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COASTAL TRADE

Sofas That Add Personality

There’s nothing more central to daily life than a great sofa — especially in a coastal home where indoor and outdoor living must blend seamlessly. Whether you are styling a sun-drenched living room with expansive sea views or curating a reading nook tucked beside French doors, the right sofa should balance beauty with comfort and structure with softness.

From plush, lounge-worthy silhouettes to sculptural outdoor pieces, we have rounded up ten inspired sofas that bring high design and endless ease to your seaside retreat. Curated by the Ocean Modern team, these pieces boast textural upholstery, modular flexibility, and just enough whimsy to keep things light (just like your breezy coastal interior).


10 Cozy Yet Sophisticated Sofas to Infuse Your Seaside Home with Fashion-Forward Fun


#1 Float Sofa by Design Within Reach from Ocean Modern

Designed by Australia’s Ellison Studio and inspired by sunken conversation pits of the 1970s, the Float Sofa invites you to lounge leisurely. Oversized channel tufting adds volume and cushions add softness, while the low-slung frame grounds any space—whether that be on a yacht or in a great room.

Upholstered in either velvet or bouclé, Float’s generous proportions and pillowy silhouette create a focal point that feels both nostalgic and modern. While pictured above in cream, we especially love the chocolate “Piccolo” velvet against a minimalist coastal palette.


#2 Sunday U-Shaped Sectional Sofa by Blu Dot from Ocean Modern

The Sunday Sectional by Blu Dot is exactly what it sounds like: the ultimate spot to recline as you revel in a well-deserved day of rest. Cushy, deep seats wrapped in sustainably-sourced upholstery encourage you to sink in, while the low profile and recessed base give this sofa a breezy, floating effect.

The Sunday feels casual without sacrificing an ounce of polish, which makes it ideal for a laid-back coastal living room or a loggia with an ocean overlook.


#3 Rico Lounger Sofa by Ferm Living from Ocean Modern

With its rounded back and distinctive striped textile developed in collaboration with the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, this sofa is bold, bespoke, and architectural. It is equally at home in a Parisian pied-à-terre and a luxury high-rise condo in Palm Beach.

We love the contrast between its graphic black-and-sand upholstery and its soft, foam-filled structure. Could this be the ultimate coastal conversation piece with Scandinavian soul? We certainly think so.


#4 Perron Pillo Sectional by Knoll Through Design Within Reach from Ocean Modern

Designed by Montreal’s Willo Perron, this sculptural sectional is crisp, modular, and endlessly adaptable. Wide, tailored pillows embrace the body of anyone who leans into it while the steel frame gives this sofa structure.

Available in two depths and an array of tactile fabrics, the Perron Pillo adapts to nearly any room — from formal sitting areas to sprawling family lounges — without ever feeling generic. And, with Knoll’s legacy of innovation in American modernism, you adopt a piece of design history when installing the Perron Pillo.

Knoll’s collaborations with talented creatives promise lasting quality, cultural relevance, and a timelessness that few others can even hope to capture.


#5 Isla Outdoor Sectional Sofa by Lumens from Ocean Modern

Sustainably made and intentionally curved for entertaining on a patio or under a pergola, the Isla Sectional is outdoor seating at its most elegant. Its teak frame has natural variations in tone and texture that make this piece feel special. Somewhat surprising for an outdoor sofa, the cream cushions are as comfortable as any interior counterpart.

Perfect for sunset cocktails or leisurely alfresco lunches, Isla is our go-to pick for seaside spaces that require both form and function.


#6 Loophole Outdoor 3 Seat Sofa by Blu Dot from Ocean Modern

The Loophole Sofa wraps all-weather rattan into a postmodernist, low-slung silhouette that’s equal parts retro and refreshingly new. Sunbrella® cushions make the upholstery fade-resistant and carefree, while the Loophole’s expressive shape sets a playful tone for days spent outdoors.

We love it layered with linen throws and oversized ceramic planters on a breezy terrace or tucked under a pergola by the pool. With painted tiles or outdoor rug underfoot, this sofa would be absolutely perfect.


#7 Niven Sofa by Lulu and Georgia from Ocean Modern

If you seek something simultaneously sleek and soft, masculine and feminine, the Niven Sofa from Lulu and Georgia was made for you. Gentle curves meet gorgeous tailoring in a transitional piece that brings both exceptional comfort and incredible poise to modern coastal homes. Handcrafted with responsibly sourced wood and OEKO-TEX® certified materials, this piece is as thoughtful as it is timeless.


#8 Joette Outdoor Sofa by Four Hands from Ocean Modern

Organic form, low-slung Japanese influences, and modern minimalism meet in this Joette Outdoor Sofa by Four Hands. Its gently sculpted arms with lumbar-like pillows and plush beige upholstery make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Made from weather-resistant polypropylene with FSC-certified materials, Joette encourages us to rethink patio living as an extension of the home. Comfortable, chic, and versatile, this sofa is as adaptable as your indoor-outdoor lifestyle.


#9 Stack Sofa by Design Within Reach from Ocean Modern

Oversized and beautifully layered, the Stack Sofa by Ellison Studios elegant, fun, and a tad futuristic. Pillowy cushions rest atop a recessed oak base to create a silhouette that feels plush but still refined. This sofa has character; it’s petite and cozy enough for curling up with a book but bold enough to anchor a breezy open-concept living space.


#10 Carson Sectional Sofa by Lulu and Georgia from Ocean Modern

This list would not be complete without a sofa inspired by the sea; Carson’s rolling shape and sea foam upholstery fit the bill. Its low profile and plush velvet upholstery are both inviting and impeccably designed. We love the modular structure of this piece because it suits lounging, entertaining, and sprawling solo naps.

The sky blue velvet finish channels ocean hues without being too literal. That subtlety is something we truly appreciate at Ocean Modern.


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