Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Sofa

Buying a sofa is a generally pleasurable experience, and it feels great to have a piece of luxurious furniture that can improve your comfort and style of living. However, buyers often end up making some mistakes while purchasing a sofa. They easily overlook a few small things that can have a major impact on their satisfaction with their newly purchased sofa a few days down the line. Find out about some of the most common mistakes to avoid while buying a sofa.

Buying one too small or big

One of the most common mistakes when buying a sofa is not measuring the the area in where you want your sofa to be. You should accurately measure the area and that will give you an idea of what size sofa you can work with. A particular sofa might look small or big in a showroom, but could look very different when placed in your room. Unless you measure the set or your space, you could be in for trouble.

You should also pay importance to its scale. The scale of your sofa has be the same as other furniture sets in your room so that it does not look out of place.

Not trying it out before buying it

The sofa should neither be too small or big for your room, nor for your stature. If you have bad knees or a short stature, buy a sofa with a shallow seat that allows you to stand up easily. If you have a tall build, buy one with a deep enough sofa to allow you to sit comfortably. The bottom-line is that, you should always try out a sofa before buying it. Lie on it, sit on it, pretend to nap on it and use it just like at home, to judge the comfort factor and whether it is of the right height for you. This applies to first time buyers however, go into your local retail and see what you like, then after you are informed on what you are looking for in a sofa definitely buy online. You will save time and money while avoiding the pesky sales people when it’s time to replace your sofa and preventing you from buying a sofa that doesn’t suck!

Sofa with the WRONG fabric

Choosing a sofa with the wrong fabric can be a disastrous and costly error to make. Select a fabric depending on how you will use the sofa, where you will keep it and other factors. If you are going to keep it in a heavily used section of your home, do not go for a delicate color or fabric – as it will soon be faded or ruined in that case. Bring a sample piece of cloth home, so that you can determine whether or not it is in sync with your other décor items.

Going for the wrong color

In case your sofa is going to be used heavily, a delicate color is going fade even before you can get the opportunity to enjoy it. Choosing a fabric with the wrong color can be a grave mistake. Do not opt for colors based on your whim or trends, as you will have to live with it for years to come.

Opting for an inferior quality sofa

Although the budget is an important consideration, a high quality sofa will ensure that you will not need to replace it in just 1 – 2 years. This can be a value for money investment in your case, as it will not lose its comfort factor, shape or appearance too soon. Good quality sofas come with strong frames that do not break easily, and with steady legs and arms that do not jiggle within a few months of use.

Choosing the wrong style

Every home has a distinct style, and the sofa of your choice has to coordinate with the overall style of your interior décor. It should gel well with other types of furniture. You need to be totally comfortable with its appearance, its functionality and overall style. You should carefully look at its design and avoid buying anything that is out of sync with your tastes and preferences and other furnishings in your home.