Buying a sofa can prove to be tougher than finding that new place. The search is long and laborious, asking you to g through website after website until you come across the right find. Though sometimes you can be really lucky to just find it like that that’s an exception, not the norm. Irrespective of your hustle you will agree that this is an investment going a long way and hence shall be properly thought out and bought the best piece for your living room or outdoors.

Before purchasing a Sofa set there are so many things to consider from style to utility, from material to budget. You need to also know the purpose of buying it like some pick it up as comfort while others pick it up to entertain and host guests and some for the status quo.

 With the advent of online shopping, more and more people are opting to buy without seeing or feeling the piece of furniture and it might cost you if bought in haste or with prior knowledge. To ensure you are making the right choice we at Oxford Furniture, AL welcome you to enquire about your requirements or visit our store physically to buy your favorite piece. But before it read on our guide to be better equipped before making that long-awaited purchase.

What to look for before buying a Sofa?

Sofas cater to multiple needs as they are cushion pads for your long day at work or a comfy partner for your lazy Sundays, sometimes it helps you host many guests, and sometimes enable a get-together with your old lads. You should also not ignore the aesthetics it adds to your place. Before buying the sofa you should be knowing these three vital points, read the following to learn them: -

1. Style of Sofa 

First things first you need to know what type of sofa you want, and which type will serve your purpose as they come in the following shape and styles:-

• Traditional: This is the most common type of three-seater type found in most homes. 
• Sectional: This type of sofa as the name implies come in sections and can be arranged as per space and needs. 
• Sleeper: It works up as a two-in-one bed and sleeper as per needs, it’s a sofa when folded and a bed when unfolded.
• Loveseat: If you have a small space or small seating requirement then a loveseat (seat for two) will serve your needs.

Pro tip: Measure, measure and measure your space and the sofa you ought to buy.

2. Your Way of Living

After you have decided on the style of Sofa you need to know what purpose will it serve or how you are going to use it.

• Who will be sitting most of the time on it?
• Is it to match the decoration of your living room or is it primarily for comfort purposes?
• Whether you have kids and pets who might ruin some fabrics?

You need to ask these questions before making your final decision as the more questions you have a clear answer to the easier it will be for you and your family to make the purchase.

3. Your Budget 

Setting a price bracket always helps as there is a huge range of Sofas to choose from and you may easily overspend because you didn’t have a pre-decided budget. You can call us at Oxford Furniture, AL to get the quotations on your requirements. You can even break your purchase in easy EMI( at Oxford Furniture, AL we provide flexible EMIs with 0% interest rate).

 You can compare and ask for a price from various stores or websites and make that final call after considering all three points.