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You know it's time for a new sofa..... When there is more stuffing outside of the sofa than inside. Or when your guests need help "getting out" of your sofa. Or when the sag in your sofa begins to match the shape of your hiney. Yes, eventually we all need to get a new sofa. However, finding a new sofa that is right for your family and your lifestyle can be a daunting task, but here are a few tips to make that task a bit easier: 1. Before you shop for a new sofa, determine what size sofa you need. That may not necessarily be determined by the size of your room. If you live in an upstairs apartment, it may be determined by the width of the stairs, the height of the elevator doors or the size of your "always-ready-to-help-move-furniture" friends. Make a note of the maximum width, height and length that will fit in your space or entrance. 2. What Color? Remember, that color that's oh so hot today, will be tomorrow's avocado green or burnt orange. Pick a neutral color that can be dressed up with throw pillows in all those wild new colors. Pillows are inexpensive and you can change the look of your room every hour on the hour if you wish! Good neutral colors range from medium browns to a light greyish taupe. Anywhere in the middle of those colors can be used with various multi-color accents. 3. Pick an upholstery or leather that will wear well with your lifestyle. Is the sofa going to be used in a formal living room or a rowdy family room? If you have kids, you should probably stay away from delicate or light colored fabrics. If you are a careful single adult, something like white satin might be perfect. If you love Leather, but fear it will be to hot, or sticky, then you need to know that all cow hide (top grain leather) will never leave you sweaty. Watch out for sofa’s with a "split grain leather" this is a inferior product. 4. Do a bit of homework. Find out about the cushions. Be aware of how the cushions are constructed. Is the foam wrapped? Is there extra padding? What is used to stuff the cushions? Foam? Down? Peanuts? Unless it a good density foam, it will break down too soon and you’ll be left looking for another new sofa in a short time. 9. Look at the body of the sofa. Make certain all surfaces are covered and padded. Unless it is part of the design of the sofa, you shouldn't see wood under the seat cushions. Don’t waste your money. 10. Look at the construction. Are the corners blocked and glued or bolted? If they are just glued or stapled, again, don't waste your money! There! Now you are ready to hunt for that sofa. Click here to go to our hand picked sofa pieces. |
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