How to choose a sofa

Choosing the new sofa is one of the most important moments for those who are furnishing their home or simply want to redo the look of their living room. There are many aspects to consider, such as the shape, color and type of fabric.

The choice of the new sofa is one of the most important moments for those who are decorating the house or just want to redo the look of your living room. There are many aspects to consider, such as the shape, color and type of fabric. Here are some tips on how to choose the perfect sofa and get a cozy and balanced environment.

How to choose a new sofa: How will it be used?

The first thing to think about when buying a new sofa is its function: do we want the classic sofa to watch TV, which will be assaulted daily by all members of the family, or a more elegant and valuable solution? Or maybe a practical sofa bed, which can also be used when visiting relatives and visiting friends for a few days?

Depending on your needs, the choice changes: this is why it is important never to lose sight of the intended use of your sofa.

A comfortable and beautiful piece of furniture

The next step is to imagine the new sofa inside the room: this means assessing its size and its positioning.

For example, if you have a particularly large living room, you can think of a sofa of generous proportions, to be placed in the middle of the room. A corner turn or a peninsula will be perfect to ensure plenty of seating and relaxation for the whole family.

In a living room of normal size, on the other hand, a classic two or three-seater sofa will be perfect , to be placed in front of or next to an equipped wall.

The mini sofas are very versatile, compact in size and often imaginative in colors and shapes: a practical and economical solution, to complete the furniture in a dining room or to enhance the bare corners of the house.

The choice of the coating

Choosing the right coating is essential. The luxury of leather and the most elegant styles, like that of a Chester sofa, must often come to terms with the use made of it.

If there are children at home or simply want to create a living area to be lived 24 hours a day, it is better to choose a more practical material, such as a natural or synthetic fabric.

It is very important that the fabric is easily washable: how many times do you accidentally spill a drink on the sofa? It would be a real pity if the stain didn’t come away! Better a removable fabric or in any case a stain-resistant fabric, orange-proof and chips.

In this regard, it is advisable to seek advice directly from the seller, at the time of purchase, on which product is the best to use for cleaning and maintenance of the surface.

And, in any case, a very practical solution to safeguard the beauty of your sofa is represented by the sofa covers, now available in many variations, sizes and shapes: colored, angular, with elastic or without.

Solid or patterned? How to choose the color

The color of the new sofa must be chosen keeping in mind, which are the predominant integers in the room in which it will be placed. In addition to the color of the walls, the type of furniture must also be evaluated.

For example, if there are classic style wooden furniture in the living room, colors that are too bright should be avoided, but you can still create a nice color contrast using white or cream.

In an apartment in shabby-chic style, patterns with wide bands in light yellow and red tones will be perfect, while the most trendy choice for a modern style is dove gray, to be dotted with red and purple cushions.

Comfort and relaxation, but also solidity

The sofas are made to last, and for this reason we cannot overlook the most important element of all, even if it is what we never see: its structure. Needless to say, a solid wood will guarantee a longer life, compared to the cheaper chipboard.

If it is a sofa bed, then, it is important to evaluate the comfort and strength of the net, which in the most sought-after models is usually made with slats of fine woods, such as beech.

With these short but practical tips, finding the right sofa will be a little easier: good choice!