Changing the upholstery of an existing sofa is an easy way to refresh a living room without a major renovation. When choosing a new sofa, consider options for fabric, tufting, frame finish, and nailhead details to customize the look. Stores like Arhaus offer various sofa styles to suit different tastes, and design services to create a one-of-a-kind piece tailored to individual preferences. Custom orders take 10-12 weeks for delivery.

1. (NU) - Looking for a quick
and easy way to freshen up your
living room? Look no further
than your sofa. A change of up-
holstery, especially a custom de-
sign, can change the look and
feel of your room without a
complex renovation. Today’s
sofa styles range from sleek and
modern to traditional and time-
less with a range of details like
tufting and nailheads, shown in
ready-to-ship fabrics, or you can
pick from an expanded collec-
tion of fabric or leather to suit
your style and budget.
When picking out your new
sofa and giving it your own per-
sonal touch with a range of cus-
tom options, keep these design
tips in mind:
• Fabric: There are so many
pattern and texture options.
How do you decide between a
menswear stripe, graphic floral,
luxe leather or solid chenille?
Gary Babcock, with Arhaus, a
home furnishings store, says to
look in your closet for guidance.
“What color do you wear more?
What’s your favorite pattern?
Your home is like your wardrobe
and you need to look good in it.”
• Tufting: It’s trending and
so much so that entire sofas are
tufted. But it does come in var-
ious degrees. The deeper the
tuft, the more dramatic and
glamorous the sofa, while a
more subtle tuft with simple but-
ton detail is more conservative,
contemporary and more suited
for the minimalist.
• Frame: Rather than con-
cealing the frame in the con-
struction process, designers are
exposing it, giving the wood
timeworn details and a beautiful
finish. Adding an architectural
element to the piece, an exposed
frame brings another level of
style to your space particularly
if it’s an open floor plan.
• Finish: The finish of the
sofa frame, if exposed, and legs
comprise another opportunity to
showcase your individual style.
With retailers like Arhaus, you
have your choice of many fin-
ishes, ranging from a rich wal-
nut to weathered barnwood.
• Finale: If an option, don’t
overlook the nailhead detail—
the finale to your sofa design.
Use nailheads to accent a unique
feature of the sofa such as a
rolled arm or seatback. But be
sure to browse the range of sizes
and finishes, including old gold,
stainless steel, pewter and gun-
metal. Designers can further
customize the look of your sofa
by changing the spacing be-
tween each nailheads.
Home furnishings stores such
as Arhaus offer a range of sofa
styles, as well as complimentary
design services to help you cre-
ate a one-of-a-kind item. In-stock
pieces can be delivered in two to
four weeks, and custom pieces
can be expected in 10 to 12.
For more information and de-
sign ideas, visit www.arhaus.com.
Shopping for a New Sofa? Keep
These Design Tips in Mind
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