{"id":1,"date":"2011-07-12T08:30:41","date_gmt":"2011-07-12T07:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/?p=1"},"modified":"2024-07-08T10:25:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:25:42","slug":"sofa-buying-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk\/blog\/sofa-buying-tips","title":{"rendered":"Sofa Buying Guide – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Darlings of Chelsea, you\u2019ll never be short of choice when it comes to buying your new sofa<\/a>. So, faced with so many great options, how do you find the perfect sofa<\/a> for you and your home?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve compiled some top sofa buying tips to help you find your dream sofa:<\/p>\n

Material choices<\/h2>\n

For some people, the luxury of a leather sofa<\/a> can\u2019t be ignored. Similarly, others swear by fabric sofas<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have a particular preference though, you need to try out the options and get a real feel for the benefits of each.<\/p>\n

Fabric sofas will usually offer you more choice in terms of colour schemes, while leather sofas are more limited. A leather sofa will often look better with age though, where a fabric sofa may not fare quite so favourably \u2013 so there really are pros and cons to each.<\/p>\n

Ultimately it comes down to personal preference, but by making this decision up front you\u2019ll save yourself a lot of time sofa searching.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget your tape measure<\/h2>\n

The road to sofa success is littered with the stories of those who forgot to take a tape measure to the showroom!<\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re making an investment in high quality furniture, the last thing you want is to come home and find it doesn\u2019t fit the space. Measure your living space carefully and make sure you can fit your new sofa comfortably \u2013 without having to site it too close to a radiator (leather sofas in particular need to be positioned at least 30 centimetres away from heat to avoid them drying out).<\/p>\n

Get digital<\/h2>\n

Can\u2019t quite picture how your new sofa might look in your lounge? Try using computer software such as Photoshop to merge a photograph of your potential sofa with one of your living room.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great way of seeing if the colours and styles in your home match those of the sofa \u2013 a modern day alternative to colour swatches.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not confident with computers, you\u2019re sure to find a friend or family member that can help out. Failing that, try contacting an interior designer – they\u2019ll be only too happy to provide a consultation.<\/p>\n

Find a bargain<\/h2>\n

To that end, here\u2019s our best snippet of advice: Shop at the end of the season for the best deals<\/a>. As summer ranges are phased out for Autumn ones, for example, you can pick up some great bargains.<\/p>\n

Keep your eyes firmly on the Darlings of Chelsea website too, for news of our latest special offers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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