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You don't need a sofa anymore: the trend that blew up the Internet has been named
13.02.2025 11:30
What to choose - luxurious but bulky furniture or free space in the house?
The opinions of designers were divided, so it is better to draw conclusions only based on real reviews.
Real reviews
“I threw out my couch and regretted not doing it sooner,” blogger @minimalist_life writes on TikTok.
Instead of bulky furniture, she uses Japanese cotton floor cushions and woven rugs.
Architect John Pawson told Wallpaper: "Emptiness is the new luxury. The less furniture, the more freedom."
Another user replaced the sofa with a hammock and now his kids "love reading in the living room." But what about guests?
Experts' opinion
Designers recommend modular stools that can be stacked. The Muji brand has already released the Invisible Furniture collection — seats made of transparent acrylic that dissolve in space.
Neuroscientists also support the trend. Dr. Rachel Hertz writes in her book The Scent of Desire: “Empty spaces stimulate creativity, while cluttered rooms suppress it.”
Try zoning your living room using rugs of different textures: jute for the reading area, sheepskin for meditation.
Reader Olga from Omsk said: “I bought three rugs instead of a sofa – the room became multifunctional.”
For those who like to experiment, there are hanging egg chairs or hammocks with LED lighting.
Designer Tom Dixon created the Zero Gravity collection, which features seats that simulate weightlessness. And if you want coziness, add a pile of hand-knitted blankets.
"Guests are rolling around on the floor like kids and it's beautiful," laughs user @bohemian_chic.
But how to maintain functionality? Built-in drawers under the floor for storing blankets, pillows and books.
Architect Bjarke Ingels suggests using multi-level podiums: “This is both a relaxation area and a storage space.”
Reader Artem from Moscow shared: “I made a podium with lighting - now it’s the family’s favorite place for movie marathons.”
