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With the proliferation of 90s influences continuing to shape our interiors, it might not come as a surprise to hear that patterns are back, and in a big way — especially when it comes to our sofas.

After years of safe choices, living rooms edge toward a bold rethink as prints, texture and nostalgia quietly gather pace. The new season points to a decisive shift in seating. Plain sofas step back.

If your home feels a little too subdued, you can wake up your spaces with some playful patterns. From classic plaids to bold florals, colorful motifs can perk up furniture, walls, floors and more.