A living room sofa is one of the best pieces of furniture to invest in when working on your furniture. Because it is a major investment, you need to make the right decision to avoid mistakes that would call for a reworking or cost more money.
Your living room sofa should be an attraction in your living room and provide comfort to your guests.
Here are some buying tips you should consider before buying sofa sets from your designer.
Find out what fits for Your Space
The foremost step is measuring your living room space to find out what lounge suite or sofa set can fit in properly.
If your sofa is too large, your room will be cramped. But if it is too small, you will have unnecessary space in your living room area.
While large sectional sofas are great for many houses, three-seater and other smaller lounge suites are great for smaller apartments. Lounge suites also offer more seats and space for lounging than sofas and couches.
What Type of Sofa do you need?
When you have your space all checked out, the next thing is to go through the list of suitable sofas and find out which one suits your living room best.
You can choose between love seats, regular sofas, sectional seats, and other stylish designs you like. Traditional sofas often come with three or four cushions. You can purchase a set if a single sofa is too small for you.
Sets can either be many matching sofas or a single sofa and other matching furniture, like a chair or Ottoman. You can consider a sleeper sofa that can be used as a sofa or a bed, especially for guests.
Sectional comes in L shapes and offers plenty of living space for large families with large living room space. Loveseats often come with seats for two, and they are great for small spaces.
Inspect the Sofa or Lounge suite Frame
A strong frame assures you that your sofa will last long. Frames for sofa can be wooden, metal, or both, but steel frames and hardwood frames are the best for sofas.
Ensure that all the frames and corners have proper padding and no sharp edge to prevent injury or tears. Only opt for a metal or plastic frame if you’re financially restricted.
Choice of Upholstery
While leather is one of the most famous, durable, luxurious, and easy to maintain, you can buy synthetic or bonded leather at a cheaper cost.
Fabric sofas come in a wide range of colors that you can choose from. They also come in a mix of fiber for durability, strength, and texture. If your room is exposed to sunlight, avoid strong colors.
Sofa Color and Style
You must ensure that your sofa blends with the style of your living room and your entire home. For a contemporary home, the furniture should be modern. Do the same with classic or retro, or even vintage.
If you’re aiming for a classic living room, blend everything perfectly with a traditional piece and traditional colors like black, gray, and brown.
The great thing about these colors is that they blend with any style and scheme in your room. They are also necessary if you will be changing your living room style often.
If you want to attempt a bold design for your living room, then go after bright colors like green, yellow, or red.
