Feminising the Chesterfield

The Chesterfield Sofa has got a decidedly masculine stigma attached to it and I’m going to try to change it. If you don't know what a Chesterfield is, click here before we go on. I’m under no doubt that when people imagine a vintage Chesterfield, they envision pictures of private clubs, where old business men head over to drink and seal business deals. Well, it’s about time this shabby-chic icon got a more feminine injection, so we’ve listed a few ways that you can exorcise your settee of its macho aura.



It doesn’t need to be leather, you know?




Ok, now if you go out to the open market to buy a Chesterfield, you will end up inundated with leather. Needless to say, this was the fabric used for decades to give the sofa its famous look. However, presently the sofa is manufactured with all sorts of materials, namely velvet, that soften its appearance and give it an entirely different, trendier look.

 Sofa from - www.arighibianchi.co.uk

If you like it then you shoulda' cushions on it.




My Mother always said that “beauty is 10, 9 of which is dressing”. Well if you would like to keep your Chesterfield Sofa less masculine, dress the sofa with colourful, tasteful cusions. This really does supply you free rule for you to fit the sofa in with the rest of the room.



Revolutionise it with Throw

Ah yes, throws, a wonderful gauge of a cultured home. It’s incredible how the simple throw can go as far as to completely alter the style of room. We would recommend not using a throw to cover up all the sofa though since this might distract from the stunning appearance of the Chesterfield itself, though a cleverly placed throw will add a real refinement to your lounge.



The surroundings makes all the difference




If you’re contemplating placing a leather Chesterfield inside a wood-panelled room besides a snooker table, then you can forgive guests for picking up on a ‘masculine vibe’. The furniture surrounding your sofa will surely make all the difference. Concentrate on decorative tables, lamps and rugs to lessen the impact of a heavy Chesterfield.



This vintage, fashionable icon is just too exquisite to be reserved solely for the men. I am always surprised to find that when I get onto the topic of the Chesterfield Sofa with friends (and it doesn’t take much to get me talking about it), I find it happens to be the girls who get the most passionate about it. In fact, a minimum of 1 out of 3 tell me how they’ve always wanted one in their living space.

 Making only a handful small changes, even the most brutish of leather Chesterfields can easily be softened with some style and a woman’s touch.