If you are not very tall or have bad knees, look for a shallow seat that lets you rise out of it easily. Where possible, don't buy a sofa without first trying it out. Sit on it, lie on it, try it out the way you would use it at home. If you like napping on your sofa, make sure that the arms are the right height.
Make sure the cushions and the back are as soft or firm as you want them to be. Your sofa should coordinate with the style of the rest of your furniture. It should be one that you are comfortable with, not just aesthetically, but also how that particular style functions for you. The way the sofa functions can be determined by trying it out but look carefully at the design to prevent buying something that is completely out of place in your home.
If you want to be safe, pay close attention to how your sofa would look lined up with the rest of your furnishings. Selecting the wrong fabric for your sofa can be an expensive mistake.
Make your fabric selection based on how the sofa will be used, and where you will be placing it. Selecting the wrong color for your fabric can also be a serious mistake. It is always a good idea to bring a swatch home to look at it with all your other furnishings, wall color, and light.
Due to their flexibility and versatility, modulars can be set up in different configurations, and sometimes you can create your own combinations. From L-shapes of two- and three-seat sectional sofas with chaise lounge additions to larger U-shaped modulars, which can be expanded by adding a corner or terminal, these are sofas well worth considering.
Sofas that encourage prolonged lounging and relaxing often feature plenty of plush pillows and cushions, a wide frame and ample cushioning on broad arms.
Additionally, these kinds of sofas often come in various pieces or modular forms, which means the sofa can be transported to other homes or living spaces as separate pieces and assembled in whatever combination works.
Arm Shape Consider the style of arms you like and whether they are comfortable enough for resting your arm on, snoozing against or even perching on from time to time. Some people like square arms, others prefer rounded ones. Wide arms suit more contemporary styles, especially sofas with a low profile, but they can take up a significant amount of room. A high-backed sofa often has a narrow arm, and if the sofa is a classic style, it may boast a curvaceous scroll or a flare.
Upholstery Type If you want to keep your sofa for decades, choosing the right upholstery is as important as making sure the construction standards are high. Hard-wearing cotton and linen are winners, but when mixed with a cheap synthetic, they can often pill after a year of wear. High-quality synthetic microfiber fabrics, however, can mimic the weave and handle of most natural fabrics and are stain-resistant, making these textiles excellent choices.
They are also less likely to fade. Both luxurious and practical, genuine leather sofas can complement any home decor. If combined with quality construction, they offer years of comfort and style. Tip: Leather is a durable material and gets better with time, but it needs some care. Treat it with a high-quality conditioner once or twice a year. If your decor plan has a predominantly warm palette, choose a beige, mushroom or cream sofa.
A gray, charcoal and even white sofa will work best with a cool color palette. Punchy color should come from accessory pillows or throw rugs as these can easily be replaced when the next color trend hits. Tip: If you feel that a colorful sofa will work in your home, choose one in a color that will be easier to style as trends change over time. Choose fabrics with patterns in the weave as these tend to wear better over time. Ask the store you are buying your sofa from for a swatch to take home.
See how the fabric looks in both natural daylight and under artificial light at night. If you are looking to buy a sofa you plan to have forever, try to avoid purchasing one that features trendy weaves or big patterns, lest it fall out of your favor. Tip: A herringbone or flecked tweed incorporated into the design of a weave produces a fabric that wears well and hides any fading or scuff marks. You could even splash some food or drink onto them to see how well they clean up.
And, if you're worried about pet scratches — particularly cats — let them claw at the swatches to see how the fabric holds up. Whether you go for soft leather or a relaxed-look linen, the fabric your sofa is upholstered in will set the tone for your living room.
For everyday seating in a room you use a lot, you might prefer a hard-wearing man-made fabric with stain protection treatment. Good-quality leather is also a durable choice. Here are Which? We've summarised the key pros and cons of these and other popular sofa fabric types below.
A natural leather sofa will stretch and crease with age and regular use, softening the shape and feel. Any scuffs or marks will only add to its character. As well as being soft, leather is durable and strong; a real leather sofa will hold up well to everyday use. To clean leather, just use a slightly damp cloth.
A real leather sofa usually costs double the price of a faux leather one, but it can last up to four times as long. On the downside, leather sofas can feel chilly to touch when you first sit down in the winter and will get hot and sticky in summer. Cotton is extremely versatile, whether pure or blended. You'll get a wide range of colour and pattern options too. Wool brings texture and warmth, and is naturally soft. When it's brushed, a wool blend sofa will have a felted look and feel.
Any wool blend will naturally develop piling and bobbling, so will need a little upkeep. Cotton linen sofas tend to look casual and relaxed. They have natural creases that will soften over time. Woven fabrics are particularly durable, so they're a good choice if your sofa is likely to be clambered and bounced on regularly by children or pets.
Tough, tightly woven flat weave looks like cotton and is made by combining natural cotton with manufactured fibres to make it really hard wearing. Woven fabrics hold their shape well, so you'll often see them on sofas with a more rigid shape. Velvet is having a resurgence at the moment, so it's an on-trend choice.
It's soft to the touch and gives depth to flat colour. However velvets can develop natural lines, bruises and shading over time. Plus, velvet is uncompromising when it comes to spills. You'll need to treat it with care to keep it looking its best. Once you've ordered a few samples and narrowed down your fabrics. It's time to work out what size and shape sofa will fit and suit your space. From elegant chaises longues to practical sofa beds, sofas come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Whether you get to enjoy your sofa all to yourself, have to fight for the best spot with a large household or share it with a beloved pet, how you use it will influence the size you choose. But to get it looking just right in your room, you'll need to be realistic about the space available, too. A small sofa looks out of place in a large room, while a large sofa squashed into a tight space will feel claustrophobic.
Think about how you prefer to sit when you're relaxing. If there are two of you and you both like to have your legs up, then make sure the sofa is deep enough to accommodate you both.
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