Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The consensus: Personality pieces are in. We're trading Millennial minimalism and cold, mid-century frames for fresh patterns and ...

It’s often said that fashion trends influence home trends, and as maximalism reigns supreme on the runways, it’s making its way into homes in the form of patterns and prints on upholstered furniture.

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.