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I'm a Home Editor and Here's the One Furniture Trend I'm Officially Done With

It’s time to un-pin your marshmallow sofas

Sydney Meister

By Sydney Meister

Published Aug 19, 2025

I’m just going to say it: The era of marshmallow furniture is officially exiting the design scene.You know the look. Soft neutral hues. Nubby bouclé textures. Sofas curved like melted meringue and chairs that resemble fancy gumdrops. They whispered Parisian chic, screamed content-ready and promised comfort. But here’s the hard truth: These pieces never really delivered. And now? We’re waking up from the aesthetic nap, neck cricked, wondering why our living rooms feel more like a showroom than a sanctuary.

Associate Editor

Sydney Meister

Associate Editor

  • Writes across all lifestyle verticals, including relationships and sex, home, finance, fashion and beauty
  • More than five years of experience in editorial, including podcast production and on-camera coverage
  • Holds a dual degree in communications and media law and policy from Indiana University, Bloomington

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