Who knew buying a new sofa could be such a big decision? For most, a sofa is the statement piece in our living room, it is the place where friends and families come together to laugh, make memories, and confide. Where grandchildren, children and maybe even adults make sofa dens and of course a place to go after you have had a long day!
Now we are starting to see why changing your ‘old comfy one’ could be such a big decision. After years of flattening, coffee spills, and 16 different style trends, your sofa is due for a renewal, and we are here to help you make an informed decision.
Supa Sofa has helped thousands of customers choose a sofa that works for them and their lifestyle and we have decided to share our 5 best tips when looking for a sofa with you!
1. Lifestyle
At Supa Sofa Leeds we believe that lifestyle is the main denominator in choosing a sofa. Your lifestyle shapes your home i.e. if you have children or pets, your home will be set up differently to someone who has no children and no pets, your fabrics and colours in your home will be different. You may have a large family so everything in your home needs to accommodate for more people so this will most definitely determine the size and style of your sofa. We also believe the location of your home impacts your sofa choice and of course if you plan to move soon or you are planning a family etc all these decisions are to be included in your sofa choice.
2. Style
All the factors above play a huge part in the style of the sofa you are choosing, for example, if you have a large family and you like to watch movies with them, you may consider a cinema sofa. Or if you a single person who has a clean lifestyle and you would like this theme to carry on in your home, a sleek white leather two-seater may work better for you. If you have a country home and keep animals, you may like the cosy theme that suits you as a person, you may look at a sofa complemented by an armchair. As you can see here, the point we are making is your style will also represent your lifestyle!
3. Space
Space is one of the main pain points when deciding on the right sofa for you, you may have looked at all the above factors and decided your style, you know it fits your lifestyle but, when you find that perfect sofa, it is important that it fits your room!
Space is a huge factor when it comes to making your decision, so be sure to measure up, not only in the chosen room but ask yourself how am I going to get the sofa there? Making some measurements first is always a good idea and will make the sofa buying process much easier and less stressful for you.
4. Fabric
Ah, let’s talk about fabric! Most people start at this point and find it rather difficult, hopefully, after reading the above tips you should now have a clear idea of how to choose the correct fabric for you. When it comes to choosing fabric colours, we can also help you with that, we have a colour guide over on our social media platforms that can help make your decision a little easier.
Again, just to provide an overview on this tip, choosing a fabric will come down to lifestyle and style i.e. if you have dogs you may want to have a leather sofa as it is easier to clean (but beware, if your dog is lucky enough to get a space on your new sofa, leather is easily scratched)! If you have a cosy home, you may want soft fabrics and warm colours, etc.
5. Comfort
The key point of a perfect sofa is the comfort it provides for you and what you define as comfort will be different to others.
We would suggest you do not buy a sofa until you are 100% certain it provides you comfort both physically and mentally. Everything comes together when you match up comfort with all of the determining factors- fabric, length, the height of the back, and the depth of the seat.
After all, “happiness is home-made”, we are here to help you make your home a place of happiness. If you need any help when looking for a sofa or having a sofa made to suit your home, please do contact us directly.
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