Buying A Sofa

Whether you want to catch a nap, watch a movie or just cuddle up with the recent bestseller, the sofa in maximum cases happens to be the favorite place of the members in a family. A sofa is, therefore, an important piece of furniture in one’s home and once bought will normally stay with you at least for half a decade or so. As such, it is pertinent that you carefully choose a good sofa when buying one. This article gives you tips on buying a good sofa! Read on.

 

The sofa should always complement the style of your home décor. Incase you have a very traditional looking house, then go for a sofa having traditional lines. One with rolled arms, contoured back, skirting or tufted cushions. Modern sofas have cleaner lines with a less adorned look. This is the foremost aspect to keep in mind while purchasing a sofa.  

 

Keep in mind the area of the room for which you are to buy a sofa. This will help you decide what length, breath and depth of sofa will look good / suit that room. Remember that at least three feet of circulation space should be there on each side of the sofa for the traffic to pass. Incase you are planning to spend a lot of time on the sofa, then get the length that fits the purpose with ease.  

 

The furniture comes in basically two types as far as just the back of the sofa is concerned. One is with a tight back, in which the upholstery is tapered to the contours of the sofa’s back. Another type has a pillow back that consists of detachable cushions / pillows along the rear. The latter is normally regarded as being more comfy and inviting, but then you have to be extra careful with the fluffing.