When it comes to creating beautiful spaces – the kind that are meant to be admired from afar as well as lived in – a curated collection of furnishings, finishes and textures can help you achieve a mindfully eclectic yet balanced aesthetic.
Using the same wood tones or fabrications can make a space look flat. Finding contrasting yet complementary hues imparts a layered look that is at once welcoming and refined. Here are some of our favorite ways to mix things up.
Material Matters
We love the look of pairing leather furniture with upholstered pieces. This winning combination brings together two different textures to impart an undeniable warmth and richness that instantly adds an approachable sophistication to your space.
Plus, with so many colors, patterns and fabrications to choose from, your options are virtually endless.
A family-friendly choice that’s easy to maintain, a leather sofa like the Corissa looks fabulous flanked by a pair of upholstered armchairs. (Save the chairs for the adults while the kids take over the easy-care couch.)
This sofa has a versatile transitional style that’s perfectly at home in traditional and modern settings alike, making it a flexible design choice.
High sides and slim track arms give it a clean-lined silhouette, while piped details and topstitching lend a neatly tailored finish.
Opposites Attract
Gone are the days of matchy-matchy furniture sets. The most livable interiors blend light and dark shades to beautiful effect, making a space effortlessly inviting.
Mixing a wood like mahogany with light furnishings will always look chic and intentional, so don’t shy away from topping your dark hardwood floors with a white leather sectional like the Power Reclining “Brivido” Sectional by Natuzzi Editions.
Offering plenty of room for family movie marathons and entertaining guests, the sectional seats recline with a touch of a button for a customized seating experience. The padded armrests offer cushioned support for the utmost in comfort.
If you’re still uncertain about a high level of contrast, add an area rug to act as a buffer to bridge the gap between dark and light.
Furniture MVPs
One of the things we love most about leather furniture is its ability to get along with everything in the room. It can easily be dressed up or down, depending on the look you’re trying to achieve.
For instance, a pair of leather armchairs like these can skew more contemporary with the addition of a marble-topped cocktail table set between them. Or you can dial it back and go more casual with an occasional piece made of wood.
Another angle: Play up the mid-century lines of this sofa with an oval-shaped coffee table. Or, add a few well-placed poufs to capitalize on this retro-inspired style’s softer side.
A Touch of Texture
Materials that play off one another add depth and dimension for plenty of visual interest. Without that interplay, a room can quickly become boring and look as though it’s unfinished.
One of the easiest ways to pepper the room with texture is by using a mix of textiles such as pillows and throws.
You can soften up this cool leather sleeper sofa with the simple addition of some velvet toss pillows or a plush faux fur throw.
Sofa by day, queen sleeper by night, this flexible piece of furniture includes a mattress topped with gel-infused memory foam for a supremely soft sleeping surface.
We also appreciate how the organic appeal of wood furniture brings out another side of leather. And with so many grain and color variations, you can easily switch up your look depending on your mood or the season.
Reclaimed wood with a storied history. Dreamy driftwood with a coastal vibe. Dark walnut with a traditional feel. Envision pairing a modern recliner like the Stressless by Ekornes Sunrise Chair and Ottoman with a beach-inspired side table made of natural teak in a light seadrift finish. Then, swap it out for a sculptural piece made of metal and wood for a more contemporary take.
The recliner and ottoman take their cue from sleek, Scandinavian design, so it’s a natural match for various design aesthetics.
With a full 360-swivel feature and a patented glide system, the chair works with the motion of your body for unparalleled comfort.
Come to one of our Florida Leather Gallery showrooms for more inspiring ideas. Or, reach out to one of our Leaxperts™ to find the perfect sofa, sofa sectional, recliner or chair and ottoman.
