Mind The Gap is best known for its bold wallpapers and fabrics, but its furniture and rugs bring the same confident, eclectic style to the rest of the room. Here's a practical look at the sofas, chairs, ottomans and rugs we stock, and how to put them together without the room tipping into chaos.
Sofas: choose your silhouette first
A sofa sets the tone, so start with its shape. The Baron Tufted Sofa is a classic French-style two-seater with an upright button-tufted back, crescent arms and distressed tapered legs. At W128 x D85 x H78 cm, it's a sensible size for a smaller sitting room, a bay window or a bedroom.
The Abigail Sofa feels more contemporary: a two-seater with a one-piece upright back, slight rollover arms, tapered legs and high, generous cushions. It comes in natural linen or velvet upholstery. Choose linen for a relaxed look, or velvet if you want richer colour and texture.
For lounging, the Anatolia Chaise has an open side, one rollover arm and a long sitting pad, and is crafted from beech wood with turned gold castor legs. Place it beneath a window or at the foot of a large bed.
Armchairs with character
An armchair is the easiest way to bring Mind The Gap's style into a room without committing to a whole sofa. The St Germaine Tufted Chair is a French-style low-seat armchair with an overstuffed, tufted backrest and arms, turned legs in vintage brushed wood and black metallic castors, measuring W72 x D72 x H84 cm.
The Louis Deconstructed Chair is the conversation piece: a beech wood open-back frame with burlap linen on the back and a vintage frame finish, so the construction becomes part of the look. Set it against a plain wall where its outline can be seen. For something bolder and more modern, the Maverick Clubchair pairs a robust wooden frame with polished brass-finished metal legs and stitchwork picked out in vibrant thread.
Ottomans and benches: the hard-working extras
Ottomans are where you can be most daring with pattern, because they're small and low. The Dubois Ottoman (W50 x D50 x H35 cm) and the generously sized Edward Ottoman Bench are both upholstered in Mind The Gap's own fabrics, with bold patterns and rich textures. Use the Dubois as a footstool or extra seat, and the Edward to add pattern at the end of a bed.
The Saray Ottoman is a large bench with a tufted seat, turned wooden legs painted in a vintage off-white and gold castors. It looks at home in front of the bed or as a side bench in a living room.
Rugs: anchoring the scheme
A rug ties the furniture together, so choose it with the sofa and chairs in mind. The Amalfi Hand Tufted Wool Rug is inspired by Italy's Amalfi Coast and made in India from 100% New Zealand wool, with a majestic lion at its centre. It's a real statement under a coffee table. Statuario sets stark white statues against vibrant floral hues and clean abstract shapes.
For a lighter mood, the Estivo rug reimagines the Estivo wallpaper for the floor, with coastal-inspired motifs reminiscent of sparkling ocean waves. The Caramella Hand Tufted Wool Rug blends geometric motifs with the retro-modern charm of the 60s and 70s in vibrant colours.
How to style it
- Let one piece lead. If the rug is bold, keep the sofa plain, such as the Abigail in natural linen, and bring pattern back in with an ottoman.
- Repeat colours, not patterns. Pick a shade from the rug and echo it in a cushion or the upholstery of a chair.
- Mix eras. A French-style tufted sofa with a 60s-inspired rug feels collected rather than matched.
- Link soft furnishings. Cushions or curtains from the Mind The Gap fabric collection help tie the furniture and rugs into one scheme.
Browse the full Mind The Gap furniture and Mind The Gap rugs collections, or contact the team for advice on putting pieces together. You're also welcome to visit the shop in Somerset.
