This is the moment we find ourselves yearning for layers of comfort, for the warmth of inviting textures, and for that feeling of being luxuriously cozy within our own home. We understand that the loungeroom, in particular, is the very heart of this beautiful narrative – a stage where daily life unfolds, laughter echoes, and precious memories are lovingly created.
This week, we are excited to reveal a long awaited collection of new loungeroom arrivals – from sofas that encourage you to unwind, to sideboards that whisper tales of sophisticated storage, coffee tables designed for shared moments, and a stunning range of new decor pieces ready to inject your space with personality. This is "The Loungeroom Story", where we hope to ignite a deeper connection with your desire for truly beautiful, meaningful living spaces.
Our new loungeroom collection invites you to curate your own story of comfort, style, and authentic living. As Tara, our Creative Director and Founder, so passionately embodies, each piece is chosen with intention, designed to transform ordinary moments into opportunities for beauty and contemplation. We believe a thoughtfully selected vase, a perfectly placed coffee table, or the luxurious feel of a new sofa can truly redefine your space. It's about designing your story, reimagining the heart of your home, and curating your very own version of luxurious comfort.
The loungeroom, or living room, is undeniably the soul of any home. It's the primary gathering space, a dynamic hub where family traditions are shaped, friendships are nurtured, and personal reflections take place. Adapting effortlessly from a vibrant play area for children to a serene reading nook, or transforming into a sophisticated setting for entertaining guests. As the external world shifts with the seasons, our longing for comfort and warmth within this space deepens. We yearn for a place that feels not just comfortable, but luxuriously cozy, a haven where every texture, every hue, contributes to an overarching sense of well-being and belonging.
This aspiration for elevated comfort extends beyond aesthetics. It's about creating a space where the rhythm of life feels more harmonious, where moments of quiet beauty are not just observed but truly felt. A thoughtfully designed loungeroom transforms the everyday, turning a simple evening in front of the fireplace into a treasured memory, or a casual weekend board game into a delightful ritual. It is a powerful substance for connection, nurturing an environment where conversations flow effortlessly, laughter rings true, and the bonds of family and friendship are continuously strengthened. This is where your loungeroom story truly unfolds.
Image provided Three Birds Renovations featuring our Savvy Sling Chair, Capri Stone Coffee Tables and Neo Stone Marble Side Table.
Just as every compelling narrative needs a main character and a well-defined setting, your loungeroom story begins with the strategic placement of your foundational furniture. At Few & Far, we share expert guidance on how to anchor your space with purpose and style, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
The Sofa: The Leading Character of Comfort
The sofa is the undisputed hero of any loungeroom – the inviting piece around which all other elements revolve. Our new collection of Few & Far sofas has arrived, promising not just seating, but unparalleled comfort and enduring style.
When positioning your sofa, think beyond simply pushing it against a wall.
Anchoring the Space: The sofa should establish the primary conversation zone. In larger rooms, consider pulling it away from the wall to create a more intimate feel, defining the lounge area within an open-plan space.
Creating Conversation Zones: Position sofas and armchairs to face each other or in an L-shape to encourage natural dialogue and connection amongst guests. This thoughtful arrangement transforms a seating area into a zone of connection and interaction.
Facing Focal Points: Position your main sofa towards the room’s natural focal point – whether it’s a fireplace that draws the eye, a captivating window offering breathtaking views, or the television. This creates a natural flow and purpose for the seating arrangement, ensuring the room feels harmonious and intentional.
Balancing the Room: For a sense of balance, particularly in more formal or larger spaces, consider using two identical sofas facing each other, with a coffee table positioned centrally. This creates a balanced and symmetrical arrangement that feels grand and inviting.
Modular: For ultimate flexibility and adaptability in modern living, our new modular sofas offer the perfect solution. Their versatile configurations allow you to effortlessly redesign your space for different occasions, from a cozy family movie night to a grand entertaining affair. This fluidity ensures your loungeroom can evolve with your needs, always maintaining "comfort meets curation." Your new loungeroom awaits.
Sideboards & Consoles: The Supporting Narrators
Often overlooked, sideboards and consoles are the quiet workhorses of the loungeroom, offering both crucial storage and elegant display surfaces. Our new collection of Few & Far sideboards marries striking design with practical functionality, making them perfect supporting narrators in your home's story.
Strategic Placement: Place sideboards against a prominent wall, providing a sturdy base for a large piece of art or a statement mirror. They can also effectively sit behind a sofa in larger rooms, defining a zone and providing a visual anchor. Consoles are ideal in entryways or against narrower walls, offering a refined surface without overwhelming the space.
Functionality & Display: Utilise their generous surface for displaying cherished decor, lamps, and books, adding layers of personality. Their enclosed compartments offer invaluable concealed storage for media, board games, or extra throws, ensuring your space remains beautifully uncluttered while keeping essentials close at hand.
