Let's be honest, unless you have been living under an enormous rock for the last twelve months, then the chances are you have heard (and probably seen) Korean pop star Psy’s mega hit Gangnam Style. We have seen children and adults of all ages doing the "Gangnam Style" and it is a phenomenon you can't escape. Named after a trendy area of the South Korean capital, the song apparently pokes gentle fun at the trendy hipsters that live in the district. Whatever the message, a billion views on YouTube means that it is one of the most watched things in the history of mankind. It’s also become an international dance craze. Not bad for a day’s work all in all.

It’s not just Psy that is putting Korea on the map. He may be leading the charge but Korea is big in other areas too. Seoul is widely considered to be one of the coolest cities in the world right now and is really having an influence on global trends. Young people in the country are very fashion and style conscious and Korean design is currently riding the crest of a wave. So, all this means it is the perfect time to add a touch of Korean flair to your living room. What better way to do that than with a new sofa .... especially if your little ones like to use it as a climbing frame like ours, it maybe time to look for a new model? 

Korean style sofas come in a few different shapes and sizes but the most common design is the large, flat corner sofa with extended area for a bit of ultra cool slouching (we know your mum told you not to slouch but trust us, it’s the only way to relax on a Korean sofa). The main distinguishing feature of Korean style sofas is the colour. It has to be bright and bold.

Korea is a bright and vibrant place and this is really reflected in the bold colours and patterns they use. The fabrics they use hold their colour really well and don’t be afraid to mix it up with some really contrasting cushions, in terms of colours and patterns. (Again, we know that mum always told us that we should colour co-ordinate but sometimes it's good to be different).

This kind of colour confidence is indicative of a country on the up and that definitely sums up Korea right now. It’s certainly a good time to try and get a bit of that confidence to rub off on us. With the doom and gloom around in the news at the moment, we could definitely use a little bit of positivity to give us a lift. Why not start with your sofa and work up from there.

This is a guest post from Sainsbury’s. If you’re looking for new sofas for your home then take a look at their impressive selection online today. Taking inspiration from around the world, they’re sure to have just what you’re looking for.

Disclaimer :  This is a sponsored post but having used the Sainsbury's website personally, it is also a natural recommendation too, I just haven't blogged about it before! :-)