C&J Blog Article
Need some sofa advice? Here goes...
Colin and Justin’s Sofa, So Good… The Feature Sofa Hey, would be designers - its time to say ‘Move over feature wall, here’s comes the feature SOFA.’ Yup, just as you’re all getting a little more adventurous using bold wallpapers to create feature zones, here’s another stylish way to add pattern to a plain living room. A patterned sofa in an otherwise neutral zone will shout out for attention giving you a focal point that screams; ‘Look at me!’ Every Sofa Tells A Story There’s a huge selection of sofas out there and that’s why it can sometimes be a struggle to know what to choose. But fear not, ‘cos we’re here to show you that choosing a sofa style for your home doesn’t have to be a difficult decision. It’s time to put the smile… into style! First thing’s first – what’s your home style? Modern or traditional? Take into account the period of your home’s construction and the other furnishings you already have and love. Don’t buy a new sofa to match something you hate, let your new purchase point you in a new direction! It’s worth noting that your sofa could be the largest item in your living room so it really will dictate the room style. Modern, contemporary sofas tend to be low slung, with low backs and shorter arms. Often, they’re lower to the floor with modernist touches like exposed metal or wooden legs. They also tend to be more in touch with modern room proportions, packing a lot of seating into a smaller, boxy space. Buying a Sofa Don’t make a mistake with your new sofa choice – follow our guide and you’ll find buying furniture really is all pleasure and no pain! As well as style and colour, there are some other elements you should consider when buying a new settee. The trick is to balance out the number of seats needed with the amount of available space in your room. Put simply, that means choosing a sofa that is in proportion with the rest of the room. First, look at your existing sofa – does it fit in well? Is it too big or too small? Use this information to guide you as you investigate your new choice. When you see a sofa you love, take a note of the measurements and then map them out on your living room floor using newspaper or masking tape to plot out the footprint. Doing this on the proposed site of your new sofa (before you buy it!) will really give you an idea of how it will fit in. Aye, as we always say; ‘Think twice, buy ONCE’! Try to make sure you have enough space in the room so you can comfortably walk to your sofa WITHOUT banging into coffee tables, etc. Corner units are a great way of adding a larger amount of seats in a tight space, so think about where best to put one in your living room. Here’s one other major consideration - make sure you can get it in! Measure doorways and stairways etc, to ensure your new purchase can get into your room. Allow for any fixed elements like radiators or banisters that could get in the way of your delivery and find a sofa that fits. Or a way to remove the obstacles! Do this before you buy to avoid any unpleasant surprises!
A traditional sofa is likely to have extra detailing like sweeping scroll arms, deep buttons, decorative turned legs and polished brass castors. A piece like this will really add an air of timeless elegance.
Colour is also a major consideration, so look at whether your room needs to lighten up or darken down. And think, too, about who uses the sofa. White linen fabric could work well for the minimalist bachelor but less so for a family with young children. A cream leather sofa, on the other hand, could lighten up a space and be family friendly into the bargain!