A Decade of Collaboration with BoConcept
Choosing the right sofa for your home is such a big decision. Often the hero piece of a living room, it can act as both an anchor and a starting point for curating the entire space. It also plays a practical role, helping to define zones and create separation between living and dining areas in open-plan layouts. There’s a lot to think about in terms of style, such as modular or chaise, curved or boxy, low-slung or structured. Fabric choice is just as important — light or dark, smooth or textural, and always with durability in mind. Our living room is our sanctuary, the place where we relax, gather with friends, and stretch out as a family, so comfort has always been non-negotiable. I’ve always prioritised a slow and mindful approach to finding the right piece. Working with the BoConcept team allows me to think carefully about how I want the space to function and feel, choosing timeless, quality designs that are built to last rather than following a passing trend.
The Carmo Sofa
It all started with the Carmo. Contemporary Danish design at its best, I was immediately drawn to its clean lines, modular style, and fine piping detail along the edges. Choosing the fabric was one of my favourite parts of the process, and after bringing samples home and living with them alongside our existing palette of ash wood flooring and natural accents, the Lux Felt fabric won out. Made from NZ wool and the most durable in the collection, it was an easy choice with two young kids in the house. I chose dark grey, and loved the depth and contrast it brought to our walls, which were white at the time, and Nordic-inspired space.
What I quickly came to enjoy most about the Carmo was its versatility. The modular design meant we could reconfigure it endlessly, and if you’ve followed TDC for a while, you’ll know how often I took advantage of that. From a classic L-shape to a full modular configuration running the length of one wall, it worked beautifully in every arrangement, and provided a natural separation between the living space and kitchen and dining areas — a great feature for our open-plan layout. The BoConcept Home Creator 3D tool was invaluable during the planning process, and we ended up going bigger than we initially thought possible. It’s a tool I’d recommend to anyone navigating a sofa decision.
When the time came for a change, I chose the Carlton, a sofa inspired by the atmosphere of elegant homes of the late 60s and early 70s. This time, I made the exciting decision to go with two separate sofas in two different fabrics: a 3-seater in the light silver Napoli fabric, a corduroy velvet developed exclusively for BoConcept with a soft greige undertone, and a 2.5-seater in light caramel Oxford leather. Understated yet warm, the two fabrics complemented each other beautifully, while providing a nice change from the dark grey of the Carmo.
