Doubts when buying the best sofa for your home:
Today, when we think about buying a new sofa, we are faced with so many different sizes, materials, models, and colors that choosing the ideal sofa may seem, at first, impossible.
Assessing them according to our needs and lifestyle can be the first step to getting it right.
If you’ve come this far, it’s because you’re in this situation, and you’re probably wondering right now how to buy the perfect sofa for your home.
Sofa Size
Will it fit in the room?
The question seems obvious, but ignoring the measurement of the space the sofa will occupy before choosing is a widespread mistake.
Imagine this: you are surfing the internet, jumping from site to site, looking for your new sofa. Suddenly, you find that model that makes your eyes sparkle. Already imagine how it would look at your house and you there, reading a good book, watching TV, and then taking that nap. When you least realize it, you’ve fallen in love and think: this is what I want! That’s when you should stop and think that there’s no point in having a friendly, comfortable sofa if it doesn’t even go through the front door of your house or the elevator!
House x Apartment
There is no rule to classify a specific sofa for a home and another for an apartment in the general context. Each case is different, and there is no secret. The maxim is: take measurements.
However, suppose you live in an apartment. In that case, a good tip is to opt for 2-seater sofas, as they are more petite or modulated sofas, as this model is divided and is easier to be transported in the elevator or by stairs. The wholes often need to be lifted.
For these reasons, keep in mind that sofa size is one of the first things you should consider before making your decision.
How many people will you use?
In addition to the measurements, another important point, still referring to size and that must be considered, is the number of people who will use the sofa.
Let’s say you live with five other people. It’s natural to think of a large sofa, with plenty of room for everyone to watch TV together happily. However, again it is time to be cautious and analyze. Is a 5-seater sofa the only alternative to meet your needs?
You can answer this question if you analyze some essential aspects like:
- The size of your room;
- The number of opportunities will be 100% filled with the five people;
- The cost/benefit.
Use common sense. Think of a sofa size suitable for the room it will occupy and the number of people who will use it, without forgetting the space for the circulation area.
Tip Summary:
- Measure the sofa and the space that will be occupied by it;
- Measure the entrance doors of the house, the elevator, and the stairs, in case you need to use them, and why not, the windows. In some instances, sofas are lifted because they do not go through any doors;
- Never disregard the sofa’s depth measurement. It may seem like something of little importance, but depending on your planning, it can get in the way;
- Don’t disregard height. Low sofas are not recommended for older people;
- Think about how many people will use the sofa;
- Don’t forget about alternatives to complement the living room;
- Assess the best cost/benefit.
Coating
Is it comfortable?
Finding out if a sofa is comfortable or not becomes an easy task when we are in a furniture store. Just sit back and try it. However, suppose you intend to buy your sofa over the internet, where it is impossible to experiment. In that case, you must keep in mind two fundamental attributes that will help you understand comfort: density and coating.
Density
The density of sofas with foam seats is represented by the letter “D” + “number.” The letter “D” is for density, and the number following it means how stiff or soft the foam is.
The D23 to D-28 foam seats are the softest. Because they have a lower density, they allow sofas to be much softer and fluffier.
The models with a variation between D-28 and D-33 are the ones with greater rigidity. Therefore, they are more recommended for the elderly, as they offer more firmness, facilitating sitting down and standing up. As they are more resistant, they are also recommended for heavier people and places with excellent circulation.
Coating
The upholstery of a sofa is related to the type of fabric used. These fabrics can be natural or synthetic.
The sofas of natural tissue, such as suede, leather, and suede, are more pleasant and soft to the touch. As they “breathe,” they also offer more thermal comfort than synthetics.
The synthetic fabric sofas, such as PU, polyester courier, are easier to clean and excellent in preventing dust, mites, and respiratory allergies. Therefore, they are the most suitable if you have children or pets at home.
The internal structure of the sofa
Understand better how it works:
- Arm foam
- Backrest foam
- Elastic backrest strap
- Acrylic blanket
- Backrest wood structure
- seat foam
- Seat foam complement
- Elastic seat strap
- Seat wood frame
- The internal structure of a retractable sofa
Tip Summary:
- Identify your usage needs. Do you want a softer or stiffer sofa?;
- Look for the one with the adequate density for your physical type (height X weight X age);
- Make your choice remembering the following points: how many people will use the sofa? Do you have children and pets?
