Beyond the Sofa: How Spanish Upholstery Is Shaping Contemporary Living

Comfort has become one of the defining values of contemporary interior design. But today, comfort is also about choice: how we sit, relax, work, socialise or simply switch off. As the living room takes on an increasing number of roles — a place to work, relax, entertain, watch a film or join a video call — upholstered furniture has to respond to a more fluid way of living. Sofas and armchairs are no longer simply pieces to arrange around a room; they help determine how that room works.

This shift is opening the door to a new generation of Spanish upholstery, where functionality, adaptability, and personal comfort matter as much as appearance. From sofas and armchairs that extend the space when it is time to relax to modular designs that can change with the needs of a project, the latest collections put versatility at the heart of everyday living. At Feria Hábitat València 2026, ACOMODEL, FAMA and MisterWils will present three distinctive approaches to contemporary comfort, showing how upholstery can respond intelligently to the changing ways we live.

ACOMODEL | ZARELLA Sofa | More Space When You Need It

Contemporary furniture is increasingly expected to do more, particularly in living spaces where every square metre may need to serve several purposes. ZARELLA by ACOMODEL responds with a combination of adaptability, functionality and considered design. Its Plus sliding system lets the seats move forward, transforming the sofa into a chaise longue and creating a generous 2 × 1.30 metre surface for stretching out and relaxing.

Functionality continues through the integrated storage. Each module incorporates useful storage space, while one compartment can accommodate the sofa’s hidden bed cover, keeping everyday essentials neatly out of sight. The pillow-style armrests also slide independently from the seat, allowing the position to be adjusted according to how the sofa is being used.

Rather than adding mechanisms for their own sake, ZARELLA integrates them into the design to give the user greater freedom — a practical response to the increasingly multifunctional nature of contemporary living.

FAMA | BLOOM Sofa | Modular Comfort, Made Personal

If flexibility is changing how sofas function, modularity is also changing how they are designed. BLOOM by Cris de la Rosa for FAMA combines clean lines with generous, softly rounded forms, creating a contemporary sofa with a relaxed character that can adapt to very different interiors.

Its modular construction allows configurations to be expanded, reduced or rearranged according to the space, while different backrest solutions introduce further possibilities in both comfort and appearance. The result is a sofa that does not impose a single way of sitting or organising a room.

Instead, Bloom gives designers and users greater freedom to create a configuration that works for the project — and to change it as needs evolve. It is a considered approach to longevity, where lasting comfort and design flexibility go hand in hand.

MISTERWILS | A Warmer Take on Contemporary Interiors

MisterWils approaches contemporary interiors through a warmer, more tactile language, combining natural materials, organic textures and a palette inspired by nature. Wood — from elm, oak and beech to teak — is combined with natural fibres, cane and rope to create pieces with a sense of lightness and understated craftsmanship. The result is a versatile collection suited to residential, hospitality, restaurant and workplace settings.

Personalisation is an important part of the approach, with a wide choice of finishes, fabrics, woods and configurations giving architects and interior designers the freedom to adapt pieces to the character of each project. A new range of textiles in tones such as sand, stone, linen, toffee and Sahara adds another layer of warmth and provides a softer, more atmospheric palette.

Among the collection, the SWAM armchair distils this philosophy into a particularly inviting piece. Designed by MisterWils, it combines a clean, Scandinavian-inspired structure in solid teak with generous upholstered cushions that bring comfort to its simple silhouette. The 15 cm-thick cushions make it equally suited to reading, relaxing or conversation, while its natural finish allows the piece to sit naturally within Nordic, Mediterranean or more rustic interiors.

Designed for indoor and covered spaces, SWAM measures 65 × 70 × 67 cm, with a seat height of 39 cm.

A More Responsive Approach to Comfort

ACOMODEL, FAMA and MisterWils approach contemporary comfort from different directions. ZARELLA makes adaptability and functionality part of the sofa itself, BLOOM  uses modularity to give users greater freedom, while MisterWils brings warmth, natural materials and personalisation into the equation. Together, they reflect a broader shift in Spanish furniture design: towards pieces that are not simply designed to fill a room, but to respond to the changing ways we live, work, relax and connect.

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