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SITTING
COMFORTABLY

Sitting Comfortable

by Stienie Greyling

hen a piece of furniture is
comfortable, it makes you feel
Wphysically relaxed when you
sit in it. It means enjoying or providing a
position of contentment, a cosy, snug, and
restful feeling, and also providing a sense
of security.
Fluid, sculptural sofa designs featuring What are the latest chair trends?
What are the biggest sofa trends at present? elegant curves have been popular sofa The latest chair designs are not just
From bold colourways and nostalgic trends over the last few years. Curves about functionality; they are also about
prints to sculptural shapes and sectionals, remerged are coming to a climax in 2024, environmental sustainability, aesthetics,
those are the biggest sofa trends. from sectional sofas to dining tables comfort and making a statement.
and coffee tables. The curves lean more
A sofa is the central seat space and a biomorphic and biophilic as we crave • Curved lines: Soft, organic shapes
chosen design should be: more nature. with curved lines are in trend for
• Comfortable and supportive to sit in From ‘new neutrals’ to warming, bright furniture designs, including chairs
• Crafted from durable, long-lasting colours, there are many sofa colours to • Curved shapes are versatile and can
materials look out for. Calming greens, deep blues, soften a space, creating flow
• Looks beautiful and embodies a all colours of nature, can help to create a • Comfort: Comfortable seating is a
person’s style, this is that needs much more restful and grounding atmosphere major trend in chair design, with
thought and consideration when when used in interior design. people looking for something to sink
purchasing a sofa. into from day to evening.

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