Sectional sofas are functional. They bring family and guests together, and they are so comfortable you can't help but spend time lounging on them, especially during the summer months. Whether you're looking at sectional sofas or are seeking inspiration for your current one, we have plenty of options for accessorizing.

It is important to remember no matter what you choose it should fit your style. After all, that's why you chose a sectional to begin with! Here are some ideas for accessorizing sectional sofas this summer.

4 Ways to Accessorize for Summer

1. Add an Area Rug - Area rugs can be a comfortable, powerful design element in any room. A bold pattern can liven up neutral couch colors and create a welcoming, lived-in space. Meanwhile soft, neutral rugs can warm up a room in a far subtler way. This can make all the difference when making a room feel inviting.
2. Contrast Colors - Sectional sofas can often feel like they are lacking style. Adding decorative throw pillows in bright colors and patterns can make a room pop. They serve as vibrant splashes of color. Throw pillows are a cost-effective, easy way to accessorize. Beware of using too many bold patterned pillows. You certainly don't want to drown out the contrast provided by the color of your sectional sofa.
3. Focus on the Coffee Table - Sectional sofas can be the focal point of the room, but you don't want to skimp on other design elements entirely. Choosing to update your coffee table is not only a functional but can incorporate a variety of styles, like a barnwood or cedar coffee table. Plus, topping the table with a houseplant brings the outside summer elements inside to liven up the room even more.
4. Bring in Some Texture - Bright, patterned pillows aren't for everyone, but there are other options! Throw pillows come in a variety of colors including warm neutrals and with interesting texture elements. By simply using the one dark and one light formula you can catch an eye-catching space with depth. Another easy way to add texture is with throw blankets. They easily toss over the arm of a sofa, but it's summer so don't choose anything too thick or warm! Throw blankets add extra comfort to sectional sofas and are also incredibly functional.

Now that you know how to accessorize your sectional sofa for summer, stop by and see us for more summer design inspiration!