Do You Need a New Modern Sofa
How to choose a new sofa?
written by : Liliana
If you have doubts when buying a new sofa, we offer you the best tricks to help you succeed.
The first thing is to think about what you need and go from there.
There are a few things that designers recommend that you should consider before you start shopping for any model.
For every living room, there is an ideal sofa that fits like a glove: you just have to apply these tricks to find it!
THINK ABOUT SIZE
Yes, size does matter. And a lot of it. Especially when you want to install a four-seater sofa
and a chaise longue in a small apartment.
Before you make a random purchase, measure your living room to find
out exactly how much space you have.
If you have a complicated room, with many columns or a radiator in between,
keep in mind that these elements are limiting and will ultimately reduce the range of sofas to buy,
as they act as obstacles.
STYLE AND SHAPE
If you don’t know which style or type of sofa to buy, choose one whose design is timeless: even if time passes,
the sofa will not go out of style and will stay with you for a long time.
However, if there is a very distinct decorative style in your home, go through the ones that suit you best,
discard the ones you like less and then decide among the finalists based on practicality: whether it is washable or not,
whether it can be removed or not…
If you still can not decide , you should know that there are many brands that make sofas to order.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOFA BASED ON FUNCTION
Think about what you need from a new sofa
and write it down: there are people who would need their new sofa to have a chest with storage space.
Others, on the other hand, are looking for a large sofa bed because they often have guests.
Either way, you need to think about what you would like to get from that sofa and don’t forget on that even
if the search gets complicated. There are very nice sofas at a good price, but you have to be picky about it.
COMFORT IS NECESSARY
What is the most basic feature a couch should have? Without a doubt, comfort.
An uncomfortable sofa is a useless piece, because it does not fulfill its main function.
All sofas, regardless of their shape, size or style, share this characteristic.
When choosing a sofa, evaluate its depth and the height of the backrest in order to know
whether they affect the sitting position or not.
The seats should have enough space to recline comfortably – although if you want more,
get a lounge chair.
Also check which cushions and frame strength you like best: every sofa is different!
HOW TO CHOOSE A NEW SOFA - COVERS
Sofa covers are more important than you think.
Covers can give an original touch to the sofa,
while acting as a protective layer.
There are removable covers – ideal for families with children or pets – and washable covers.
As you can see, it is worth investing a little more
money in a sofa cover that protects it and extends the life of the furniture.
