How to Decorate With a Chenille Sofa at a Lake House

Place the back of the sofa against one of the main walls of the living room in an area where it still has a clear view of the outdoors.

Hang a large mirror on the wall above the sofa. The mirror will reflect the natural light coming in through the windows along with the view of nature. Choose a mirror with a shabby-chic or vintage frame to evoke the rustic, summery feel the lake house evokes.

Add throw pillows to the chenille couch in a contrasting color that still complements the shade of the couch. Look for pillows with vintage or nautical patterns to enhance the quaint feeling of the surroundings. Since your couch is so comfortable, you can get away with pillows that aren't as comfortable but give you a high decorative value.

Place a soft, upholstered armchair or wing-back chair in a color that matches the throw pillows beside the couch to offer more seating. Add a throw pillow to the chair that matches the color of your chenille couch. This way, you support the color scheme of the room but everything does not look overly matched.

Place a creative coffee table in front of the chenille couch, such as a vintage trunk, a stack of vintage suitcases or vintage wooden crates. This will contrast with the luxurious quality of the chenille couch and evoke the rustic, country quality of the lake house.

Add simple accessories to the room that evoke the lake nearby but that gently contrast the opulent quality of the chenille sofa. For example, hang a wooden canoe paddle on the wall and place bowls of rocks from the lakeshore around the room.