Rounded lines and modular systems, natural shades and spectacular duochrome tell us which models and colors of sofas are now in trend.

In the interior, it is large upholstered furniture that primarily attracts attention. It forms the palette and geometry of the room, sets the overall tone of the design. In this article we tell and show by examples how to choose a beautiful sofa: we list the current models and the most fashionable color combinations for any style.

Choosing a fashionable sofa in 2022

Sofa Trends-2022

In the near future, we are waiting for several stable trends. Rely on them to choose a fashionable sofa that will not lose relevance through the season.

Rounded lines

One of the main general trends of this year (which, most likely, will only strengthen the position) is moving away from sharp corners towards natural streamlined shapes. The fashion for rounded lines was determined by several factors: the returning popularity of retro, especially the 60s and 70s, the desire to get closer to nature and, of course, the perception of the interior as a kind of anti-stress factor that gives a sense of comfort and security.

In 2022, this fashion trend among sofas is expressed in the predominance of rounded models: crescents, retro-style shells, smooth zigzags, full-fledged round “islands”. The main advantage of this trend is versatility. You can choose an elegant sofa upholstered in boucle for a neoclassical living room, laconic furniture for minimalism or a simple option for scandi.

Modular systems

Modular systems do not lose their relevance, such furniture as a whole is now in trend. The essence is simple: you do not buy a finished product, but assemble your soft group yourself according to the principle of the designer.

Modular designs have several important advantages:

Minimalism

Another global trend is the pursuit of minimalism. This is manifested not only in the rejection of unnecessary furniture and decorations, but also in the visual component of the design.

If you want to design a discreet, “clean” interior, choose a sofa for the relaxation area:

Angular models

Corner furniture is often associated with typical interiors of the nineties, where all the items were placed around the perimeter of the room.

But today manufacturers offer modern models that look relevant and at the same time help to effectively use all available space.

How to use L-shaped sofas in the interior in 2022:

Large format

Modern design is increasingly playing with scale and rethinking the usual dimensions of certain interior elements.

Large shapes are increasingly common, especially in minimalistic interiors, where there is little furniture and decor, so you need to fill the space. If space allows, choose scale models that can comfortably accommodate an entire company, not 2-3 people. Most often, such compositions are made up of modules. They can be arranged in different ways: an amphitheater, divided into several separate blocks, L- or U-shaped. This trend looks especially impressive in large spaces with high ceilings, for example, in authentic lofts or apartments of the old foundation. And, of course, in country houses.

Fashionable colors

Let’s consider the most relevant colors for sofas in 2022. Several trends stand out vividly.

Natural shades

The fashion for naturalness has not gone away and is unlikely to pass in the coming years. The design of living spaces strives for comfort, softness, naturalness. More and more often, monochrome interiors are decorated or colors close to each other are chosen for the palette without bright and too sharp transitions. Large furniture in this case is selected according to the principle of finishing, as a continuation of the general relaxed background. 

The most popular warm colors are beige, brown and all their variations, from shortbread to milk chocolate. In the cold spectrum, it is primarily gray with its variety of tones: light and dark, gentle and brutal. If you want to add colors, brighter textiles perfectly cope with this task. Or you can choose the upholstery of any natural shade of green, blue or red, but it should be slightly dusty, not flashy.

Achromats

Graphic design without bright colors is another hot trend that finds its embodiment in upholstered furniture. 

Black and white or just achromatic interiors are now at the peak of popularity: it’s stylish, spectacular, but not too colorful. White, black and gray, in principle, always look good, and well-chosen shades and textures make the entire design of the room more noble and luxurious. At the same time, achromats are very easy to combine with other shades if they appear in the palette. Or completely abandon the color is a popular technique for minimalism, contemporary and scandi.

But if gray furniture is quite familiar, then a black or white sofa in the interior will give a real wow effect. But at the same time, they cause many concerns, especially the prospect of caring for light upholstery. There’s nothing to be afraid of: regular care and proper fabric (durable, moisture-resistant, preferably with protective impregnation) easily solve this problem.

Sofa as an accent

Despite the general tendency to use the most calm basic shades in the interior, there is always a place for color.

The sofa is a large element of the interior, which occupies a central place in the room both functionally and visually. At the same time, designers are increasingly moving away from the classic technique of adding accents through decor (which is becoming less in minimalistic spaces). Instead, you can make one piece of furniture bright on a general neutral background, it will look especially impressive.

If you like the idea of a sofa as the main color accent, use any saturated color, but always a noble deep shade. Best of all, in combination with a neutral palette, they look:

Two colors

Colorful patterns are a thing of the past. We are used to laconic and plain upholstered furniture.

But in 2022, a compromise and at the same time a very stylish solution, duochromic models, came to replace the brightness through the ornament. This technique is most often found in modular systems, for which separate sections of two different colors are selected. But some manufacturers also offer finished products in this design.

Duochrome can look different:

The first option is typical for modern models, the second is more classic.

When choosing colors, it is better to use one basic one (for example, gray, black, brown, beige), and the second one is brighter. It is important that both shades fit into the overall palette. It is advisable to support them with other elements: for example, through textiles, decor or finishing elements.

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