Sofa Buying Guides

Sofa is a large piece of furniture at home, and we will spend a lot of time on the sofa. However, many people do not know how to choose a good one. They are often confused by the appearance and buy a sofa that does not fit. As a result, I often hear such complaints.

• Why is my sofa uncomfortable to sit on?
• Why did I regret the sofa not long after I bought it?
• Why do you feel great at the mall but awkward when at home?

To let you choose the most suitable sofa, I wrote this Sofa buying guide, and I hope it can be helpful to you.

step1: Test the firmness

A quality sofa must be stable, reliable, firm, and weighty. You can tap around on the sofa or lift a corner and try to shake it. If it feels loose or lifts easily, you can pass out.

In addition, check its material, is it made of solid wood such as oak, elm, poplar, or high-quality hardwood plywood? If the answer is no, then you should choose another one.

Step 2: Check the cushions

Most of the sofa cushions have PU foam inside. The higher the density and the heavier the cushion, the more durable the cushion. Cheap cushions generally only have PU foam in them, better cushions will use polyester cotton, and better quality cushions will also add cotton wadding.

Step 3: Check the structure and connections

A good sofa is wedged with wooden pegs and blocks in the corner joints. Then it is double-fastened with glue and screws. Instead of being fixed with staples or something like that.

In addition, the four legs of a good sofa are merged with the structures of the sofa and not installed later.

After these three steps, you can find a good quality sofa. However, it is not ended yet, and you have three more questions .

Question 1: Which one is the best fit for your house?

Do you have to think about the overall style of your home, traditional, simple, or pastoral? Then choose the color and pattern of the sofa according to the style of your home improvement.< /p>

You also need to know the size and length of the room where you want to put the sofa. Selecting the proper size of the sofa will make the overall effect better. If you are not sure, you can imagine the size of the room and take two steps to feel, or use a ruler and other tools to make gestures.< /p>

In addition, if you are used to lying or sleeping on the sofa often, you must check whether the length and width of the sofa are appropriate. Do not be misled by the size provided by the supplier, because that is the overall size including armrests and backrests. What you need to know is The actual usable size between the two armrests and excluding the thickness of the backrest. If you are not very satisfied with this size, you can consider choosing a sofa with only one armrest or no armrest, which can make the room look bigger.< /p>

Question 2: How many people do you plan to sit with on this sofa?

This question may seem silly, but it's useful. If you buy a two-seater sofa, don't plan to let three people sit on it. Otherwise, no one will be comfortable. It is not a subway crowd! If you need to sit for three people often, but the house is not big enough, and you don’t like a three-seat sofa, then you can choose a single sofa.

The most important thing about a sofa is comfort, comfort, and comfort! The two most important factors that affect comfort are sitting depth and backrest angle.

How much do you need to sit comfortably? The answer is: there is no standard answer! Because everybody has his height, body proportions, and feelings, no size makes everyone comfortable, so this can only rely on personal feelings and experience.

However, I can teach you in a small way. When you meet a chair that is very comfortable to sit on, you can never think about it again. You can change the height, depth, and backrest of this chair. Measure the size and write it down, and you will not make a mistake in choosing a sofa according to this in the future (except for those with sudden body changes)!

Question 3: How long do you plan to use this sofa?

After all, the sofa is a large piece of furniture, and no one will change it frequently, so it should be as outdated as possible, and it is best to look at it two years later without aesthetic fatigue.

Therefore, you should choose a more concise, clean, and not-so-alternative sofa. If you feel monotonous after some time, you can change the seat cover and cushion to increase the freshness.

In addition, if you have a baby, or will have a baby soon, it would be wise to choose a sofa with a darker color or more patterns.

In general, fabric-woven sofas are more durable and easier to clean. Woven and leather sofas are more wear-resistant. Forget about silk sofas, unless they are only used for furnishings. If the merchant provides samples of these fabrics, you can use them to touch, scratch, pick, and bite.