How to coordinate a show-stopping sofa

Throw away the design rules. Discover why it works to be gutsy now and why rooms that stand out from the crowd are on the rise.

Upholstery is one of the places where we tend to play it safe. When her clients told her to be daring with colour, designer Jessica Helgerson created a sectional made with Peruvian blankets. “The proliferation of images online and in magazines has made people more interested in design than ever. The result is people emboldened to make design decisions that reflect their own personalities,” says Jessica Helgerson.

Tip: Dark artwork lets colourful furniture shine.