Sofas – Designed for life

How to choose the perfect sofa? Living room is one of the central places in our home. This is where the family gathers, where we offer our guests a seat, and here we lay down if we want a little relaxation. In addition, a sofa is already a serious investment and we do not plan on it for a year or two. That is why it is very important to make the right decisions. In the article below, we want to give a little help to those who are still embarrassed by the abundance or just don’t know how to start the sofa shopping.

 

The first questions

Entering a showroom, many impressions reach us visually. Lots of colors and shapes. There are models that steal our hearts at first glance and there are things that we exclude immediately. That’s absolutely fine! However, regardless of the visual experience, let’s try as many models as possible to determine which comfort will be the most ideal for our needs – let’s take into account our age and health characteristics. Based on the first two aspects – visual and comfort experience – we can narrow down the otherwise endless possibilities to the few models that have “passed the exam” on both tests. And let’s try to find out as much information as possible about these models: in what sizes and layouts, with what upholstery, in what colors can be ordered, what is the filling material of the pillows, etc.

 

Function and design

Once we’ve narrowed down the range of candidates, think about exactly what environment we’re going to use the sofa: with kids and pets, the function can certainly override the beautiful design. For example, this is true for comfort – if kids are going to bounce, tumble on it, a softer sofa with a larger seating depth may be the ideal one; and also for upholstery – if we have pets, make sure to choose an easy-to-clean, densely woven upholstery that they can’t ruin with their nails. Of course, as many people as there are aspects. Therefore, it is worth thinking about our preferences before starting.

 

Neither big nor small – just the right one!

Obviously everyone wants to take advantage of the space, yet it is very important to pay attention that an oversized sofa will push all the other furniture in the apartment to death. Before leaving, it is worth measuring everything in the room where the furniture is intended: for example, how big is the room from wall to wall, what is the ceiling height, if there is a door in what direction and how much it opens, where are the sockets, where do the luminaires go. This is also important because in showrooms with large interiors, our eye size can easily deceive us.

It is also worth browsing through the modular sofa collections, as the biggest advantage of these is that they can be freely shaped in both size and layout. In addition, we also have the opportunity to combine different colors and materials within the sofa, which can create an elegant or playful atmosphere.

 

Upholstery – spoilt for choice

What should the upholstery look like? Fabric? Wool? Velvet? Leather? It doesn’t seem like a difficult question, as most of us have a clear answer to this in terms of practicality or convenience. What should not be forgotten, however, is to choose upholstery that goes well with other home textiles found in the apartment. It is very important that the textures and colors create the right harmony, so we recommend that take the samples of the already selected materials with you when you select the furniture upholstery. In addition, it is worth examining the properties of textiles: abrasion resistance, color retention, pilling and cleanability are all important factors in the durability of a sofa.

 

The seduction of fashion

Fashion trends are worth watching, but they should not be allowed at all costs. There are always colors and shapes that are uplifting, but in a few years these trends will fade. Just because mustard yellow is trendy this year may not be a good choice for the sofa. If you still want to keep up with the latest in home decor trends, do so with the help of accessories. The main goal is to create an interior that is in line with our personality, timeless, durable and functionally satisfying our needs. Let’s strive for harmony – and remember: less is more!

 

Price and quality

The price of a product reveals a lot, but not everything. Since this is a piece of furniture that we choose for many years, it may be worthwhile to put in a more serious amount so as not to have to compromise on price once we have found the perfect model. If we think through the aspects mentioned so far and already have the necessary information about the given products, it is much easier to determine the best quality/price ratio for us.

 

About the accessories

Accessories in home decor are just like spices in food. They give the home character, create atmosphere and harmony. The accessories help keep our home fresh, easy to change, and adapt well to our ever-changing and evolving style. For a natural, neutral-colored sofa, feel free to choose more exciting colors and shapes from pillows, blankets, vases or smaller accessories. You have the opportunity to play with different colors and materials. As our style and trends change, we can easily replace them, so we can change the mood of the whole room – and of course it doesn’t cost as much as replacing the sofa itself.

 

So, it is worth taking the time and energy to select the right piece that is perfectly fit to our personality, needs and will serve our comfort in the long run. If you still feel insecure, you may want to seek expert help to make sure the end result will filled with satisfaction.