Check These 10 Things Before Buying a Sofa
Keep this considerations in mind when shopping and be assured you've made the right decision
Sofas are a big commitment – both literally and figuratively. On the figurative side, they’re expensive, and they need to last for a long time. And literally, well, they’re big. They take up a lot of space in a room and often anchor a decorating scheme.
As a result, choosing the right sofa for your home and your lifestyle is a serious matter. When buying a new sofa, here are some things to keep in line:
As a result, choosing the right sofa for your home and your lifestyle is a serious matter. When buying a new sofa, here are some things to keep in line:
2. Size
Size is a major consideration when buying a sofa. It needs to fit in your space – it shouldn’t overwhelm or underwhelm. Loveseats, like this one, are usually between 60 and 78 inches wide…
Size is a major consideration when buying a sofa. It needs to fit in your space – it shouldn’t overwhelm or underwhelm. Loveseats, like this one, are usually between 60 and 78 inches wide…
3. Shape
The lines of a sofa are an important element of the overall look. The shape of this sofa is undeniably feminine and traditional.
The lines of a sofa are an important element of the overall look. The shape of this sofa is undeniably feminine and traditional.
4. Comfort
It’s easy to get caught up in how a sofa looks – but don’t forget that a good sofa is comfortable, too.
It’s easy to get caught up in how a sofa looks – but don’t forget that a good sofa is comfortable, too.
5. Cushion appearance
Overstuffed cushions look casual and comfortable, while tailored cushions look sophisticated. This sofa has a great mix of tailored bottom cushions and loose top pillows…
Wondering how to choose the right sofa cushion?
Overstuffed cushions look casual and comfortable, while tailored cushions look sophisticated. This sofa has a great mix of tailored bottom cushions and loose top pillows…
Wondering how to choose the right sofa cushion?
and this extremely tailored sofa is super stylish.
6. Legs
You don’t have to see a sofa’s legs, but if you do, the style and material of the legs adds to the overall look of the piece. Steel? Modern. Ornate wood? Traditional. And so on.
You don’t have to see a sofa’s legs, but if you do, the style and material of the legs adds to the overall look of the piece. Steel? Modern. Ornate wood? Traditional. And so on.
7. Arm style
Sofa’s styles are heavily influenced by their arms. This sofa’s rolled arms add a feminine Art Deco element to a sofa that would look much more masculine and modern with straight arms.
Take a look at these 9 timeless sofa styles
Sofa’s styles are heavily influenced by their arms. This sofa’s rolled arms add a feminine Art Deco element to a sofa that would look much more masculine and modern with straight arms.
Take a look at these 9 timeless sofa styles
8. Frame
A solid frame is an essential element of a good sofa. You don’t want it to crumple under you! Sit and move around on the sofa before buying it – you’ll get a feel for the construction and how well it will hold up.
A solid frame is an essential element of a good sofa. You don’t want it to crumple under you! Sit and move around on the sofa before buying it – you’ll get a feel for the construction and how well it will hold up.
9. Fabric
Lifestyle is an important consideration when deciding on a sofa fabric. Sensuous fabrics like silk and velvet are perfect for grown-up, sophisticated spaces…
Find out which sofa upholstery is right for you
Lifestyle is an important consideration when deciding on a sofa fabric. Sensuous fabrics like silk and velvet are perfect for grown-up, sophisticated spaces…
Find out which sofa upholstery is right for you
while easy-to-clean fabrics like leather, or stain-guarded twill, are ideal for rooms for kids (or spills). Leather is especially easy to maintain (it’s withstood my toddler’s wrath!).
10. Pattern
As with colour, some people shy away from patterned sofas, but they can look great, either in a room designed to look busy…
Read more:
The Essential Sofa Buying Guide
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As with colour, some people shy away from patterned sofas, but they can look great, either in a room designed to look busy…
Read more:
The Essential Sofa Buying Guide
Tell us:
Do you keep certain points in mind before buying furniture? Share them with us in the Comments below.
It’s tempting to go neutral when buying a sofa, so the piece works in a variety of different spaces. That makes sense. But if you love colour, don’t be afraid of it – a sofa can be a statement piece and colour makes it exciting.
Check out these timeless sofa and wall colour combinations