How To Choose A Sofa Set?

Are you buying a new sofa set? This is likely to be a considerably high investment, therefore it’s not advisable to make a mistake. What should be considered and what should be avoided?

Measure everything carefully

Before you even go shopping, physically or online, you should measure your living room carefully. And when we say carefully, we mean very carefully. There is nothing worse than buying a sofa set for tens of thousands of crowns only to find out it’s too big.

In the store, we often downplay the size of sofa set set saying “It’ll fit somehow“. But very often the opposite is true. In addition to checking the actual floor area where the sofa or a set can be put, you also have to consider other aspects:

• Will a sofa that’s too big look visually inappropriate?
• Can I get to the window or socket over the sofa?
• Will there be room for a coffee table?
• Will the oversized sofa be too close to the TV?
• Can we pass through the hall and corridor with a large sofa?

Conversely, if you are a large family, avoid sofa sets that are too small. Ideally, a minimum of three or four people should fit comfortably on the sofa.

Are you counting on design or practicality?

There are countless sofa set options. While those that we can call designer, or even luxurious, only usually fulfil one purpose – i.e., sitting, at most lying down – there are sofa sets that fulfil more than one purpose. For example, we are referring to folding seats, which you can use to relax for a while. They can be spread out into a full-sized double bed, where the bed can be used for a visitor to sleep on.

Sofa sets with storage space are another common option. These are especially useful in small apartments so you can store items in the sofa that aren’t used as often – for example, some seasonal sports equipment or seasonal clothes.

Leather or fabric?

Leather seating is a luxury symbol, so if you’re looking for the best, you may will go in this direction. However, this certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t choose a sofa set from the luxury category with a fabric covering. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a lower price range, a fabric sofa is an obvious choice.

Fabric upholstery can only be recommended for everyday use. It’s warmer and cosier. There are also many more options in terms of colours, patterns, and also overall processing. In this respect, leather seating is certainly more limited. You might find that Slipcovered Sofas are a perfect choice if you do go for fabric. There is a wide range that will suit many people’s aesthetics, so the only issue would be deciding which one you want.

Fabric upholstery can only be recommended for everyday use. It’s warmer and cosier. There are also many more options in terms of colours, patterns, and also overall processing. In this respect, leather seating is certainly more limited.

Also remember to protect your seating

In recent decades, customers have become accustomed to consumption behaviour. Where seating previously served for generations, today it is replaced after a few years. At the same time, you can extend your sofa’s life significantly by taking simple steps. For example, use a protective cover or protect the fabric with the help of impregnation. Thanks to such little things, the sofa will last much longer. In addition to nature, you’ll also save on your wallet.