Ideas and inspiration for how to own your style
Mastered your style and looking for the next step? Owning your style isn’t the end of your journey - in fact, it’s just the beginning.
Whether you’re a cottagecore connoisseur or a colour drenching genius, there’s always room to stamp even more you on your style. Think fun and functional accessories, eye-catching patterns and wall art, and upgrades to your existing furniture to pack your space with personality and wow your guests.
Ready to make your home unapologetically you? Read on for our ideas and inspiration for owning your style.
Search for your style
Spotted something you just know will add even more wow factor to your living room but not sure how to find it?
Worry not! Our clever image search tool does all the investigative work for you. All you need to do is upload a photo of the thing you love (or paste the image URL if you’ve got it!) and our nifty tool will find a DFS product that’s similar so you can add it to your abode in no time. Simple!
Check out their style
Sometimes finding the perfect finishing touches for your look requires a little extra inspiration.
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Why not take notes from those who know style the best? Our DFS customers, of course! From a sprawling statement sofa to something as small as the arrangement of cushions, there’s inspiration to be had no matter your interior goals.
Once you’ve soaked up style pointers to your heart’s content, share your own sofa snaps to inspire others. Clean away your clutter, turn on the big light, and lay down some throws to show off your interior ingenuity. Who knows? Maybe you’ll help someone kickstart their own style journey!
Feel good in your space
Your style isn’t just about looking good - a home that’s right for you should feel good, too.
If you already love the look of your space, don’t forget about mastering its mood. The good thing is that there’s no one right or wrong way to curate feeling in your home - you might dabble in multi-sensory design to create a more engaging space, or lean into photos and keepsakes that ramp up the sentimental appeal and keep happy memories right in your eyeline.
If neither of those are up your alley, start by choosing the vibe you want your space to exude. Does mood-boosting bold and bright align with your style? Go for a joy vibe. Interior more focused on peaceful mornings and lazy evenings indoors? You’ll probably want a calm or rest vibe.
Once you’ve found the right vibe for you, match it to your established aesthetic and read our experts’ opinions to design your ultimate feel good home.
Own your style
At DFS, we’ve got a thing for everyone, no matter your style. Taking your traditional living room to the next level? Adding the icing to your modern aesthetic cake? Whatever your style, take a look at our top tips for owning your look.
Own your retro style
Funky geometric patterns. Bold colours. Statement stripes and tiles as far as the eye can see. If your style is retro revamped, you’ve probably got the basics down - but we say more is more!
Add the aptly named Retro accent chair - available in 23 colours to suit any set-up - to an emptier corner for a statement that’ll slot effortlessly into your established décor, or choose a bit of underfoot excitement with the Miku rug. Splashing out on a new sofa? Bring contemporary class to a vintage style with the Bergen in four luxuriously versatile fabrics.
Own your country style
You can’t get cosier than a traditional countryside interior. Snuggling up by the fire just feels even better when you’re surrounded by natural wood grains, hand-thrown ceramics, and soft and simple fabric - but if you’re owning your country style, you know that already.
Why not upgrade your cottage-inspired space with the irresistibly plush Chepstow sofa? Featuring customisable piping options and elegant scrolled arms, this traditional sofa promises quintessentially British country charm - the perfect centrepiece for a space that’s already got that timeless rustic feeling down. Making a smaller statement? We love the Calverton storage footstool for a pop of quaint checked pattern, or the high-value Sloane occasional bundle to add functional modern farmhouse appeal to your home.
Own your coastal style
Coastal décor never falls out of favour, so you’re in luck if seaside chic is your style. A neutral colour palette with splashes of blue means there’s beachy vibes aplenty in your house, best paired with warm woods, cosy linens, and a touch of foliage here and there.
Pack your coastal-inspired space with different textures and patterns to truly own your look. Our Torre rug has a distressed, shabby shoreline feel with flecks of metallic teal that catch your eye from across the room - an ideal finishing touch in a sandy neutral space. Trying to add some live in-ability to your style? Try the ever-sophisticated Filip dining set, boasting unique solid oak grain and soft boucle upholstery for a touch of Scandi seaside in your kitchen, or the incomparable Zinc bed in lighter shades to master that beach boutique feeling in the bedroom.
Sofas to suit you
You own your style and you know it - so why settle for a sofa that’s not unapologetically you? Instead, find the seating statement of your dreams that shines in your space, whether that’s the controlled chaos of a family living room or a luxe, lavish lounge for two.
But wait! Before you splash your cash on the perfect sofa, take our sofa style quiz to find out exactly the kind of thing you should go for.
Corner sofas
Whether you’ve got a big family that always squeeze up on the sofa, or you love to host a monthly movie night with space for all to stretch out, corner sofas - with their spacious seating and striking centrepiece potential - are the answer.
Recliner sofas
Are you seeking that ultimate ‘ahh’ moment when you get home after a long day? Is your current sofa not quite living up to its relaxation potential? A recliner sofa could provide that kick-back cosy comfort you’re searching for.
U shaped sofas
Versatile, roomy, and always on-trend, U-shaped sofas offer spacious seating in a smaller space by taking advantage of comfort at all angles. Even better, they promise a cosy, protected nook for you to snuggle into in an otherwise open plan room. The best of both words!
Sofa beds
Sofa beds are not only handy options when all the other sleeping spots are taken, but they also double up as extremely comfortable and attractive loungers. Multi-functional, space-saving, and easy on the eye. There really is a lot to love!
Chesterfield sofas
There's a reason why the Chesterfield has been one of the most enduringly popular sofa designs over the last few centuries. This iconic silhouette is an always easy way to add a lush and lavish vibe to your home’s décor – regardless of whether you’re aiming for a traditional Chesterfield sofa or a more contemporary style.
Leather sofas
Uncomplicated luxury and timeless style is a given with a leather sofa. Not only are they sleek and sophisticated, the durable nature of leather means these sofas stand up to daily life - making them the ideal addition to any living room.
Velvet sofas
Luxury and glamour abounds when you choose a velvet sofa. Much loved for their soft and smooth texture that shines in any space, velvet and crushed velvet sofas promise a plush, sumptuously soft sit that takes your lounging to the next level and makes your home feel a little more Hollywood.
Fabric sofas
Comfortable, stylish and with timeless appeal - there’s lots to love about a fabric sofa. Fabric is durable, versatile, and often available in a plethora of colours to suit any style from castlecore to coastal.
At a different stage of your style journey?
It's time to unearth your deepest interior desires
You're not sure what you want. Maximalism, minimalism, cottagecore, retro - you've heard of it all, but you don't know what's right for you just yet. It might take a nudge in the right direction to find exactly what floats your boat, and you'll need plenty of inspiration to discover the decor of your dreams. Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered.
You know what you like - now find what you love
You're enjoying your interior sundae but it's missing the cherry on top. It's time to make your style a little more you with accents and improvements to take your home to the next level. There's no need for trend deep dives and total revamps here - you're laser focused on finding functional features and breathtaking bonuses to push your boundaries.
You've got the itch to switch
You're looking to swap the old for the bold and find something that's right for the new you. Outdated trends? Not a chance in your house - you're all about having fun with styling and letting your living room reflect who you are in the here and now. You need all the tips and tricks for your total transformation - and we’ve got them ready and waiting for you.
