Performance upholstery seating takes on a calmer, more considered tone with the Layla Collection from Edgecombe Furniture, designed by Stacy Garcia Design Studio. At first glance, the pieces settle easily into a residential scene. However, look a little closer, and the hospitality intent becomes clear through proportion, material choice, and finish.

Layla’s appeal comes from restraint. Gently curved arms frame each piece without excess. A tailored bench seat keeps the sofa and sleeper visually grounded, while the lounge chair balances softness with structure. Rather than overfilling the silhouette, the collection lets form do the work. The chenille upholstery reads plush and matte, offering a velvet-like hand, yet it stands up to real use. As a result, this performance upholstery seating feels inviting without calling attention to its durability.

What makes the collection especially useful for commercial designers is its quiet adaptability. The sofa, sleeper, loveseat, and chair transition easily between boutique hotel suites, multifamily lounges, and refined office reception areas. In these settings, comfort sets the tone, but longevity carries equal weight. Meanwhile, the warm neutral palette—sienna, fog, and truffle—layers naturally with wood floors, soft rugs, and restrained accessories.

There’s also a familiarity to the way these pieces sit in a room. They echo the kind of easygoing polish found in lounge seating with a playful edge, where softness and durability work together rather than compete. Because of that balance, the collection supports the space instead of dominating it.

Ultimately, Layla focuses less on statements and more on staying power. Comfort holds up over time. Design resists dating. And performance upholstery seating proves it understands how shared spaces are actually lived in.

Images Courtesy of Edgecombe Furniture and Stacy Garcia Design Studio