7 tips for choosing the right sofa
2/22/2020
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| 7 tips for choosing the right sofa |
Choosing a sofa is not easy. Should comfort be favored over design? Opt for leather or fabric? A few days before the start of the winter sales, we take stock of the right questions to ask.
Not easy to choose, as the possibilities are endless in terms of the sofa. Think you know what you want? It's a safe bet that once in the store, the different models will make you lose your mind. The size, the shape, but also the options of customization of materials and colors make the choice difficult. To save time, start by asking yourself the right questions.
Buy in-store rather than online
A sofa can be lived, you will spend hours on it. It is imperative to be able to try it, sit in it, touch its covering. The concept of comfort is relative to everyone. If you decide to go online shopping, head to the brand's showroom to familiarize yourself with the products.
Study your needs
Leather or fabric? It's a question of budget and lifestyle too. A leather model will be more resistant. Spilled coffee? A sponge will be enough to erase this awkwardness on treated leather, while on a white linen cover, it may be more complicated ... Do you live with children, with pets, or both? The sofa will be used more than if you are alone or in a couple. In the same way, study the space you have, the sofa should be neither too large nor too small. Think of modular models, they can evolve over time if you opt for a larger apartment.
Favor comfort over design
"The more a sofa is lowered, the longer its seat, the more it will appear slender and minimalist," notes Jean-Guy Testut, collection director for the sofas and seat section at Roche Bobois. "But for it to be comfortable, you have to be able to lay your head on it, which is not the case with low backrests," added the specialist. How to reconcile the two? "By focusing on models with a retractable headrest or models with two positions, which will allow you to obtain the comfort of a lounge chair."
Think about the use of a sofa bed
Obviously, like anything that is two-in-one, the sofa bed will be less comfortable than a sofa or a single bed. "There have been major improvements in recent years, there are now models with mattresses of 16-17 cm", tempers Jean-Guy Testut. For daily use, choose a very thick mattress, for occasional sleeping use, you may be less demanding.
n fabric, opt for the removable cover
"Certainly more expensive to buy, because they require the first layer of fabric under the cover, but much easier to maintain," says the furniture professional. Undressing your sofa will allow you to wash your envelope or replace it if necessary. In short, it will go through time more easily. On the color side, neutral shades have the advantage of being timeless and of easily marrying with other elements. Nevertheless, a flashy model or a strong print will bring a good dose of personality to your interior, it all depends on your temperament.
Visualize its future environment
The sofa is the centerpiece of the living room, the one on which we sit to watch TV, have tea with friends, or an aperitif with neighbors, check our emails on our computer… We spend a lot of time there, and he will determine the objects around: the coffee table, the pedestal table, the lamp. Take into account the rest of the decor, or choose a new decor to create around this flagship element of the show.
Pimp it!
Is the sofa chosen? Make way for accessories! Some cushions and a blanket to curl up on long winter evenings. Note that models with an unattached cushion are already very soft and will require fewer booster cushions.