The Chesterfield Sofa has got a decidedly masculine stigma attached to it and I'm here to get rid of it. I have no doubt any time people think of a classic Chesterfield, they conjure up images of Gentlemens clubs, where old business men head over to drink and seal business deals.
Well, it's about time this classic design icon got a more feminine face-lift, so we've listed various ways that you can exorcise your settee from its masculine aura.
Leather or Not?
Ok, now if I venture out into the open market in order to acquire a Chesterfield, I will be inundated with leather. Naturally, this was the material used for decades to give the sofa its characteristic look, but presently the sofa is manufactured with all kinds of materials, namely velvet, that temper its appearance and gives it a totally different, edgier look.
Tactically Use Cushions
My Mom always professed that "beauty is 10, 9 of which is dressing". Well if you would like to keep your Chesterfield Sofa less butch, sprinkle the sofa with bright, tasteful cushions. This truly does ensure that you get free rule in order to fit the sofa in with the rest of the room.
Drape It With a Throw
That's right, throws, a wonderful measure of a cultured home. It's remarkable how a simple throw will go as far as to completely alter the style of a room. I would recommend not using a throw to completely cover all the sofa as this will remove from the stunning look of the Chesterfield itself, however a cleverly placed throw could add a genuine refinement to your living room.
Change the Surroundings.
If you're thinking about inserting a leather Chesterfield into a wood-panelled room next to a snooker table then you can forgive guests for picking up on a 'male vibe'. The furnishings nearest to your sofa will really make all the difference. Consider small coffee tables, lamps and rugs to lighten the impact of a heavy Chesterfield.
This vintage style shabby-chic icon is just too lovely to be kept solely for the male of the species. I am always surprised to find that when I get onto the subject of the Chesterfield Sofa with friends (and it doesn't take much to get me talking about it), I discover it happens to be the girls who become the excited about it.
In fact, a minimum of 1 out of 3 tell me how they've always wanted one in their house. With just a few small alterations, even the most brutish of leather Chesterfields can be softened with some style and a woman's touch.
Well, it's about time this classic design icon got a more feminine face-lift, so we've listed various ways that you can exorcise your settee from its masculine aura.
Leather or Not?
Ok, now if I venture out into the open market in order to acquire a Chesterfield, I will be inundated with leather. Naturally, this was the material used for decades to give the sofa its characteristic look, but presently the sofa is manufactured with all kinds of materials, namely velvet, that temper its appearance and gives it a totally different, edgier look.
Tactically Use Cushions
My Mom always professed that "beauty is 10, 9 of which is dressing". Well if you would like to keep your Chesterfield Sofa less butch, sprinkle the sofa with bright, tasteful cushions. This truly does ensure that you get free rule in order to fit the sofa in with the rest of the room.
Drape It With a Throw
That's right, throws, a wonderful measure of a cultured home. It's remarkable how a simple throw will go as far as to completely alter the style of a room. I would recommend not using a throw to completely cover all the sofa as this will remove from the stunning look of the Chesterfield itself, however a cleverly placed throw could add a genuine refinement to your living room.
Change the Surroundings.
If you're thinking about inserting a leather Chesterfield into a wood-panelled room next to a snooker table then you can forgive guests for picking up on a 'male vibe'. The furnishings nearest to your sofa will really make all the difference. Consider small coffee tables, lamps and rugs to lighten the impact of a heavy Chesterfield.
This vintage style shabby-chic icon is just too lovely to be kept solely for the male of the species. I am always surprised to find that when I get onto the subject of the Chesterfield Sofa with friends (and it doesn't take much to get me talking about it), I discover it happens to be the girls who become the excited about it.
In fact, a minimum of 1 out of 3 tell me how they've always wanted one in their house. With just a few small alterations, even the most brutish of leather Chesterfields can be softened with some style and a woman's touch.
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