Selecting a sofa is one of the most important decisions you can make when furnishing your home! If you think about it – so much of our home life is centered around this one important piece of furniture, the mighty sofa! Whether you are entertaining family and friends, snuggled up watching TV, playing with the kids, relaxing after work of course, more importantly, taking well deserved weekend naps!
It can be overwhelming and exhausting navigating your way through the many, many options and variable sofas available in the market today. However, before It gets too much I urge you to stop. Take a breath and ask yourself what you need from a sofa and how it will enhance your day-to-day-life. We have put together a few “must have” steps to be mindful of to save you a lot of time, energy and perhaps an extra grey hair or two – you may even have some fun doing it!!
Does It Fit Into Your Lifestyle?
If you have a larger family, a sectional sofa, like our beautiful sofas may be the right choice as you can design and add more sectional pieces to it as your family grows. If you have pets or small children you may want to opt for a stain- resistant, high performance fabric upholstery like our most popular If its relaxation, luxury and comfort at the top of the list, you may want to consider the style of the of the sofa, the fabric, the filling that it is made from. Our Stunning Emma Sofa ticks all the boxes.
Decide On The Sofa Orientation
The orientation of the sofa and choosing the right space to accommodate it. This may be somewhat confusing for some buyers and can be easily overlooked.Will you be placing the sofa against a wall or will it be displayed in the center of a room where its back will be exposed? If you are looking for a sectional, where do you want the corner piece to be, pay particular attention to where the chaise is placed, like our Rotterdam Sofa on the right or left hand side? It may seem odd to place emphasis on this however knowing these details will help to eliminate any options that don’t fit within your desired requirements and aesthetic.
Measure, then Measure Again. For Good Measure … Please!
This has to be the most important part of the decision process which can easily be overlooked. Rule of thumb, you can never measure enough times! This is where mistakes happen, so to be sure you know the exact dimensions of your room, the space you want to sofa to be and of course the sofa itself. Always include, when measuring: height, length, width and depth (when applicable) this will ensure that the sofa looks perfectly proportionate to the size of the room and ensures you don’t get disheartened by choosing the wrong sofa for your home.
*Pro tip- measure your doorway and hallways to make sure it can fit through tight spaces!*
Choose a Style That Suits Your Home
Of course, you must choose a sofa that is in- keeping with existing furniture of the living space or the desired aesthetic of the room. If you already have existing furniture that has a more traditional flair we suggest styling your sofa with that in mind. The same principle applies if the aesthetic is more contemporary, a modern sofa would be more fitting. If you are starting from scratch, you can have some fun and base your entire aesthetic around your sofa. Like our Celine Sofas . All in all, always base your design on comfort level, you can still mix and match between styles, just as long as the end result creates a cohesive, appealing statement.
Be Selective with Upholstery Fabric and Colour
Choosing the right fabric, colour for your lifestyle is vital. If you have pets and or children opt for a fabric that can withstand a lot of play time and dirty paws. It is also important to make sure you research the cleaning codes of the fabric and its upkeep, especially if it is pure organic cotton, linen and or boucle fabric. Like our Camille Taupe Sofa or Christina Sofa
When it comes to the colour, there are so many routes you can take here from a bright statement, to a detailed pattern or a reliable neutral like Estelle Pink Sofa. There really is no wrong or right with what kind of palette you select just as long as it is something you know you will love (and not get tired of) for years to come.
Test The Seat Cushions
Lastly, do not rely on the aesthetic only, you must try the seat cushions – treat this tip as a firm rule and have an idea as to what level of comfort you are looking for as seat cushions come in many different shapes and sizes. If you are shopping for a luxurious, ultimate comfort piece then you must invest in a sustainable, ethical goose and or duck down filling, our Jade Sofa the feeling is like no other, it gives you the “sink – right – in – and – let -your – body – fully – relax – and – be – one- with – the – couch kind of feel, or if you are looking for a more livable comfort piece, you will want to look for more of a comfy, soft-but- firm feel. But, if you are shopping for a formal sitting area, you may want to go with a firm, structured cushion that keeps it shape.