Enhancing Flow: A well-placed sideboard can subtly guide the eye and direct foot traffic flow within a room, especially in open-plan living areas. They add a sense of completeness and offer a refined stage for curated moments that draw the eye and invite closer inspection.
Coffee Tables: The Central Gathering Point
The coffee table is the undisputed epicentre of the loungeroom, a magnetic hub for conversation, connection, and comfort. Our new collection of Few & Far coffee tables has arrived, each meticulously designed to be a central gathering point.
Proportionate Placement: Position your coffee table centrally to your main seating arrangement, ensuring it's within easy reach of all seated guests (typically 30-45 cm from the sofa). Its scale should be proportionate to your sofa – generally, it should be about two-thirds the length of your main sofa.
Ideal Height: The coffee table's height should be similar to or slightly lower than the sofa's seat cushions for optimal comfort and visual balance.
Versatile Functionality: Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the coffee table serves practical purposes – providing a convenient surface for drinks, remote controls, and, crucially, a canvas for your favourite decor pieces, treasured books, and perhaps even a stack of cherished photo albums. It’s where you truly "feel the comfort, live the story," central to the everyday rituals of your loungeroom.
With your foundational furniture thoughtfully placed, it’s time to introduce the supporting characters – the smaller, yet incredibly impactful, elements that layer your loungeroom with purpose and personality. This is where Few & Far’s new decor arrivals truly shine, enabling you to add texture, depth, and character to your space, transforming it from beautiful to uniquely yours.
Decor Pieces: The Details That Tell Your Story
Our latest decor arrivals – from captivating vases and sculptural objects to uniquely textured bowls and elegant trays – are designed to be the defining accents in your loungeroom’s narrative. These small treasures are not afterthoughts; they are the moments that make a space feel truly yours, reflecting your travels, your passions, and your curated eye. They are the punctuation marks, the subtle flourishes that elevate the ordinary into something beautiful.
The Power of Layers: At Few & Far, we celebrate the transformative power of layering, a principle we highlight in our "Moodboard Monday: Layering with Intention" series. This design approach allows you to build depth and richness, creating a space that feels cohesive and inviting.
Establishing the Core Feeling: Begin your design process with your large foundational pieces (sofas, sideboards, main rugs). These larger elements set the initial tone and mood for the space, creating the essential atmosphere and defining the overall style direction.
Strategically Placing Key Furniture: Observe how these essential items define the overall aesthetic and guide the flow within the room. Consider how the main furniture pieces shape its look and feel, creating functional zones and visual anchor points.
Transformative Power of Detailing: This is where our new decor pieces come in to play their vital role. Adding smaller elements, such as a luxurious cushion, a textural throw, a captivating vase, or a unique sculptural object, introduces essential texture, depth, and personality. These final layers truly complete the space and bring the overall design vision to life, allowing your "loungeroom story, beautifully told," to emerge in rich detail.
Lighting: Illuminating Your Narrative with Layers
Lighting is the unsung hero of any loungeroom, possessing the remarkable power to define mood, highlight architectural features, and ensure optimal functionality. Our new lighting options, including table lamps, floor lamps, and pendants that perfectly complement our new collections, allow you to layer light for various purposes, sculpting the ambiance of your space.
Ambient Lighting: This provides overall illumination, creating a general glow that sets the base mood. Think soft overhead fixtures or strategically placed floor lamps that wash the room in a gentle, inviting light.
Task Lighting: Essential for functionality, task lighting is focused illumination for specific activities like reading or crafting. Table lamps placed next to seating areas or adjustable floor lamps ensure you have adequate light where and when you need it.
Accent Lighting: Designed to highlight specific features, accent lighting adds depth and drama. Use it to draw attention to a beloved piece of artwork, an architectural detail, a textured wall, or a unique decor item, creating visual interest and adding dimensionality to your space.
Rugs: Defining Zones and adding Warmth
Rugs are far more than just floor coverings; they are essential design tools for defining zones within larger open-plan spaces and adding both visual and literal warmth to a loungeroom. They position furniture groupings, create a sense of intimacy, and introduce a soft landing underfoot. Furthermore, rugs are powerful vehicles for texture and pattern, capable of tying together a room's entire colour palette and adding a luxurious layer that enhances the overall comfort.
Textiles (Cushions & Throws): Layering Luxury and Comfort
No loungeroom is truly complete without the inviting lure of textiles. Our collection includes cushions and throws in an array of rich textures and appealing colours, meticulously designed to invite relaxation and infuse your space with tactile comfort. They instantly add warmth, introduce vibrant pops of colour and pattern, and provide a luxurious, comforting layer that kindly asks you to settle in. These are key for curating your version of luxurious comfort, transforming a stylish sofa into an irresistible retreat.
Every piece in our loungeroom collection is a result of a meticulous curation process, driven by Tara's vision and unwavering passion for authenticity. We believe that a home should feel genuine, reflecting the unique individuals who live in it.
