Curved sofas are eternally glamorous and making a real statement in 2023 - read on to find the best curved hero for your room and your look.
As the sparkle of the festive season fades, it’s easy to feel a little flat, so how about focusing on a new look at home to combat the dark days of January? With a glamorous curved sofa - revive a room with just the right luxe tone. With a desire for unique character furniture, curved sofas are surging in popularity - and taking centre stage in 2023.
What are curved sofas?
Inspired by the iconic Serpentine Sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan in the 1950s, curved or crescent sofas will forever epitomise glamour. Sometimes also known as conversation sofas, their natural arch brings those sitting at either end almost face to face, making them conducive to intimate chats - our favourite way to while these last grey days of winter!
“We have a selection of curved sofas in the range, so you can easily pair one to your style and enjoy the nurturing, cocooning atmosphere they set.” - Dani
What type of curved sofa should I choose?
Curved sofas are statement pieces, making them perfect for large rooms where you can afford to leave blank space around them; to give them the attention they deserve. Their voluptuous form is designed to be admired from all sides, so you won’t need to hide the back against the wall. That said, a bay window curved sofa combination can work a charm.
It’s true this standout shape can take a standout colour, but a neutral shade with lots of texture - such as a snowy white boucle - is a more contemporary update to those vivid retro choices. A curved leather sofa will bring a contemporary industrial edge, or try a curved velvet sofa in a sophisticated grey.
What size curved sofa should I choose?
From a small curved sofa, up to a 4-seater curved sofa, there is plenty of choice out there in terms of what size curved sofa you should choose, but ultimately it’s down to how much space you have. If you are concerned about overcrowding, remember, some of that “empty” space around those curves will prove perfect for a floor lamp. You can also fill that inner crescent with a circular coffee table or ottoman to create a lovely cocooning island - or, touch on the trend, and the glamour with a statement curved chair.
Should I get a corner curved sofa?
Unashamedly luxe – like a roll top bath in the centre of the bathroom floor, a curved sofa screams luxury, grandeur and opulence – but they do need their space. A corner curved sofa gives you the best of both worlds – sensuous lines that will soften the boxiness of a more compact living area, but it doesn’t need to be centre stage to have impact, so you can push it back to the wall.
“We’ve noticed a real desire to invest in statement furniture that reflects on personality - those special focal pieces that make up your home’s forever furniture.” - Dani
How to measure for a curved sofa
Measure for a corner curved sofa in the same way you would any large piece of furniture – taking the maximum length, width and depth as your guide for whether it will fit. Don’t despair if space is simply too tight to achieve that wow factor. Another option is to inject a little of that curvaceous style through a smaller piece like our curved boucle dining chairs, round rattan tub chair or our teddy tub chair. Whatever your choice, a curved statement is guaranteed to revive your space for 2023 and be with you forever!