Sacrificing Comfort for Style: Is it Worth It?

So much of modern interior design is both fashionable and functional, but there are some elements that look just plain uninviting. Sterile environments, sharp corners, hard plastics and extreme minimalism can be part of modern design but are not necessarily part of modern comforts.

So how do you reconcile a style that you want to incorporate into your home with comfort? After all, your home must be lived in – the pictures in the magazines and online can look absolutely pristine, but they don’t usually show a lived-in home. You’ve got to add your own touch of reality into those photos if you’re going to use them for inspiration.

When designing your ideal modern home, you should give equal thought to style and comfort. For instance, shelves can usually maximize on style without much consideration for comfort – you’re not going to be sitting or leaning on a shelf! However sofas, beds, benches and dining tables and chairs should be given a little more thought in terms of comfort. Are they padded? Ergonomic? Large enough?

Thinking about comfort doesn’t mean you have to forgo style though! Most modern furniture is made with functionality in mind.

It is usually never a good idea to focus solely on style, however. This can leave you with a room that looks simply stunning, but that you never use or invite guests into because it is cold, sterile and uncomfortable.

Just because you want to have a stylish home doesn’t mean you have to give up hopes of a comfortable home. Just find the right balance between beautiful modern furniture and ultra comfortable furniture, and you’re set!