After the year that we’ve had, a family holiday may not be on the cards for the foreseeable future. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t create our very own holiday home vibe in the comfort of our own homes.
In fact, we’d like to challenge you to consider how you could make your personal haven feel more like a dream getaway … with a bespoke corner sofa.
Bear with us for a moment.
There are certainly a thousand ways to turn your home into the getaway that you’ve always envisaged. Wallpaper, throws, potted plants, and a fresh coat of paint are all excellent ways to change the look and feel of your living room. But we aren’t in the wallpaper business, nor can we offer advice on plants.
What we can do, however, is craft the perfect bespoke corner sofa for your home which will serve as an anchor piece for you to create your perfect getaway.
The versatility of a bespoke corner sofa
You will be surprised at the benefits offered by a corner sofa, especially when we are thinking “holiday.”
Zone out
One of the wonderful things about a corner sofa is that it can be used to create different zones within a room. If the holiday feel that you are going for is relaxing, calm, and tranquil, then we can help you to create that space, even in an open-plan home.
Choosing to position a corner sofa to face away from a busier part of the home such as a kitchen or entrance hall will automatically create a more relaxed environment. Perhaps the view you prefer is over your verdant garden or enjoying an ocean scene out of your second-storey window – either way, you can lay back and let go without your unwashed dishes to disturb your view.
Be sure to keep your chill-out zone clear of clutter and full of comfortable cushions, throws, and soft blankets. Maintain a neutral colour palette for a pared-down, calming feel, and allow your sofa to do the work of defining the space between real life and holiday time.
Oh, and put your feet up, because, with a corner sofa, you can do exactly that!
Create a theme
Many of us have the best memories of that one amazingly exciting trip to Greece, or the cosy, romantic getaway in the Lake District.
Where was your best holiday?
With this in mind, some of our customers choose to create a theme in their living room which reminds them of a happy, carefree time. And to be fair, there is no reason in the world why you shouldn’t enjoy reliving these wonderful experiences!
How does a bespoke corner sofa add to this?
When you’re working with a specific theme in mind, the final result is all in the minutia. So, when – for example - you’re recreating that welcoming, romantic room that you remember fondly from your third-anniversary retreat, you’re going to be looking for the same low, comfortable sofa with the soft cushions, the velvety upholstery in that particular shade of grey.
In fact, having a choice in the colour and texture of your upholstery may prove to be one of the most important décor elements in the room.
We can almost guarantee that you’re not going to find exactly what you want on the high street. In which case you’re going to have it crafted especially for you; factoring in the exact size, shape, colour, and upholstery that you have in your mind’s eye. (More on this in a minute.)
With this foundational piece of furniture in place, you can go about gathering the rest of the pieces to recreate that magical time. And then experience it over and over again.
Stay connected
One of the best things about a holiday is that it brings families together. Don’t you find that you are more likely to enjoy board games or long, meandering conversations with your family when you’re away from the responsibilities of life?
Why not keep that special time alive by creating a connected, communal space in your living room? Again, we’d like to welcome the trusty corner sofa into the conversation, and here’s why.
An L-shaped sofa which can comfortably accommodate the whole family allows us to face towards each other. This lounging area becomes a safe and informal space where we can sit together in a tangle of legs and pizza boxes (if that’s your thing) and really connect.
A corner sofa is undoubtedly one of comfiest of living room furniture catering for the long-legged as well as the small and cuddly.
A well-positioned coffee table suddenly becomes the repository for a game of Monopoly or Settlers of Catan, and the occasional bean bag ensures that even extended family are included.
Disconnect
The flip side of the connected family coin, however, may be more up your alley.
Perhaps you’re more in the market for an adults-only space in your home; that’s what your ideal holiday retreat looks like.
(In this case, get rid of the telly which goes a long way in deterring the small and often noisy humans.) And then we recommend that you order a clean, soft, comfortable corner sofa for yourself and your significant other to melt into at the end of a long day.
Sitting together reading, enjoying a glass of Merlot, or just taking in the view is a pleasure when you have the space to stretch out or the comfort to cuddle.
Do you need a holiday?
Yes, we all need to get away and enjoy some downtime.
One article on creating a mini-retreat says, “Often, spending time considering what you feel you need to retreat from is a step in the right direction: Is your job overwhelming? Do you feel alone in your home-life responsibilities? Are you simply exhausted?”
They add, “For some fun ideas, consider the elements of an organized retreat: solo time, nature immersion, nourishing food, physical activity, body and mind cleansing, visual inspiration, adventure, and time for reflection.”
We hope that some of these ideas have sparked your interest and got those creative juices flowing in terms of what you want and need for your personal space.
Where can I get a bespoke corner sofa?
Well now that’s an easy one.
Our very clever team here at Signature Sofas are incredibly skilled at giving our customers exactly what they want. And when we say “exactly” – we mean it.
With over 3000 fabrics to choose from, we know that you’ll get the exact look and feel that you need for your holiday home sofa. Besides, because everything is customisable, you can rest assured that you will be taking delivery of a top-quality item of furniture which fits exactly as it should in your home.
We would love to invite you into our showrooms to chat about how we can work with you to create that special space in your home with a bespoke corner sofa.
Call us on 03300 564 111 for more information.
