Among the main considerations when one designs a home is long-term usability and durability. Besides how long everything will last on a material level, there’s also the issue of how our furniture will hold up as our needs change. How can things be shifted if a parent moves in? What happens if a kid or pet comes into the picture?
Typically, one considers these questions by thinking about each piece of furniture, one by one. Australian furniture brand King Living has further dissected things with its Aura Sofa, which provides for near-endless adaptability with a modular design.
The new sofa follows the launch of King Living’s Aura Island range in 2023, which takes inspiration from the form of floating islands. It joins a series of indoor and outdoor sofas, as well as occasional chairs.
King Living’s founder, David King, says the collection began with “an exploration of sculptural form”. Extending those aesthetic codes, the Aura Sofa features smooth curved lines with a low profile.
That roundedness makes it a good choice for those looking to maximise a small space; whereas a blockier, more imposing piece might break up a room into distinct segments, the Aura Sofa’s shape allows for better visual flow.
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Of course, that’s not to say the Aura Sofa wouldn’t fit in a larger home. On the contrary, its minimal yet inviting silhouette can add to a sense of openness and expansiveness while keeping things cosy. Its modularity also ensures that there’ll be enough seating for larger groups, whether it’s a big party or a growing family.
Setting the Aura Sofa apart from its predecessors is its modularity. The Aura Sofa can be arranged and configured as desired, offering customisability for homes of all shapes and sizes. Centre, end and chaise modules can be added for a potentially infinite number of combinations.
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“Today, living space is both a luxury and a constraint,” King notes. “Aura is our response: a purposeful design that proves when intention and fluidity converge, the result can feel both expansive and refined.”
With the Aura Sofa, homeowners can also have their homes grow alongside them, he adds. “Now, we’ve brought modularity into [the Aura collection’s] design language, giving the freedom to reimagine your space with a modular design made for flexibility.”
Adding to the Aura Sofa’s customisability is its upholstery. The covers for each module can be made to order, with a wide array of materials — from linens to leathers — available, along with a similarly extensive range of colours.
Among the fabric options is Everleigh, made with 100% recycled polyester; there’s also the soft and textural Bowen, a lightweight, breathable boucle that combines Australian wool with a light blend of cotton and acrylic for durability.
Similar to King Living’s other sofas, the Aura Sofa is crafted with the brand’s signature steel frame. Engineered with durability and sustainability in mind, each frame is made with high-grade galvanised steel and comes with a 25-year warranty.
The Aura Sofa also includes extra-high pocket springs and the King Postureflex steel suspension system, inspired by the suspension systems found in high-end cars. All of these are aimed at providing long-lasting ergonomic support.
Modern problems require modern solutions, they say. Where sofas were once thought of as a monolithic piece in one’s living room, the Aura Sofa provides a different, more granular perspective on how we can approach interior design. Without compromising aesthetics or comfort, its design makes adaptability and long-term planning as easy as adding or removing a module.
