Style for the Millions: Creating a Gorgeous Family Home with Raffaela Sofia (@raffaela.sofia)

Here at Lounge Lovers, we believe style should be for the millions, not just the millionaires. That design-led furniture isn’t just reserved for the lucky few. That everyone deserves to have a beautiful home, regardless of how much they spend.

That’s why we’re launching Style for the Millions: a series exploring how everyday Aussies can style gorgeous interior spaces on a budget with Lounge Lovers. From furnishing your entire living room to statement pieces that make your space pop, you’ll find it all here.

For our first episode, we’ve teamed up with digital content creator and mum Raffaela Sofia (@raffaela.sofia) to show how she styled her gorgeous family home without breaking the bank. Watch the video now, or discover her top tips below.

Style your dining room with timeless timbers

A classic timber table is versatile, elegant, and never goes out of style. It’s no surprise, then, that Raffaela selected the sleek Hamilton as the main attraction in her dining room. 

With clean lines and gorgeous grainy knots, wooden dining tables suit a variety of interior spaces and styles from Scandi to modern coastal. Tables constructed using soft hardwoods like elm are also extremely durable and stable, which means your purchase will have greater resistance to warps and splits over time. 

Complete the look with a matching wooden sideboard, and you have a gorgeous space for entertaining guests and family meals.

Hamilton on show: Elegant yet affordable, the Dining Table is made for the style- and budget-conscious. The geometric style legs add an element of intrigue to the design, while the solid elm veneer ensures your table stands the test of time.

Find the perfect perch for living and dining spaces

Seating can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of any home, particularly in shared spaces and entertainment zones. Raffaela has cleverly played with additional seating in her living and dining room to enhance the space and provide her family with plenty of options for seating.

In the dining area, Raffaela has opted for the Arlo dining chair for its natural coastal charm. “Not only does it look gorgeous in the front, but it also has a beautiful timber detail at the back, making it a beautiful feature as well,” she says. 

In the living room, an inviting armchair or accent chair serves as a design feature and an additional spot for reading or relaxing. When it’s not in use, Raffaela pops a pillow and throw over the seat for extra comfort and warmth.

Amazing Arlo: Built with solid elm and natural rattan, the Arlo Dining Chair is as trendy as it is chic. On top of looking fabulous, its contoured frame supports the body during extended dinners or catch-ups with friends. Keep it classic with natural colourways, or go all out with the eye-catching combination of black and rattan.

Create a luxe living room with a leather sofa

There’s nothing that says luxury quite like a leather sofa, which is why Raffaela’s selected the Linden Leather Corner Sofa as the hero of her living room. 

Raffaela describes the Linden as “really practical and…just a beautiful feature piece to have in the room”, and it’s easy to see why. Its rich espresso hue is nothing short of extraordinary, and fits right at home in a contemporary coastal space. 

What’s more, a leather sofa ages gracefully and gradually develops a patina over time, which means every sofa is unique to the family who owns it.

Luxurious Linden: Crafted from top grain leather, the Linden Leather Corner Sofa is made for lounging in comfort. We love the one-of-a-kind soft square and low profile design, which suits a variety of styles and spaces. Sprawl out with the corner sofa or opt for the Linden 3-seater if you have a petite floor plan.

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