I’m an interior designer and what your sofa says about you is so telling… it’s bad news for fans of grey velvet

WE ALL want our living rooms to be as welcoming as possible to friends and family.

Picking the right sofa has a lot to do with it – and they can also say a lot about who you are as a person.

Charlotte Crosby InstagramCharlotte Crosby’s giant blue corner sofa is great for hosting guests[/caption]

That’s why Fabulous spoke to Interior Designer, Juliette Thomas, from Juliette’s Interiors to find out what secrets having a grey velvet crushed sofa or a giant corner one says about you.

Giant corner sofa

A giant corner sofa is obviously a great piece to have as a talking point in your front room, it can’t really be missed.

It’s perfect for hosting lots of guests and takes up less space in the middle of the room so you can entertain them.

Charlotte Crosby, who reached celeb-status thanks to Geordie Shore and her bubbly personality definitely fits the criteria.

The interior expert said: “If you have a corner sofa, you’re the life and soul of the party.

“Someone who buys one of these is a wholehearted extrovert, and loves to converse with lots of people at once.”

Molly Mae is just one of many Love Islanders who decided on a grey crushed velvet sofaMolly Mae Instagram

Grey crushed velvet

This style of sofa has had a resurgence in popularity over the last couple of years, with the likes of Love Islander contestants, Mrs Hinch and Katie Price showing them off on Instagram.

But Juliette says if you do have one it might mean you’re eager to please your peers and try to fit in.

She added: “Buyers of these sofas are the ones who think they’re fancy bringing a bottle of white wine to a party.

“Then it turns out to be from the reduced section of the local off-licence, tasting so strongly of vinegar that it’s more suitable to serve with chips than to drink.”

One pro to these sofa’s is that as a material, crushed velvet keeps cool in the summer but also makes you feel warm in the colder months.

Sweetpea & WillowAmanda Holden’s deep green sofa can’t be missed in her extravagant front room[/caption]

Bold and colourful

If you’re favourite colour is unusual, say lime green, a bold sofa to match your personality is a must, and why not? It’s your fornt room after all.

If, like Amanda Holden, you prefer your sofa to add a splash of colour to the room it means you love expressing your personal style, and aren’t afraid to be your out-there self.

The expert revealed: “Certainly, the personality type of someone who goes for a colourful sofa is one who constantly bangs on about the misunderstood greatness of silent films.

“All while they serve you tofu bean curd-flavoured crisps, because Kettle Chips “just aren’t en vogue any more, darling”.”

Paris Fury InstagramParis Fury’s luxe studded sofa instantly makes an impact on visitors[/caption]

Diamante/stud finishes

Paris Fury loves a luxe look to her home and diamante/studded sofas definitely do the trick.

You may be anticipating every new guest to comment on how ‘posh’ your sofa is when they enter thanks to their sleek, classical look.

The Interior expert said: “They are an excellent choice if you’re the type of person who wants to give off an excellent first impression to guests – a sofa with a suave stud finish will certainly wow them.” 

Although it gives off a glamorous vibe, Juliette said it could mean you’re a bit of a show off, ‘trying to capture each crumb of a brownie point that falls your way.’

Channel 4Sid Siddiqui and sons Baasit and Umar have been entertaining us for years on their brown leather sofa[/caption]

Brown leather

The loveable Siddiqui family on Gogglebox have been sitting on their brown leather sofa for years.

But the bland choice often points to someone who’s about as interesting as vanilla ice cream.

Juliette said: “The kind of person who opts for a brown leather sofa is most likely dull as ditchwater.

“They’re the sort who brings a buzzing room down at a packed gathering because of how markedly quiet they are. “

Although there’s nothing inherently wrong with picking a brown leather sofa, Juliette stresses there are just so many other, more interesting options you could pick from.

ITVViewers of celebrity Gogglebox where stunned by Jonathan Ross’ giant sofa bed[/caption]

Sofa beds

Sofa beds are practical, especially if you live far away from family who may pop over every now and again and need somewhere to stay.

It solves a lot of problems if you lack space to put a blow up bed up or don’t have a spare bedroom for visitors.

“Sofa beds immediately evoke the personality of people who are clinging to their self-proclaimed status as party animals, even though they know they haven’t been to an all-night rave this side of the millennium.”

We’re sure for the likes of Jonathan Ross the sofa also doubles as a great spot to watch films on a weekend with his family.