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First, Research <\/strong><\/p>\n

Buying your first sofa or even your second or third is not an easy task. This is something that requires a lot of thinking and wise decision-making. This is, after all, the focal point in the family room. When used daily, it could even be subjected to the most rigorous family activities.<\/p>\n

Your sofa is an investment piece. So scour the Internet, magazines, and books on interior design to know what kind you would bring home.<\/p>\n

Define What You Want <\/strong><\/p>\n

Just like any other decision in life, you must first know what you want. In order to pick the type of sofa for the living room or just about any space in your home, consider its function, the room size, as well as its configurations.<\/p>\n

The standard sofa <\/em>range from about 6-8 feet long. Its average height is around 37 inches but the contemporary ones could be 4 inches shorter. If you have a taller and a bulkier couch then be sure to place it against the wall.<\/p>\n

A recliner <\/em>is a sofa that is generally suitable for family and media rooms. Judging by its name, of course, it offers an amazing reclining feature.<\/p>\n

A chaise<\/em>, on the other hand, is a sofa that allows you to prop your feet up. It looks stylish as it is a cross between a sectional and the recliner.<\/p>\n

Lastly, the sectional <\/em>is generally for bigger rooms or for smaller rooms that don\u2019t seem to look right with scattered chairs.<\/p>\n

Another thing that you need to check is the type of cushions that will go with the sofa. Will you take the loose-cushion back, the semi-attached back, or the tight back?<\/p>\n

Nailheads and tufted back and arms are perfect for those who are looking to add some flair to their home.<\/p>\n

As for the upholstery, you have a choice among microfiber (best for homes with kids and pets), acrylic (great for sunroom or patio use), leather (withstands wear and tear), and linen (for elegance and formality).<\/p>\n

Choose also if you\u2019re going to use slipcovers or not.<\/p>\n

Check the Sofa Construction <\/strong><\/p>\n

Quality sofas are often heavy and solid. Check the kind of wood that was used to make this piece of furniture. Frames that are made of kiln-dried wood like birch, alder, oak or maple are all surely durable.<\/p>\n

Check also the frame and its joints. Look for the double dowel types and also the glued then screwed on corner blocks. The best sofas have legs that are a continuous part of the frame (though there are sofas that have removable feet so they can be easily brought\u00a0in through smaller doorways).<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re choosing leather or fabric, make sure that you have the durable type.<\/p>\n

Measurements Matter <\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you sofa shop, measure the room size. Measure also the current furniture\u2019s dimensions. You can only afford to get the overstuffed sofa piece if you have a sprawling space to place it in. If not, there are many other options to save some space while not totally giving up on style and comfort.<\/p>\n

Furniture measurement generally asks for the width, length, depth, and height. You need these dimensions so that you can determine whether or not the sofa will fit in. Measure also the diagonal depth if you have to bring in a sofa to a tight entryway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"