14th February 2012

Fabric Sofas – How to choose.

By Darlings Of Chelsea

If you are considering buying a new sofa you will probably already have realised that there are lots of different options out there to choose from. One of the first things you will notice is the immense range of fabric sofas you can consider buying. Fabric sofas are very popular because they come in all kinds of patterns, styles and appearances. This means no matter what decor you have in the room you are buying a sofa for, you will always find something perfect for your needs.

How can you narrow down the choices of fabric sofas on the market today?

The first step is to know which room you are buying your new sofa for. Consider whether you want to redecorate it or whether you are simply buying a new sofa. Fabric sofas come in all kinds of finishes so it is easy to find one that will fit neatly into your space.

 

Continente Fabric Sofas

Continente Fabric Sofa

 

However, you don’t want to buy a nice floral design to blend with the floral theme you have in the room if you are about to redecorate. If this is the case, choose your new colour scheme first. You can then take your cues from the paint colours you choose to help you select your ideal sofa from the range of fabric sofas on offer.

 

Should you consider corner sofas as well as standard ones?

Corner sofas can be a better option in some rooms. They will typically offer more seating – sometimes up to five or six people – and some are modular in design.

When you are looking at corner sofas make sure you consider which corner of your room you are going to place yours in. If you have enough space this type of sofa can be used as a room divider, in order to conveniently break up a larger space into two distinct areas.

 

Ashdown corner sofa

As with normal fabric sofas, these designs often have fabric cushions included with them as well. They may be large cushions for the back of the sofa or smaller scatter cushions. In either case, they will be complementary in colour and design to the rest of the sofa.

 

What about sofa beds?

Some people find it is better to buy a sofa bed than a standard fabric sofa. It means they have the additional benefit of an extra place to sleep if the circumstances warrant it.

The good news is that regardless of whether you get corner sofas or traditional two or three-seater fabric sofas, you can get sofa bed options in every case. If you are going to invest more in one of the sofa beds it is wise to ensure it can take two people and not just one. This makes more practical sense and is more cost-effective too.

As you can see fabric sofas are a wonderful addition to every home. Regardless of the style, design or size, you opt for, there is definitely something out there that is just right for you.