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Most people spend a lot of time either sitting on or looking at their sofa so choosing the right one is important. They are increasingly become the focal point of most homes so ensuring you have one that looks good and is comfy is vital for household harmony. This article aims to provide guidance when it comes to replacing that trusty old sofa.

When looking for a new sofa it can be quite tough to broaden your horizons beyond the colour and style of your old sofa. After all, it’s worked well for all these years so why wouldn’t something similar work well in the future? Although there is logic behind this argument you must not let it take over. Choosing a new sofa is a chance to express yourself through furniture, so if your personality has changed since you last brought a sofa this is your chance to prove it and show the world.

To help ease the confusion that you might be experiencing when deciding what type of sofa you want, here are some tips that could help you to choose the right kind for your home:

Size is important - Before you start your sofa hunt, measure the space that the sofa will sit in and also the size of your old sofa. This will help guide you as to the size of sofa will comfortably fit in your room. Another thing to measure is the doorways that the sofa would have to travel though until it gets to its final resting place. If you buy a sofa that doesn’t fit into your house you will have wasted a lot of time and potentially a lot of money.

Colour - Colour is another important factor. Unless your completely redecorating ensure that the sofa fits in with the rest of the decor in your house. This includes the colour of the walls, curtains and carpets.

Style - It’s important that the style of the sofa fits in with your house. E.G If you’ve got a contemporary, design orientated house then you should buy a sofa of a similar style.

Budget - Before you start looking for a sofa, decide on a budget you can afford and stick to it.

Tom Shurville works with BoConcept who sell are large range of designer sofas and contemporary sofa beds

Got an old sofa that’s still got years of hard wear left in it - but it’s looking a little tired and outdated? If your old sofa frame is still serviceable, but the upholstery is showing a little wear and tear, updating it could be just a matter of a few yards of fabric and some comfy new cushions. If you were smart enough to choose a sofa with a cushion back and seat, you can end up looking like you have a whole new couch by the time you’re finished. Here’s how to spiff up your old sofa with new upholstery and cushions.

Cushions and Style Decisions

If your couch has an attached back, your options for restyling will be a bit more limited. Still, you can make a big difference with new fabric covering for the upholstery and a change of style for the seating cushions. It can be as simple as choosing slipcovers for the couch and cushions in a livelier, updated style, or - if you’re daring - you can go as far as cutting away the attached pillow back and replacing it with cushions.

How Many Cushions?

Traditional styles use two or three cushions for both seat and back. If you’re just replacing the seat cushions, you have a few choices. If the back of the sofa is one piece - without attached or loose pillow-backs - you can use as many seat cushions as you want. One full length seat cushion lends a sleek, modern look to an older style. Just use the same fabric as you use for the sofa slipcover to make a cover for the cushion. If you like a more traditional feel, use two or three evenly sized cushions on the seating platform.

If, on the other hand, you’ve got a pillow-back sofa, you should stick with either the same number or a single cushion for the seating. In other words, if the back as three pillow sections, use either one or three cushions on the seat base. Anything else will give the sofa an oddly unbalanced feeling.

Covering Your Cushions

The fabric that you choose for the upholstery slipcover and casings for your cushions will be the major style decision that you make. It will also be a major factor in deciding how long your new investment will last. Among the durable, natural fabrics that you can choose are cotton, wool, linen and leather. Among the synthetics, olefin is one of the most versatile fibers available. You can find olefin upholstery fabrics in weaves that mimic nearly any woven fabric - that are wash and wear easy when it comes to care. Take the extra trouble to make sure that your slipcovers and the covers for your cushions are removable so that they can be easily dry-cleaned or machine washed.

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