I grew up with leather sofas in my parents’ home, so to me, a nice leather couch has always felt like the epitome of comfort ...

Art director Mary Kenny transformed her 600-square-foot apartment in L.A. with budget-friendly DIY projects and thrift store ...

But a couch typically “occupies prime real estate ... India — says that contrasting shades and styles add depth to a room. In her own apartment, she has lilac, green and brown cushions ...