5 tips to help you choose comfortable and high-quality upholstered furniture
The choice of furniture is the final and main stage of any transformation in the apartment. Even the most expensive designer repairs can be ruined by picking up tasteless or substandard furniture. And special attention should be paid to the choice of upholstered furniture, on which we spend most of our time at home, and it is she who creates the mood and comfort.
Do not choose furniture that does not fit the style of the interior.
In order for the sofa and armchair to fit perfectly into the design of the room, they must be in the same style with other pieces of furniture and decor. Therefore, if, for example, you want to make a classic version of the living room, then a cheerful orange sofa is unlikely to fit into it. In the same way, in a room made in the Scandinavian style, which involves minimalism and restraint, a velvet sofa decorated with rhinestones will not look appropriate.
Focus on the quality of furniture upholstery
When choosing upholstered furniture, pay attention not only to the color of the fabric, but also to its quality. It is especially worth paying attention to this item if you have small children or animals at home. Upholstery should ideally be water repellent, easy to clean, and dense. When buying, keep in mind that the seams must be strong and perfectly even - protruding threads from the seams - this is an occasion to abandon the selected model. The most popular models are from flock, jacquard, micro-velveteen and chenille.
Pay attention to the shape of the sofa
The main mistake of almost all buyers of upholstered furniture is the selection of models that are too large, which then occupy all the free space in the room, not giving freedom of choice to place other interior items. Owners of a spacious living room can easily afford to buy a large corner sofa. And if the size of your room leaves much to be desired, then pay attention to the double models of sofas, which will complement a pair of suitable armchairs.
Do not choose furniture from little-known manufacturers
The choice of upholstered furniture is just that option when you should pay attention to the name of the manufacturer. Popular brands are well-known to everyone, and on the Internet you can find a lot of information about a particular company. As a rule, well-known manufacturers produce furniture of different price segments - from economy to luxury, but this does not affect the quality of products at all. At the same time, as little-known manufacturers can "entice" to themselves a low price, but the quality of the materials used will leave much to be desired.
Make sure the furniture frame is natural
The most durable and reliable material for the manufacture of upholstered furniture is natural wood. It is better to choose models in which the frame is made of solid wood, such as oak or ash, but keep in mind that their price will be higher. Less expensive and slightly less durable will be a frame made of pine. In any case, you need to pay attention to the quality of wood processing - it should be perfectly smooth and dry.
