HOW TO CHOOSE A SOFA?

As much as we love a sofa that looks great, and takes center stage at our parties, we prefer the one that makes for a comfortable afternoon snooze. So whatever your reason is, we give you helpful hints to pick the right sofa.

Bones. No two ways about itChoose one with good bones, which means check the frame, the springs, and the fillings. Make sure you have a strong wooden framework, which feels sturdy. A sofa that feels wobbly at the joints, means poor craftsmanship, and in all probabilities you will be making a trip too many to the carpenter to mend the joinery. Another important thing to note is the type of wood used to make the frame. A hardwood frame made of teakwood will last you much longer than a pinewood frame.

Let it sink inAlways sit on the sofa. No touchy-feely here please. Feeling the springiness of the cushions with hand is not a good measure. Make sure you sit on the sofa across the length to understand it best. There’s no hard and fast rule here, it’s a matter of personal choice. If you like sofas where you sink in, then you need to opt for the cushions accordingly.

Don’t skimp on this one.

If you’re trying to save money on your decor, I’d recommend doing it on a different piece of furniture. The sofa is, in many ways, the anchor of a living room. It’s where people congregate most and it’s usually what you’ll see first when you enter the room. Think of your sofa as an investment — something that you’ll have for many years.

Made to MeasureDon’t forget to carry the dimensions of the room you are fitting out. There’s nothing more disappointing than a disproportionate sofa. High backed ones look great against a wall, while low back ones are great for afternoon snoozers like us. You can also opt for an ottoman along with it to rest your feet on while you catch your favourite TV show sprawled on it.

Get MaterialisticZero in on the material you wish to upholster your sofa with. Now a days you can Buy Leather, fabric, linen sofa online, the choices are plenty. Decide on the basis on the usage and how often you see yourself reupholstering it. It’s a good idea to scotch guard the sofa so at least the spills are taken care of. Alternately you can get slip covers made of a cheaper fabric that you use on an everyday basis and take them out to reveal the fancy fabric on special occasions.

The easiest way to change the way your living room looks is by changing the upholstery on your furniture pieces. But it’s not always easy on your wallet. So we decided to work three easy to do, cost effective ways to give your sofa a whole new feel.

1. More the MerrierThrow in a number of cushions with different prints or patterns. But maintain a colour scheme so it doesn’t appear too busy. You can create a symmetrical look on both ends of the sofa for a clean, layered but uncluttered look.

2. Jazz up
 If you have a plain sofa, then use cushions with heavy embroidery on it to lift it. You can opt for one long, narrow cushion or you can mix and match shapes. There’s nothing like gold or silver threadwork and beads that spells instant glam. You can also match your coffee table accessories to the colour palette of your cushions online.

3. Drape itYou can also use a throw in contrasting or complementing colours to add softness to the setting. Opt for rich materials like silk to create luxurious look or faux fur for a more lived in, casual look.

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