more strongly in the soft seating area.

If you have small children, pets, or just household members in your home who like to drink tea with jam in the living room, and the white color of the sofa incredibly attracts you, then the only solution is leather upholstery, which can be easily cleaned with a damp sponge. For many Russians, a snow-white sofa with leather upholstery is not only a symbol of well-being, but also an element of a daily celebration in their own living room.

Sofas upholstered in linen with synthetic additives are quite popular for decorating modern living rooms. The admixture of artificial threads is necessary in order to increase the practicality of the material, its elasticity, ability to be cleaned and retain its shape during use. A sofa upholstered in linen fabric will fit perfectly into Scandinavian, modern, minimalist and many types of country style interiors.

Recently, models combining different types of fabric for upholstery have been gaining popularity again. At the same time, the fabric can differ not only in its technological qualities, have different textures, but also be presented in different color combinations. The most widespread models are those in which one type of fabric has a pattern, and the second is presented in a single-color variation.

Peculiarities

However, when choosing a sofa you need to consider:

frequency of use;
location of furniture, room;
air humidity level;
interior design of the room.

A sofa with a leather cover is considered universal; it can also be easily cleaned when dirty, but in recent years consumers have increasingly given preference to models with fabric upholstery.

Variety of models

It’s hard not to get lost among the huge range of sofa models. Therefore, it is better to decide in advance on the model of the upcoming purchase. The main distinguishing parameters of sofas are: folding mechanism, external design, pricing policy, materials used.

Color of a fashionable sofa

The most popular colors this year:

red;
violet;
white;
beige;
print;
black or gray;
consisting of several colors.

Sofa functionality, size and shape

The convenience of modular furniture lies in its ability to change shape; at the moment, for more detailed information, a fairly large number of different photos of 2020 sofas of this design have been offered.

Today, the design of furniture is designed to match the design of the room in which it will be located, so choosing the ideal option for the interior - modular sections - will not be difficult.

Add-on modules can increase or decrease the length of the sofa, which is a useful feature for small spaces.

If the purpose of the purchased furniture is to receive guests or watch movies, then it is worth considering models that are more comfortable and spacious.

Corner sofas of 2021 are deservedly recognized as one of the most fashionable trends; they fit perfectly in both limited and free space, in different price categories

However, rectangular sofas have not lost their relevance and can become a decoration of the chosen interior.

Selection by room size

How to choose a sofa for a large room? Yes, it’s very simple, because any sofa will fit here, and even with additional functions: a shelf for books, a table, a minibar.

A large area can allow you to install even two such sofas. You can place them in the letter “G”, opposite each other, or, conversely, back to back.

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But for a small room you need to choose a sofa carefully.

For a rectangular, not narrow room, it is better to place a sofa near a short wall. It is advisable to use “book” or “eurobook”, “telescope” or “accordion” sofa models.

For a square room, a corner sofa is perfect; it will decorate your interior during the daytime, and at night, when unfolded, it will serve as a sleeping place.

A French folding sofa will fit well into a small room.

What is a U-shaped sofa

The U-shaped sofa model is suitable for connoisseurs of comfort, also combined with convenience. The modular design gives functionality and practicality; its two sides can be used for other purposes.

The main positive aspects of this model:

the ability to create a comfort zone indoors;
transforms;
can be used during proper rest;
uniqueness.

But taking into account all the positive characteristics, it is worth noting that a U-shaped sofa is unlikely to be appropriate in small rooms.

Variations in the appearance of the sofa

Whatever the sliding mechanism or color of the sofa, its shape should not only please the eye, but also fit into the overall interior as much as possible. Don't forget about ergonomics.

Classic version

How will 2021 manage without a classic sofa design? In this case, a direct arrangement of soft modules is assumed. Most often, such a design is appropriate in small spaces; other forms of sofas can visually make the room smaller. Such a sofa will fit perfectly in the middle of the wall, while maintaining enough free space.

Corner option

Manufacturers offer a huge range of corner sofas in 2021. Particularly popular is the so-called transformable design, which allows you to symmetrically rearrange the sofa for installation in the opposite corner of the room. As a rule, corner sofas are installed in medium-sized rooms. Designers do not recommend using this option in too small rooms - this will visually reduce the size of the room itself.

Modular sofa

This design option is a godsend for a large room. All modules of such a piece of furniture can be arranged in absolutely any order. You can choose in advance in the store which elements to include in the final version in order to assemble a sofa that you could only dream of before.

Semicircular sofa

Like a modular sofa, a semicircle is more suitable for large rooms. Given its unique appearance, such a sofa is perhaps the main decoration of the entire room. A semicircular sofa is most often found in minimalism, high-tech or oriental styles.

How to choose a sofa

A number of points to consider when choosing a sofa:

the angles may not coincide;
it is necessary to take into account the area for placing the sofa, since it can exceed it in length;
a sofa with polyurethane or latex structural fragments is more practical;
solid structural elements are desirable;
models that are too heavy indicate the use of composite materials in the design; as a rule, such samples do not tolerate moisture well and can be a source of evaporation of harmful resins;
For durability, the mattress must have an independent spring block;
The upholstery should first of all be easy to clean
the sofa should be covered on all sides.

Manufacturing materials

The best material, of course, remains a well-dried solid wooden beam of such species as oak, spruce, pine, beech, and walnut. Larch is used in more budget-friendly options, but reliability remains with metal structures.

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Spring blocks are usually used in inexpensive models and have the form of springs fastened together or independent of each other.

The combined type of block is more rigid and has a long service life, but can produce an unpleasant sound, while independent springs are not as durable but have an orthopedic effect.

Foam rubber is the cheapest filler, does not tolerate moisture well, is a possible source of harmful emissions, and can become moldy.

High-density polyurethane foam is suitable for the mid-price category; natural components – coconut fiber – are placed between the layers. Has excellent shock-absorbing properties.

The most expensive is natural ecological rubber latex - it is resistant to moisture, has shock-absorbing and orthopedic properties.

New items for the season

Mixing interior decoration and furniture created in the middle of the last century is considered a current trend.

The style is called “modern”; its characteristic features are straight shapes, simple geometry and the presence of upholstered furniture in the center of the room.

All other interior items form the background.

In a budget option, corner sofa models are popular.

The most popular new sofas in 2021 are made in the following directions:

Loft - has a combination of different materials (wood and metal), suitable for an interior with a concrete or brick wall.
Ascetic style - minimalist furniture, frees up space.
Eco-style, predominance of natural materials;
Country - rustic notes;
Ethnic style – national special features.
Bionics is a style combining wooden furniture, stone and fresh flowers.
Vintage style is a classic trend.

Designers have worked hard to ensure that in 2021, furniture in houses and apartments looks as attractive as possible, giving a special unique touch to the created interior.

In the new year 2021, upholstered furniture should surprise with its uniqueness and sophistication combined with comfort.

Interior of a room with a sofa. Model selection

Of course, the most luxurious sofa option is the corner one. It will fit perfectly into any environment. But it is more often suitable only for spacious rooms. After all, the overall dimensions of such models are very large. There is no doubt that this sofa has many useful features. For example, it perfectly smooths out corners in a room. Often, models of such sofas are equipped with various folding tables, shelves for books or various small decorative items, and even minibars. Of course, this is one of the most convenient models for large families.

Photos of sofas 2021

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