Your living room is the liveliest place in your house and what increases the liveliness of this very place? A great piece of sofa set or two. To utilize the space optimally you need to keep certain things in mind and hence you need to go through this guide to know how to buy the best piece for your living room.

1.   Suitable style: 

A sofa isn’t just a piece of furniture but a piece of décor for your living space and hence you need to pick up a set that compliments your persona. Take a look around and see what belongs in that living room and try to match them up with your sitting arrangements. If the décor is modern, you must pick a modern style. If it’s vintage you go for the old school. If you want to set up a working space at your home then you must go for a professional setting and so on. You get the memo.

2.   Dimensions/Size:

Based on the available space you need to decide whether you can do either with an accent chair or do you need to go for a sleeper one. Based on available space and requirements you can opt for a suitable size for your sofa and utilize the floor room adequately. For instance, a recliner basically on average has 39 inches of width, 41 inches of depth, and 41 inches of height. While on the other hand, a sleeper has 83 inches of width, 38 inches of depth, and 38 inches of height. Based on them you can calculate your floor space and accommodate your required piece of furniture.

3.   Fabric composition:

Based on use and requirements the choice of fabric material becomes of utmost importance as that not only decides and compliments the looks but also ensures durability. For instance, if you have kids and pets then you can go for a washable and tearproof fabric to prolong the life of the sofa. If you frequently organize parties then you can for a leathery surface to look classy and avoid stains. Velvet on the other hand can make your living space look more royal and luxurious. Based on your needs you should keep the fabric in mind and make a wise decision.

4.   Armrest design:

A sofa’s comfort is judged by the material along with the armrest, so bear in mind that you pick a sofa set that enhances your comfort experience while you go for design. If you have kids around then you can go for a sturdy, thick, and squared armrest which ensures comfort as well as safety, as you know how children can be. Rounded armrests are more stylish and compliment the décor of the place along with ensuring comfort. You can also decide on Right Arm Facing(RAF) and Left Arm Facing(LAF) armrests as per your need.

5.   Choice of Cushions:

Cushions are not just an accessory or add-on to the sofa but more or less are part of it. Picking the right choice of cushions is in itself an art. But this doesn’t require a degree in art but a taste in aesthetics and a keen eye. Cushions can be made from the same fabric as the Sofa along with the same color or they can be of different materials altogether with complimenting styles and colors. Fabric and color of cushions also play a crucial role in making your comfy experience not just comfortable but stylish as well. Utilize the help of your sales guy along with your partner and pick the right dimension of the cushions which are big enough to provide support and comfort but not too big to cause an impediment in sitting.