February 23, 2009

Choosing the Perfect Sofa at The Roomplace

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Since your sofa will likely be the largest piece of furniture in your living room or family room, it’s important to choose it carefully.  Here are a few tips from The Roomplace to help get you started:

Fabric or Leather?  Sofa shoppers are often stumped when it comes to choosing between leather and fabric upholstery on their new sofa. Wide selections of fabric make traditional upholstery a popular choice because they allow shoppers to incorporate patterns or shades which fit their decorating theme, or even design an entire room around the upholstery they choose.

Leather sofas are versatile choices that are designed to last for years if properly cared for.  The solid hues of black, tan, and brown leather sofas can provide a classic, even elegant, look to any home.  Spills or pet hair are easily wiped away from leather sofas, while a traditionally upholstered sofa may require a little more effort.

In recent years, micro-fiber furniture has become quite popular.  The tightly-woven fabric is easily cleaned with a damp cloth, and is quite stain resistant.  If you have small children, a micro-fiber sofa could be the best choice for you.

Style is Everything:  Whether you’re going for the casual family room look, or for a more formal living room setting, the style of your sofa is definitely a big part of setting the tone of the room.  Sofas with higher backs and straight line, tailored looks can make your room look more formal, while puffy and round selections give the room a more casual feel.

If you’re looking for a sofa for a small space, consider one with a low profile and neutral tones.  These features will make the room appear to be more spacious, with less distraction to the eye.   If you have a large space that needs some warming up, then a large sectional or multiple pieces in rich tones will help to fill up the space.
Want more help choosing a sofa?  Visit the Roomplace at http://www.theroomplace.com.

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