Many designers agree that one piece that helps set the tone for the whole room’s design is a sofa. And when it comes to a leather sofa, it is a real statement piece that can almost seem overpowering at times, depending on your living room size; however, there are some excellent ways to soften them up. Known as a furnishing piece that can fit into any interior style, whether it’s industrial, contemporary, mid-century modern, rustic, or boho, a leather sofa seamlessly becomes a part of its surroundings. 

Popular Amazon Reviews

“Once we could get a confirmed delivery (and it took a loooong time), we were really excited when this couch arrived! It’s nicer than pictured online BUT we couldn’t find the support leg and was about to call Amazon to request a replacement leg when I read other reviewers with the same issue directing readers to LOOK inside the zipper pouch on the underside of the loveseat… and voila! (duh) Anyway, this is a really nice loveseat, not exactly “comfy” but well made, nice color and materials for a trendy “beachy” modern vibe we were going for!” – StacyK (Source: Amazon)

“It’s a small couch that looks big and seats like it has room. Three people CAN sit together without sitting on top of one another, though it’s most comfortable for two. It’s well made and sturdy, came assembled except for the legs which were easy. The design is both classic and modern, a bit masculine with feminine charm. It’s not a sink-into-deeply couch but it is surprisingly comfortable to sit in: angled well and just the right amount of deep in the seat that you don’t need a pillow to fill in the space. Love the color and the leather is excellent quality; padding is very firm. We bought an unboxed couch and it was a great deal. No damage, no issues.” – Beth L. (Source: Amazon)

“This sofa is gorgeous and comfortable. The color is exactly what I was looking for. My only complaint about this product was the shipping situation. I received this sofa 3 weeks after I purchased it, after 3 calls to Amazon and 3 calls to the courier and a ton of misleading information about the delivery dates. The most astounding thing was that Amazon could not tell me where the sofa was for almost 2 weeks because it had been shipped but had not arrived to the courier. Not being able to locate and provide an eta for my very expensive sofa seems extremely odd given I can usually track a roll of toilet paper from the warehouse to my door and every step in between. I also had to BEG for it to be delivered to my apartment door instead of left downstairs despite the language on the website saying they would do so. Overall – great product, but they need to iron out the logistics.” – Elissa Houff (Source: Amazon)

“I have had the couch for over a month now. It feels exactly how you would imagine it to, it is sturdy and firm not your sink-into-it couch. Taller people have not been the biggest fan of the couch because of its low profile (low back and low to the ground) and they have a hard time getting comfy. I don’t mind it, just add pillows for squishy comfort. I have conditioned the leather twice now, once right after purchase and then today, it seemed it was getting a little dry and starting to crack but after the leather conditioner, it looks great again. Just needs regular loving. I adore the style. I adore the color of the leather. I am very in love with it. I purchased the “bench” so the smaller version for my small apartment and it fits the space perfectly. For the price, you can’t beat it. I also have kiddos that have jumped and climbed all over it, leaving scratches galore and they go away a bit with the conditioning and so far the couch has really held up nicely to their craziness. I watched it and wanted to purchase it for over a year and finally pulled the trigger and I’m so glad I did!” – Elizabeth (Source: Amazon)

“Extremely comfortable and sturdy. The pictures are a great representation of how it actually looks” – Jared King (Source: Amazon)

5 Ways to Style Your Mid-century Modern Leather Sofa to Make It a Part of Your Home Decor!

Add some textures and patterns – Put other textures on your leather sofa to create visual interest. Woven or fuzzy cushions on the smooth surface of the leather couch will help break the monotony while incorporating a soft touch — select fun fabrics like suede, fur, or cotton. Layer some pastel, cream, or white accent cushions and pull in other pale accents, like an area rug and accessories, to add desirable contrast.

Put a throw blanket on your leather sofa – Style with warmth by layering a soft throw over the back or arm of your mid-century modern leather sofa. Make sure that the color of your throw blanket coordinates with your cushions. If you enjoy having naps in your living room, spread a full-sized blanket over the back of the couch for a casually convenient touch of color. Besides adding a pop of color, throws provide textural variety, as they are made of a completely different texture than your leather couch.

Decorating the space around your sofa – Pair your leather sofa with upholstered armchairs to create a collective feel. Furthermore, bring in some books, artwork, and plants to change the whole look of your living room, making your sofa work for you. As a mid-century modern leather sofa is an investment article that will last a long time, it’s better to switch things up around the couch to bring the whole décor up to a more modern standard.

Paint the walls a bright color – You can either use a wall behind your sofa to turn it into a focal point or color the entire room. Select a bright color or pick white or neutral to lighten up the area around the leather couch. For example, paint the whole room a neutral shade, then add a warm golden yellow wall behind the sofa to brighten the space. If you have a large window in front of the sofa, you can hang a mirror behind the furniture piece to make your living room look spacious.