The sofa is the centrepiece of a living room and no home’s living
space is complete without one. Whether they’re providing seating for hordes of
friends, family and loved ones, or simply a place to curl up alone with a book
or a good TV show, the sofa will always need to be multipurpose and fulfil many
briefs. It will undoubtedly be one of the most important purchases when
furnishing a living room; this importance and reliance on a sofa means that a
number of things will need to be considered before buying. This guide details
the most important aspects of a sofa to take in to account before committing to
one, and examines the most popular and enduring sofa design features of the
past century.
Size
One of the primary considerations to be made when buying a new
leather sofa is its size. Prospective sofa buyers should assess how much
space they will need on their sofa before starting their search; a home with
two adults could quite easily opt for a two-seater sofa, a family with children
might require the space facilitated by a three-seater, and a household which
entertains on a regular basis might need to purchase a three-piece suite to
ensure everyone has somewhere to sit. The size of the room should also be
carefully considered; sofas with low backs can give the illusion of more space
and counteract a low ceiling, while corner sofas with footrests are great for
breaking up a large space. Even the doors of a property should be carefully
measured beforehand; it would be no good ordering a luxurious, spacious sofa if
it couldn’t fit through the front door.
Material – Fabric or
Leather?
Vinyl sofas and fabric sofas have all been en vogue at some point
in the past century, but the enduring material has always been leather. The
surfeit of advantages that leather offers is not just limited to the aesthetic
quality; the
durability of leather sofas is second to none where materials are concerned
and where fabric sofas might become threadbare over time, a leather sofa
becomes softer and more supple as it ages. Leather is a natural material which
means it offers a breathable surface, and along with being non-allergenic,
responsive to the environment, long-lasting and attractive, it is the ideal
choice for any new sofa. A design such as the
Montreux genuine leather sofa or the St Sulpice two seat
leather sofa look wonderful and are eminently affordable but are also
durable and hard wearing. All LeatherSofasOnline sofas are covered with a
special finish which protects the leather and helps to extend its longevity.
Filling
The filling of a sofa is integral to the comfort and support
levels it offers. Feather-filled upholstery needs to be adjusted and plumped up
on a regular basis, but offers sturdy support for those who like to curl up on
their sofa for long periods of time. Sofas which are filled with foam are ideal
for those with limited mobility as they offer firmness and don’t need much
maintenance to keep them perfectly comfortable. Fibre upholstery is the middle
ground between the two; it offers support but has a more relaxed finish. It
doesn’t need constant maintenance and plumping, but has an all-around softer
sit than the foam filling.
To
begin choosing your perfect sofa and to shop
the entire range of leather sofas from Leather Sofas Online, visit http://www.leathersofasonline.co.uk
