When deciding which sofa to choose for the living room, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, office, and any other room, you first need to evaluate the following characteristics:
Frame
This is the base of the sofa. The service life depends on what material it is made of. The metal frame is reliable and very durable. It is most often used to make high-tech sofas. Furniture with a natural wood frame (oak, beech, mahogany, etc.) is no less reliable. But such designs are not cheap. Chipboard frames are much more affordable - they keep their shape well and are completely safe. But in order for the sofa to last longer, you need to choose a model with a frame only from that chipboard that is covered with a protective layer and has a bolted or “thorn-groove” connection of parts.
Filler
Manufacturers of sleeping and other types of sofas often choose artificial materials such as foam and foam as filling. Spring blocks are often used. The main criterion for choosing a filler is the purpose of the sofa. If you buy it mainly for sleeping, it is better to stick to models with spring blocks. Such constructions are not only comfortable but very durable and have high orthopedic properties. The sofas with foam filling are hypoallergenic, they are soft and comfortable. But with daily use, they wear out quickly. Those who want the sofa not to squeeze over time and at the same time maintain its softness should choose products with a "filling" of a material such as latex foam. Thanks to the multitude of microcells, it “breathes”, has an orthopedic effect and serves for decades.
Upholstery
The most expensive is the leather upholstered furniture. It has its own advantages: high resistance to abrasion, mechanical, chemical and UV exposure, protection from moisture. No less practical, but much cheaper than models with leatherette upholstery. But the most popular are fabrics such as chenille, jacquard, and tapestry. It is they who are chosen as the upholstery for the sofa for every day since such materials reliably protect furniture and are practically not inferior in their strength and aesthetic characteristics to leather. The main thing is that the same material is used both on the front of the product and on the back, and all the seams are even and neat.
Mechanism
Planning to layout the sofa from time to time? Or will you sleep on it every night? When choosing a sofa for your home, be sure to pay maximum attention to how it unfolds. Modern manufacturers produce models equipped with several types of sliding mechanism: "Book", "Click-Klyak", "Dolphin". "Eurobook", "Folding bed", "Accordion", a sofa with folding sides, or with a roll-out berth. These are irreplaceable options in the limited space of a small apartment. They are all reliable and can withstand multiple addition-decomposition cycles.
Design Tips
A sofa in any room should become its decoration and a source of pride for its owners. If the interior of the room is made in a modern or high-tech style, then it is better to choose a sofa in a bright color and with clear geometric lines. Is the room design classic? A rounded model with upholstery in neutral fabrics will do.
Made a living room in a Scandinavian style and don't know which sofa to choose? Only products of regular shapes with plain light upholstery are in harmony with these interiors. But in rooms with a Provence style design, models with floral patterns of any classic or modern shape will look good.
Having difficulty choosing a design? Choose a sofa that has a simple shape and solid color upholstery. You can always add brightness to it and harmoniously fit into the interior by placing a beautiful coffee table next to it or adding pillows.
Authors Bio:
Salman Hashmi is a home improvement enthusiast. He is an author of this article. He writes articles for Sofa Master Dubai, which offers sofa upholstery in Dubai.
