Rita Hughes

A coordinated checked fabric brings together Rita Hughes’s sofa, armchairs and footstools. Warm red, muted blue and neutral tones sit alongside exposed timber frames in a welcoming living room.

Project overview

Setting: A living-room furniture suite.

Pieces: Sofa, armchairs and coordinated footstools.

Details to look for: Checked upholstery, piped cushion edges and upholstered arm pads following the timber rails.

A shared fabric connects the separate pieces while allowing their exposed frames to remain a feature. Matching cushions carry the pattern through the room, linking the sofa, chairs and footstools without hiding the curved arms or spindle detailing.

PROJECT DETAILS

Checks and craftsmanship

Coordinated footstools

Exposed timber

Patterned cushions

Start your project

Ready to refresh a sofa, chair or whole suite? Talk to our Bristol workshop about reupholstery for the furniture you want to keep.

The finished pieces

Piping defines the edges of the cushions, while the checked pattern adds structure to their soft shapes. The upholstered arm pads follow the timber rails, linking fabric and frame without obscuring the furniture’s character.

Together, the sofa, chairs and footstools form a consistent suite. The finished combination celebrates both the visible woodwork and the warmth of the upholstery.