I tried the Ideal Home x Furniture Village sofa collection IRL – this is the design that stood out for all the right reasons

Last month, Ideal Home launched an exclusive collection of sofas with none other than Furniture Village. This week, I made my way to the retailer’s store on Staples Corner to try the Ideal Home x Furniture Village sofa collection in person.

As Ideal Home’s Room Decor Editor, who’s tested over 300 different sofas at this point to determine what the best sofas are, I’m known around the office for trying any sofa that happens to be in the vicinity. So, of course, I had to give the range that bears the Ideal Home name a try.

I managed to try out three out of the four sofa styles that are part of the Ideal Home x Furniture Village offering (the Cotswold sofa was not on display at the store that I visited).

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While I didn’t go into the store looking to have any favourites, there was one sofa that instantly stood out for all the right reasons and frankly stole the show for me – and that’s the Gemini sofa. This new sofa style ticks so many boxes, while also exceeding any of my expectations with its cool and unique features…

Gemini sofa

As soon as I saw the Gemini I already liked the modern look defined by clean clines and a blocky construction. But it’s only upon closer inspection that all the cool hidden features reveal themselves.

For starters, the chaise conceals spacious internal storage which was a lovely surprise for me as I’m currently obsessed with all things storage – and while very few storage sofas manage to also be comfortable, this one certainly does.

The Gemini also introduced me to a slightly new take on a recliner – I’m generally not a big fan of recliner sofas, mainly because of their look which I don’t find very aesthetically pleasing, but this I could get on board with. Instead of a reclining function, Furniture Village calls it a gliding one as essentially, the seats glide out to extend the seat depth to match the chaise.

This is a controlled via a remote control - I gave it a try as you can see above - and to make sure the remote doesn’t get lost or misplaced, it’s equipped with a magnetic finish and get me attached to either the side of the sofa (which is also magnetic) or to any other magnetic metal surface.

Sienna sofa

I’ve tried the Sienna sofa before and was happy to see it included in the Ideal Home range. The quilted finish is a great alternative to a classic Chesterfield sofa, while the curved armrests have an art deco-inspired look to them.

The ergonomically shaped armrests are also perfect for supporting your head if you were to lie down on the sofa and watch TV or read a book. The comfortable design extends beyond the armrests though as the entire design of the sofa is very lounging-friendly with the perfect balance between cushiony softness and support.

If your living room is on the smaller side, the Sienna is an ideal choice owing to the elevated-of-the-floor design that comes with very slim tapered legs. Opting for a leggy sofa design like this one creates a more spacious and airy appearance.

While I was sold on the upholstery choices on display at the store, remember that any of the sofas on this list are available in a wide range of upholstery choices – I was particularly fond of some of the earthy colour options (pictured above).

Brondby sofa

Another sofa that makes for a great small living room idea is the Brondby. The compact design encourages a very upright seating style with supportive back cushions and seat cushions that are on the narrow side. But it does all of that while remaining highly comfortable.

Corners are often the most overlooked and underutilised areas of a room - including in small spaces - so opting for a corner sofa in a small lounge is actually a great way to take advantage of every last inch. That’s exactly why I really like the small corner configuration of the Brondby.

Cotswold sofa

As already mentioned before, I didn’t get to try out the Cotswold sofa IRL as it wasn’t available in the store I visited. But just based on the look of the sofa, I really appreciate the curved scroll armrests and the chunky bubble feet which put a new playful spin on the traditional, classic sofa style.

As the name suggests, the style of the sofa is rooted in country home charm and it would fit perfectly in that style of a home.

The cushions are reversible which is set to make them last longer. And on top of that, they come with a five-year plumpness guarantee which is the first time I’ve ever come across one.

All in all, I’m a big fan of the collection and I can’t wait to see which one of these sofas you end up going for and how you style it in your home.