Restful But Interesting

Oversized, cozy accent chairs complemented by a sculptural coffee table, a geometric rug, and considered lighting define the Restful But Interesting look — a collection in collaboration with Sarah Sherman Samuel that combines genuine comfort with design intelligence. The tension of the name is its point: restful in the quality of the seating and the ease of the overall arrangement, interesting in the specificity of each piece and the way they relate to one another. Nothing here is merely serviceable.

What does the Restful But Interesting look include?

The collection centers on substantial accent seating — oversized chairs with real upholstered comfort and interesting form — arranged around a sculptural coffee or cocktail table. A geometric rug in complementary tones grounds the grouping and introduces pattern at the floor. Side tables and accent lighting in organic or sculptural forms add material interest at a smaller scale. The overall palette is warm and restrained: the collection earns its interest through form and texture rather than through bold color choices.

Who is Sarah Sherman Samuel and what is her design aesthetic?

Sarah Sherman Samuel is a Los Angeles-based interior designer and creative known for interiors that are playful, layered, and deeply specific — rooms where every piece feels personally chosen rather than generically assembled. Her work frequently features unexpected pattern combinations, sculptural furniture, and a warm-meets-graphic color sensibility that has made her one of the most recognized voices in contemporary American interior design. The Lulu and Georgia collaboration brings her aesthetic to a curated edit of furniture, lighting, rugs, and décor available to shop as a complete look.

How do I style a seating area around oversized accent chairs?

Oversized accent chairs work best in pairs — a single large chair can read as an isolated piece rather than a deliberate arrangement. Angle them slightly toward each other or toward a shared focal point (a fireplace, a view, or a coffee table) to create a conversational relationship between the pieces. A rug sized to accommodate both chairs and the coffee table unifies the grouping. Keep the scale of surrounding pieces consistent: a very small side table next to an oversized chair looks like a mistake rather than a contrast.

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