How to choose the perfect sofa
Choosing a sofa is one of the most important furnishings decisions you are likely to make. As well as being one the most expensive pieces of furniture most of us buy for our homes. The style and colour of your sofa needs to stand the test of time. In addition, your sofa is often the starting point of your colour scheme and where many of us spend our relaxation time. Whether that is watching TV, entertaining family and friends, chilling out or a sneaky nap. So, before you choose your sofa there are some key things to consider
Consider the space & size
The first thing you need to do is analyse the space available. Your new sofa needs to fit into your room so measure you room size and review this against the size of the sofa. Marking the size of your sofa out in your room will give you an idea of how it will fit, along with how it will look in proportion to the rest of your furniture. It’s likely the bigger the room the bigger the sofa. Do you plan to have any other furniture in the room like a TV cabinet or a coffee table? Will your sofa be the focal point or are you looking for something practical that complements the rest of your room?
Evaluate your lifestyle
Your lifestyle will impact on the way you organise your living space and the orientation of your sofa. What do you want from your sofa on a day-to-day basis? If you like watching TV to relax then make sure your sofa faces the TV and you may consider a recliner option. Alternatively, you may like to host games nights & other social events with friends. This lends itself to a semi-circle arrangement. If you have young children and pets you may wish to invest in a stain resistant treatment.
Who will be sitting on your sofa?
Thinking about how and who will sit on your sofa will help you choose the right design that works? If you are tall, you may require a deeper seat. If you like stretching out then lower arm rests are good. Whereas if you prefer to sit upright you may choose higher armrests which you can lean on and a higher back rest.
Research material & how it is built
Your lifestyle will influence your decision on the material you choose whether it is leather or fabric. The quality of the material and how the sofa is made will impact on its life span so you should research both. Basically, as with anything you buy, you get what you pay for. Ask yourself if you like something you can sink into which you are happy to plump up or do you prefer something firmer that keeps its shape?
Style and colour
Before you finalise your style and colour choice review your current furniture and the style of your home. Is it modern, contemporary, classic or traditional? Do you tend to be minimalistic with lots of space and a lighter relaxing colour scheme or maximalist with bold colours and mixed patterns? These factors will feed into the decision on the colour and design.
Design your individual sofa
If you are unsure what sofa you would like or the size you require, then have a look the Rom Sofa ranges. Rom sofas offer a variety of collections which can be custom built in 10 or 20cm increments to fully maximise your space as well as matching your style and lifestyle. Select from conventional sofas, corner groups and recliners in either leather or ergonomic fabrics in a wide range of colours. There are different heights & depths, armrest widths, with electric or manual recliner options and a range of SMART facilities such USB charging points. To help you create your specific sofa you can visit us at Priest Furniture showroom, Chelmsford, your local Rom Sofa retailer. Our designers will use the Rom Sofa innovative APP to help you design the right sofa for you. The ROM Sofa app has been specially created for this task with an astonishing choice of styles and fabrics. Plus, everything can be viewed on our IPAD so you are confident your sofa will suit your home and style before you place your order.
To find out more about Rom Sofas visit the Priest Furniture showroom or website.