Tara's Vision & Curation Process: Tara's innate ability to discover and select unique pieces ensures that our collections are never simply about fleeting trends, but about timeless style and soul. She meticulously sources items that resonate with a rich narrative, whether through their craftsmanship, the materiality, or the captivating story they carry from distant lands. This personal touch means that when you choose a Few & Far piece, you're investing in an item that has been personally selected for by a passionate design expert, bringing a piece of that profound passion directly into your home.
Blending Styles for Unique Expression: Our range is specifically designed to offer unparalleled versatility, empowering you to create a space that is truly your own. We encourage you to fearlessly mix textures, tones, and forms to create a unique aesthetic that authentically reflects your personal style. Imagine pairing a contemporary sofa with a vintage sideboard, or a rustic coffee table with sleek, modern decor. This deliberate blending allows you to create a space that feels collected, personal, and utterly authentic, celebrating your individual style.
Quality & Timelessness: We believe in investing in pieces that are built to last and to be cherished for generations. Our new loungeroom arrivals are crafted with exceptional quality, ensuring they endure beyond fleeting trends and provide lasting beauty for years to come. This unwavering commitment to timelessness means your Few & Far pieces will continue to bring joy and beauty to your home, gracefully evolving with your life's narrative rather than becoming obsolete. It’s all about "curated comfort. Timeless style."
Once the foundational pieces and layers are in place, consider these effective strategies to create your loungeroom's narrative and build on a space that feels deeply intentional and uniquely yours:
Creating Focal Points: Every loungeroom benefits from a strong focal point – whether it's a fireplace, captivating views, a stunning built-in bookcase brimming with treasured pieces, or a commanding piece of artwork that draws the eye. Arrange your furniture to naturally draw the eye towards this feature, creating a powerful sense of balance and purpose in the room. Your new sofa can be angled to invite a view, or a new sideboard can perfectly frame a cherished artwork, enhancing its visual impact.
Flow & Traffic Paths: A well-designed loungeroom feels effortless and inviting. Ensure ease of movement by carefully mapping out the natural pathways through your space. Leave enough comfortable space between coffee tables and sofas, and ensure there's a clear, unobstructed route around larger pieces of furniture. This harmonious balance between aesthetics and utility creates a loungeroom that is both visually stunning and wonderfully functional, enhancing the overall experience of living within the space.
Scale & Proportion: This is really important for creating a harmonious and balanced feel within your loungeroom. Choose new furniture that is proportionate to your room size. A massive sofa in a tiny room can feel overwhelmingly dominant, while small pieces in a large room can feel lost and insignificant. Carefully consider the height of your sideboards relative to your sofa and the dimensions of your coffee table relative to your seating arrangement to achieve visual equilibrium.
Colour Palette & Mood: Deepen your understanding of how colours profoundly influence the loungeroom's story. Warm neutrals can create a sense of serenity and calm, rich jewel tones can add drama and sophistication, and subtle pastels can bring a gentle elegance and softness. Our collection features pieces in tones meticulously chosen to complement a wide range of palettes, empowering you to achieve your desired mood and express your unique style.
Seasonal Shifts: As the season shifts and we find ourselves spending more time at home, yearning for layers of comfort and warmth, the loungeroom truly comes into its own. This is where you curate your version of luxurious comfort. Add our new textural throws and plush cushions, light candles in our unique holders, and style with our new vases filled with rich, autumnal faux florals. These thoughtful touches transform your space into a deeply inviting sanctuary, perfect for cooler days. As the light fades and the evenings draw in, "Settle in. Luxury, reimagined for the home."
Your loungeroom is more than just a collection of furniture; it's a living reflection of who you are, a space where your most cherished moments are lived and remembered. With the arrival of Few & Far’s stunning new collection of sofas, sideboards, coffee tables, and decor pieces, you have the perfect elements to begin writing your next chapter.
Embrace the power of thoughtful design to transform your space into a space of comfort, style, and authenticity. Allow our curated pieces to become the backdrop for your daily rituals and celebrations. From the luxurious comfort of a new sofa to the subtle elegance of a decor accent, every item has been chosen to inspire.
"Your loungeroom story unfolds."
Discover how Few & Far can help you design a space where every detail contributes to your unique narrative, a place where you feel luxuriously cozy, truly inspired, and utterly at home.
Image pictured above (centre) captured by Michael Comninus at Isola Gerroa featuring our Timo Chair.
Creating a loungeroom that truly reflects your unique story can feel like a grand undertaking, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Our team of Interior Designers and Stylists at Few & Far are here to provide you with personalised guidance. Whether you're looking for the perfect piece, a simple styling refresh or a complete room transformation, our comprehensive Design Services offer expert advice tailored to your needs, helping you to translate your vision into a stunning reality.
We invite you to visit our stores to experience our new loungeroom collections firsthand. Touch the luxurious fabrics of our new sofas, feel the unique textures of our sideboards, and envision how our coffee tables and decor pieces can seamlessly integrate into your home. There's nothing quite like seeing and feeling these beautiful pieces in person to spark your imagination and inspire your own loungeroom story.
