Cocheen Furniture teach you how to buy sofas. There’s a lot more to sofa-buying than just picking a style and color. Before you make a purchase (which will likely be one of the most expensive in your home) make sure you know what to look for.
Cocheen Furniture Tips:Sofa Sizes
Sofas take up a lot of space – both visually and physically. Before buying any sofa make sure it fits in your home. Measure the height, width, depth, seat height and arm height. You have to make sure it will fit through doorways, around corners, and up the stairs if necessary. There’s nothing worse than having an expensive couch delivered only to discover it won’t fit through the door.
Cocheen Furniture Tips: Construction
There’s a lot that goes into sofa construction, and generally speaking you get what you pay for. That’s why it’s advisable to always buy the best you can afford. But whatever your price point, make sure to run your hand down the back of any sofa you’re considering. A hollow back isn’t a great sign as it usually indicates poor construction. A padded back is what you want whether you’re spending $500 or $5000.
Cocheen Furniture Tips: Fabric Choices
Fabric is a very important consideration in any sofa, and what you want should be directly related to how you will use it. If the sofa is going in a family room and will see a lot of activity (kids, pets, spills, etc.) a durable fabric is important (think along the lines of heavy cottons, canvas and wool). If it’s going in a formal living room you can probably get away with something daintier such as silk. Remember, your sofa and its fabric should reflect your lifestyle so don’t buy it just on looks.
Cocheen Furniture Tips: Color and Pattern
Color and pattern are important for a couple of reasons. The first is decorative. Sofas take up a lot of visual space and will have a large impact on the overall look and feel of your room. They’re also expensive and can’t be easily replaced. So be sure to choose a color and pattern you love and can live with for a long time. The other consideration is that depending on where they are, sofas can see a lot of action and thus get damaged. Certain colors and patterns can help camouflage the regular wear and tear many sofas get.
Cocheen Furniture Tips: Comfort
Comfort is key when choosing a sofa. Before you buy test out the sofa in the store. Lie down, put your feet up, rest your head on the arm – whatever you plan on doing at home should be tried out in the store (within reason of course). Don’t kid yourself about how you will use it.
Cocheen Furniture Tips: Sofa Cost
The cost of sofas varies wildly, and getting the best quality that can fit your budget should be a priority. When thinking about cost remember the golden rule of sofa quality – a low-mid price sofa should last about few years, while a higher priced sofa should last more years. Budget accordingly.
