Are Leather Sectional Sofas Out of Style?

The living room is probably one of the most important rooms in a home. This is the place where you gather for cocktails when entertaining, or put your feet up while drinking coffee on a lazy Sunday morning as it slips into afternoon.

It’s essential to have seating that does it all – effortlessly allowing for extra guests and offering cozy comfort to family members. A sofa with a few chairs is a classic choice, both stylish and symmetrical, but sometimes you need a little bit more.

Every once in a while you hear that leather sectional sofas are out of style. I am not here for that. A leather sectional is the perfect place for lounging, watching TV, reading the paper, and did I say lounging? Although past choices in sectional sofas have ranged from dowdy to downright unwieldy, today’s versions are much more chic and sophisticated, ranging from sleek and streamlined to versions upholstered in leather.

Leather Sectionals Are Space-Saving Sanctuaries

A casual alternative to a sofa, a leather sectional instantly creates a laid-back vibe. It gives you plenty of seating, depending on its size, you can seat many more people than you could with a conventional sofa. A leather sectional sofa such as the Grandview Four Piece Traditional Sectional by Bernhardt gives you the ultimate in comfort and support as you settle in and watch the big game or a favorite movie.

Arranging furniture in an open floor plan can be tricky. The solution? A leather sectional sofa. Placed correctly, it can break up an open floor plan. It’s structural shape and broad size helps create distinct “rooms” in the larger space. The shape perfectly fits into a long multipurpose space, delineating the living room, dining room, and kitchen.

And if you’re thinking, I can’t have a leather sectional, I don’t have enough space, think again. Its symmetry lets you tuck it into a corner, making it a great option for a room where wall space is scarce. It provides both form and function to small living rooms. These days, a leather sectional can go anywhere. It can help maximize seating options in smaller spaces.

How to Style Your Leather Sectional Sofa

Styling a leather sectional isn’t very different than styling a regular sofa, but there are some nuances. These tips below will help you style your leather sectional to perfection.

Mind Your Rug Size

When pairing a rug with a large piece of furniture, bigger is usually better. Look for a rug that extends beyond the boundaries of the sectional. This will make the space seem bigger. If you have a smaller rug that you’d like to use in the room, layer it on top of a large rug made of sisal, jute, or some other natural fiber.

Pick Your Coffee Table Wisely

If your rug extends beyond the sectional, your coffee table shouldn’t be so big that it extends beyond the rug. However, you should make sure the coffee table is big enough so that everyone who is sitting on the sofa can easily reach it.

Choose Your Throw Pillow Formation

Some say to place decorative throw pillows at the right, left, and center of your leather sectional. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that. I like to throw caution to the wind and pack the thing with pillows. Whichever route you take, be sure your pillows are large enough to handle the sofa’s extra bulk.

Add a Console Table, or Not

If your leather sectional is free-floating, think about placing a console table behind it for a decorative flourish. It will also help visually anchor the leather sectional to its place.

Keep in mind that leather sectional sofas can be more versatile than they seem at first glance. They work as well in large spaces as they do in smaller ones. Far from being out of style, choosing a leather sectional sofa can make a glorious statement in your home.

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Create a Casual, Comfortable Beach-Style Living Room

Love spending a day at the beach? Why not bring the beach home with easy, breezy, beach-style décor? You’ll get the feel of spending the day at the beach without having to worry about all that sand in your home. And the best part? This style is so versatile, it can be modified to suit any home.

It's Time to Revisit Sectional Sofas

Make way for sectional sofas. Yes, this once tacky throwback to ‘70s/’80s design is making a huge comeback. And why not? If you entertain, a sectional offers a multitude of ways to seat a group of people. Even if you are planning relaxing evenings in with the family, a sectional sofa has your back. Not to mention that sectionals are modular, which means you can arrange them in any way you like, depending on your needs at the moment.

Whether your taste is contemporary or traditional, casual or formal, sometimes the most daunting part of adding a sectional to your family room is choosing which style you want.

Contemporary Clean-Lined Sectionals

As a foundational piece in the space, many opt for a more contemporary design in their sectional sofa. The clean, crisp lines of contemporary furniture take up less visual space while giving you plenty of seating. The Casual Contemporary Four-Piece Sectional Sofa from Huntington House celebrates cool contemporary style with its lean silhouette and plush back cushions. It easily accommodates everyday use while blending with contemporary or transitional décor.

Traditional Sectional Seating

If you like a traditional look, of course, there’s a sectional sofa that fits the bill. The Island Traditions Westbury Sectional Sofa from Tommy Bahama invokes a bygone era of sumptuous luxury while giving you the flexibility of a modern sectional. It adds a casual, relaxing feel to traditional décor with its rolled arms, nailhead studs, and turned wooden feet. The woven rattan frame adds tropical fun and panache.

Customizable Sectional Pieces to Fit Your Space

If space is a concern, and you don’t want a sectional that is too big or too small, choose a customizable option such as the Plush 3-Piece Sectional Sofa with Flare Arms from Huntington House. Shown with flare arms, it is also available with rolled panel arms or modern track arms. You can combine different pieces to build a sectional that fits your space and style perfectly. And with modular pieces, you can rearrange your seating whenever you wish.

Leather Reclining Sectional for Comfort and Ease

When relaxation is paramount, nothing beats a recliner. But how can you fit both a sectional and a recliner in your space? This Four-Piece Power Reclining Sectional Sofa from Natuzzi Editions provides the solution. Sleek pillow top arms, solid wood block feet, and sharp welt cord trim make this reclining sectional a pleasing and comfortable entertainment hub. Plus, it’s a recliner. The padded headrests offer additional support as you relax and recline back. You can choose from a variety of pieces to customize a sofa that fits your space, and choose either manual or power recline option.

Sectional sofas are just too practical to stay in the past, and these modern versions are just too pretty to ignore. It’s not surprising that this style is surging. Even the most minimal design gives your home an updated, chic vibe. And the best thing about a sectional sofa? Everyone can have a seat.

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Redecorating Your Home after the Kids Are Grown and Flown

While the kids are in college, we tend to leave their rooms as is, not just as shrines to their childhood, but for when they come home to visit during school holidays. But once they get their own apartment, it’s time to take a look at that vacant space and redecorate it for your own use.

Choose a New Color Scheme

Our children’s rooms see numerous transformations over the years, from princess beds and Star Wars sheets to black from floor to ceiling. So, you are probably no stranger to choosing new colors for your children’s spaces. Refresh the paint with one of the new neutrals for interior design and invest in new linens and bedcovers to go with it.

Pumpkin-Spice Up Your Home for Fall

The signs of Fall’s arrival in Florida are clear: temperatures reach a balmy 80-ish degrees, until the first, and possibly only, cold front rolls through. However, there’s one universal sign that Fall has arrived across the country, and that’s the arrival of pumpkin spice everything.

With the arrival of August (technically not even Fall) the sweet, spicy blend shows up everywhere. And while you may not see the need for pumpkin spice doggy lattes, a little pumpkin spice in your décor can make sipping your own latte extra special.