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function over form

HOW TO

SELECT THE

RIGHT SOFA

FOR YOU

by Kathryn Weber guests. If that’s what you need, then against one arm and curl your legs long time. This can help you select DESIGN & DECOR
give thought to how your sofa will under, do that to see how the sofa the right upholstery and pattern.
or a long time, advice on seat them. feels in your standard position. Lie A white sofa that’s going to get a
selecting a sofa was more There are many sofas that are on it, if that’s what normally do, so lot of use might not be the optimal
Fabout the sofa’s materials, large and great for lounging, but you can get the feel of the cushions color for a family with pets. Instead,
such a kiln-dried wood frames. their cushion depth, could have your and the arms. Maybe you’d prefer select upholstery that is washable,
Despite that advice, homeowners guests sitting with their feet in the two cushions instead of three. won’t show as many stains, and will
usually selected their seating based air. Look for a sofa that will make For sofas that double as wear well.
on style, but there’s a lot of choice petite guests be able to sit more impromptu sleeping space for Sofas that are more neutral, with
out there for buying a sofa. Because comfortably when at your home. guests, check to see there’s room for long wearing, washable fabric will
it’s not an inexpensive piece of However, if your sofa is for your sleeping comfortably and if the back serve you much longer than one in
furniture, it’s a good idea to weigh home media room, you might want cushions are removable. Some sofas a trendy color or pattern. Quality
all the factors in before falling in it to be large enough to seat everyone have the back cushions sown to the is an important consideration when
love with a particular look or style, or to catch a nap during a movie sofa, making less sleeping area for buying a sofa, because a well-made
or buying solely on quality, and then marathon. Check, too, that you can overnight guests. Pitch should also sofa won’t have broken seats or
finding your sofa doesn’t meet your get on and off the sofa comfortably. be factored in. A sofa that leans too cushions that slip, especially for a
family’s needs. far back or whose back is very short sofa you’ll use more often, perhaps
LEAN IN might not be as enjoyable for you in a family or television room; so
FUNCTION FIRST Buying a sofa means testing out or may require additional pillows to choose wisely factoring in style,
As tempting as it is to buy a pretty several different types. Too often we help you sit more comfortably. function and quality. n
piece of upholstered furniture, give buy a sofa by sitting primly on the
some thought to how you’ll use center cushion. Instead, sit on the STYLE ©2019 Kathryn Weber
your sofa. Sometimes the sofa is sofa—or lie down on it—the way When going for style, think Distributed by Tribune Content
for a living area and entertaining you normally would. If you lean about what you can live with for a Agency, LLC.

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