Decorating your apartment in your own way is undoubtedly a pleasant activity, but it poses many challenges for us.
The choice of sofas or other furniture for the living room is huge and we have to think about what exactly we need.
It is worth remembering a few basic criteria so that the furniture best suits our needs.
So, what should you pay attention to when choosing a sofa? Recommendations were shared by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" in the field of design and interior Yulia Tychino .
If we are faced with choosing a sofa for the living room, it is worth sitting down and thinking about what requirements it should meet. There are several questions that we can answer ourselves, thanks to which it will be easy for us to make the right choice of the ideal sofa when visiting the store.
What kind of sofa is suitable for the living room
This is the main question we need to answer. Will the sofa be used only for us to sit in front of the TV, will it be used for sleeping every day or only on special occasions for guests?
In a large house we can afford a non-folding sofa used only for sitting, in small apartments the best solution would be a sofa with a large drawer for bedding or other things. If we have children and/or pets, pay attention to the ease of cleaning and durability of the material.
Large pillows give the impression of softness and comfort, but they can be dangerous for small children (they can fall with them).
The best solution is a sofa with as few moving parts as possible. There are many types of upholstery. Sometimes it is worth choosing the best ones so that they serve us longer. They usually get dirty less, are more resistant to damage, and if they get dirty, they are easier to clean.
We will sleep more comfortably on a soft material, and a rougher one will be easier to keep clean if, for example, our pet loses hair. The color of the upholstery is important not only because it matches the interior. On a light one, stains may remain, and on a too dark sofa, we will see every white hair of our dog or cat.
What to look for when buying a sofa
If we have already decided what kind of sofa we are looking for, it is worth going to a furniture store and testing several models. It is worth sitting on the chosen sofa to check whether it will be comfortable enough for us.
Spring sofas are quite durable, they are usually more durable and deform less. Foam couches are ideal for our bodies. The height of the headrest is also important - if you plan to spend a lot of time on it, a high headrest will allow you to lie comfortably.
An additional advantage can be wide armrests or a pull-out footrest – modern sofas also offer such solutions. As you can see, it is enough to answer a few questions that will help us choose the perfect sofa for the living room.
This is worth considering carefully, because the living room is usually the heart of the house, where we spend most of our time. A well-chosen and comfortable sofa will be a great place for family members or guests to meet.
