Loads of throw pillows
When you wanted to create a cozy and welcoming living room, it was generally considered a fashionable idea to squash as many throw cushions onto a sofa as you could, using them to add color and interest to the room as well as squish-factor.
The thing is that it was always a pain to relax on the sofa stuffed with cushions. You had to move half of them out of the way before there was even enough room for you to sit down, and then it wasn’t at all comfortable. A few pillows which pick out some of the colors of the room are a much better idea to make your space feel modern and your guests feel welcomed.