5 Things to know about styling a sofa.

I get a lot of questions when it comes to styling my clients’ sofas. The biggest question is always “How many pillows do I need?” While there is no hard and fast rules, there are some easy guidelines that will make styling your own sofa a no brainer.

1. Keep to an odd number of pillows (or decorative add ons). While symmetry is king, when it comes to a sofa, keeping to an off number adds a layer of welcoming and coziness. Too perfect, and you get a visual message of “don’t disturb”. As a rule of thumb for smaller sofas keep to 3-5 pillows while larger sofas can easily hold 5-7.

2. Think depth and texture. The key here is to layer. You want to layer pillows by size but also bring in a variety of sizes and different patterns or textures. This is what will give you that added depth and make your sofa that much more welcoming.

3. Variety matters. Add in patterns and colors as your personal touch.

4. Dont’t be afraid of pillow covers. (They are not a cheap trick). Change in season or just need a change? Keep your pillow insert and add a new updated cover.

5. A good throw blanket is always a good choice. Not only does it add to your styling count, throws also add layer and texture.