How to Pick the Best Sofa for Your Living Room
Finding your perfect sofa match is worth the effort – it will be a lovable companion for many years to come
A sofa is central to most living room schemes, but when it comes to choosing the right match for your space, lifestyle and personality, it can be a bit bamboozling. So put your feet up and relax, and let us run through a few things it’s worth considering before you hand over your cash.
Choose your fabric wisely
Do you have young children or pets? If so, think hard about the fabrics you choose. This three-seater has loose cotton covers for easy washing, and is packed with cushions to take some of the strain off the upholstery.
Do you have young children or pets? If so, think hard about the fabrics you choose. This three-seater has loose cotton covers for easy washing, and is packed with cushions to take some of the strain off the upholstery.
Pick a multipurpose design
In a compact space, it’s important to choose a style that looks good but won’t overwhelm. This simple City sofa bed makes a statement through its colour, rather than its size, and handily folds out for overnight guests.
In a compact space, it’s important to choose a style that looks good but won’t overwhelm. This simple City sofa bed makes a statement through its colour, rather than its size, and handily folds out for overnight guests.
Go large
For cosy lounging and sociable gatherings, choose the biggest sofa your space can handle. This airy room easily accommodates this plump modular number, which can be spilt up and moved around to change the space if required. The mix of fabrics creates a relaxed feel.
For cosy lounging and sociable gatherings, choose the biggest sofa your space can handle. This airy room easily accommodates this plump modular number, which can be spilt up and moved around to change the space if required. The mix of fabrics creates a relaxed feel.
Opt for an L-shaped design
The classic L-shaped sofa works brilliantly for families that like to watch TV together or hang out as a group. This Togo sofa is super-comfy, and upholstered in a forgiving shade.
The classic L-shaped sofa works brilliantly for families that like to watch TV together or hang out as a group. This Togo sofa is super-comfy, and upholstered in a forgiving shade.
Form a sociable circle
If you like to create an intimate mood, whether chatting with friends or winding down in front of the fire, choose a curvy design. This semicircle says come on in and relax.
If you like to create an intimate mood, whether chatting with friends or winding down in front of the fire, choose a curvy design. This semicircle says come on in and relax.
Update tradition
The classic chesterfield is a winning design that will never go out of style, but if you have a modern interior, give it a gentle update by choosing pale linen or vibrant velvet, rather than traditional leather. This off-white number adds elegance and interest to a minimalist room.
The classic chesterfield is a winning design that will never go out of style, but if you have a modern interior, give it a gentle update by choosing pale linen or vibrant velvet, rather than traditional leather. This off-white number adds elegance and interest to a minimalist room.
Revamp an old friend
If buying brand-new is out of your budget, then consider having your current sofa revamped. It’s an opportunity to choose any fabric for a unique look. This flag design adds bags of personality to this games room, or go for a designer pattern for a little living room wow.
If buying brand-new is out of your budget, then consider having your current sofa revamped. It’s an opportunity to choose any fabric for a unique look. This flag design adds bags of personality to this games room, or go for a designer pattern for a little living room wow.
Form a sociable circle
If you like to create an intimate mood, whether chatting with friends or winding down in front of the fire, choose a curvy design. This semicircle says ‘come on in and relax’.
YOUR SAY
Do you have a sofa you’re really proud of? Share your fantastic sofa with us in the Comments.
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If you like to create an intimate mood, whether chatting with friends or winding down in front of the fire, choose a curvy design. This semicircle says ‘come on in and relax’.
YOUR SAY
Do you have a sofa you’re really proud of? Share your fantastic sofa with us in the Comments.
MORE
What Colours Go With a Brown Leather Couch?
8 Living Room Layouts That Work
5 Easy Steps to a Lovelier Living Room
An ornate sofa – especially a vintage one – can really add to the ambience of a room. This pink buttoned design makes an effortless centrepiece in this arty, eclectic space, and is perfect for solo reading or chatting à deux.