We definitely want to sit comfortable living room. How to buy a sofa, maybe we need to find a clever idea. These tips to get a clear idea of what you want and what you need before you start the hunt.
1. Consider the size
Here’s a great example of a strong and simple sofa from Crate & Barrel.
If you have a bigger living room, you’ll need to decide exactly how much of the living room you want your couch to fill. Do you want to include other couches or chairs? Do you want a coffee table? If so, a simple sofa, or one with a slight L-shape is probably the best fit. If you’re looking for a sofa that will be the focal point of your living room, look for rounder couch shapes that take up a bit more room and provide a lot of seating.
If you have a small living room, odds are you’ll need a smaller couch. With less space, any couch or sofa is going to be in the spotlight, so it’s important to pick something that is practical, but is also of a strong design that carries and complements the rest of the space.
Design Within Reach has a perfect two-seater for a small living room.
2. Decide exactly how the sofa will be oriented
Successfully organizing a living space starts with analyzing your lifestyle. What do you do the most in that space?
Does your family use the living room to lounge, relax and read? Surround your sofa with chairs and cushions to create multiple seating areas that can be enjoyed individually, or as a large group.
3. Determine which shape will suit the room best
Now that you’ve decided your sofa’s function, it’s time to figure out which shape will help it fulfill that purpose.
A rounder shape is a bit more conducive for a smaller space meant to serve as a gathering area for groups of people, but could also be perfect for a media room.
4. Research upholstery materials
Which will be best for you? Aesthetic is important, but functionality is key when it comes to choosing a material for your sofa. A lot of us that would love to indulge in a plush, white suede sofa —they’re so gorgeous, but so dangerous. Suede can be a poor choice if you have pets or small children who will cause some serious damage.
Leather — particularly in darker colors — is consistently in style, generally wears well with age, and can be fairly easy to clean.
5. Choose a style that complements your home
It can be a little hard to nail down your own personal style, but go with your gut instinct when picking the type of couch that will fit naturally in your home. If your style is sleek and modern, pick something that reflects that in clean lines and dramatic colors.
If your home is an eclectic mix of colors and designs, a couch that combines several styles (such as a vintage couch re-upholstered in a colorful fabric, or a more modern shape with traditional accents) could be the perfect expression of your taste.
If your look is a little more traditional, a classically structured sofa in a durable and neutral fabric will stand the test of time and will work well with various colors and complementing pieces.
6. Pick a color: bright, printed, or neutral?
Re-upholstering furniture has become a relatively inexpensive option for anyone who wants to personalize a piece of furniture.
Photos of living room designs on Houzz
