Sofa Ideas You Should Consider Having In Your Home

 

Sofas are one of the key pieces in your home. Most commonly found in the living room, you would want a piece that impresses your guests when they step into your home. As the living room is where your guests spend some of the most time in; you may want to have a sofa set or piece that makes its mark.

 

To mention, some people live in apartments or houses that needs negotiation between space and style. You may want just a sofa that fits into your tight space you call a living room. Or you may want a sofa that wows your guests. You may want to even want to have a sofa that’s both stylish and practical.

 

Here we have six sofa ideas you should really consider for your home!

 

1. Seat Comfort

Consider the comfort of your sofa. You can be someone who don’t really care about the seat comfort of your sofa, because a sofa is just a sofa. A sofa, for you, as long as it serves its purpose you are happy.

 

But you may be a picky person. You take sofa comfort seriously. If you don’t get the “right comfort” from your sofa, you can be very piqued.

 

Go for softer sofas if you like plush, enveloping comfort. Softer sofas give you a sink-in, personalised feel and provides a more relaxed look. This kind of sofa is suitable for countries with colder environment or for rainy days.

 

Choose firmer sofas if you prefer structured, and even a dash of comfortable environment. Firmer sofas provide more resistance and support if you have posture problems. It may help some with giving you a better sitting posture. If you want a tidier look, you should choose firmer sofas.

 

2. Seat Depth

Seat depths is what you decide in accordance to your height. If you are short in height, or are shorter than average, opt for shallower seats. Sofas with shallower seats gives you an upright feel. It’s a great option for those who like more back support.

 

Pick sofas with deeper seats if are someone who is taller than average. Deeper seats are for people who like to lean back at a wide angle, hence making it a sofa choice for relaxation. With deep seat sofas, once can often tuck their legs into the seat cushions.

 

3. Sofa length

 

The length of your sofa matters, as it decides how many people are able to sit on it. But with customization, you get the opportunity to determine the length and configuration of your sofa sets. L-shaped sofas tend to be able to sit more people, or at least gives you more sitting space.

 

Sofa layouts can be flexible. It doesn’t necessarily have to stay the same layout to fit just your family size. You can customize your sofa to accommodate slightly more amounts when guests come. Alternatively, you can turn your sofa into a make-shift bed. It’s all customization for your living room.

 

4. Upholstery Matters

 

 

Your choice of sofa upholstery matters as it all boils down to your living space and family’s lifestyle. There are plenty of upholstery options, to name a few.

 

For your understanding, here are the overviews of some upholstery choices:

 

Fabric:

Fabric is soft and washable. Most fabric sofas have fully removable covers to make it easier for you to clean them. This is a great option for you if you enjoy machine-washable fabrics all year round. It is available in a wide array of colours and textures.

 

Micro-fibre:

This material is stain-and water resistant. If you have young kids or pets, this will be the perfect material for your sofa. You can worry less about accidental spillage as cleaning it will be as easy as using a rag and water with detergent. There is no need for costly replacements either. Do keep in mind that micro-fibers require more vacuuming if you have a pet that is going through their seasonal sheds.

 

Leather fabrics:

Leather fabrics have the look and feel of leather, but sans the overtime cracking and peeling. This unique fabric looks exactly like leather but is durable enough for annual machine wash for a thorough clean. It’s more affordable than leather itself.

 

Genuine Italian leather:

Genuine leather has been a popular upholstery choice for ages around. Its looks are always grand and beautiful. Despite leather being a natural material, leather sofas can last you a long time with proper care and minimal maintenance. Just apply conditioner from time to time.

 

Synthetic leather:

A more durable alternative to real leather at a fraction of the price. Synthetic leather may be heat trappers in hot and humid climates but, like microfiber, it is ideal for busy families and young children. Meaning to say, if you want a sofa material with minimal maintenance, synthetic leather is an alternative choice to that.

 

5. Sofas that doubles as beds

Nearly everyone, if not all, use their sofas as beds at any point of time. In fact there are some sofas in the market that are built and customize as bed doubles. Common types of “sofa beds” are the Fold Flats, or more commonly known as “clic clacs”. Fold Flat beds gives larger sleeping areas but lack a headboard.

 

Traditional pull-out “sofa beds” often have thin mattresses, which makes sleeping for more than a night or two a bit uncomfortable. Check the dimensions of the mattresses while flat, as a big sofa does not equate a big sleeping area.

 

If you are tight with space, “sofa beds” may be a good addition to your home as it doubles as a bed and a sofa. The only downside? If you leave it in the living room, your guests may leave bacteria behind on your sleeping place.

 

6. Swivel Sofas

Swivel sofas may come across as old fashion that belongs to our parents’ and grandparents’ time, but no, it isn’t. Swivel sofas (and chairs) are now fast becoming statement pieces that people been longing to own one. They come in different shades, bright and bold, it can be wooden or have metallic finishes, and most excitingly, have that swivel!

 

Put one in your bedroom, put one in the living room, or put one in your study area. It is bound to wow your guests as the side piece works like a charm.

 

With six sofa idea, hopefully these will help you make a quicker choice in choosing your sofas.

 

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