Other than measuring the size of your space, pay attention to the scale. Your sofa should be the same scale as your other furniture so it doesn’t seem too big or too small placed alongside the rest of it. Where possible, don’t buy a sofa without first trying it out. Sit on it, lie on it, try it out the way you would use it at home. If you like napping on your sofa, make sure that the arms are the right height. Make sure the cushions and the back are as soft or firm as you want them to be. Each home has a predominant style, and if you buy a sofa that doesn’t go along with it, it could be a major eyesore unless you are especially skilled in merging different looks. If you want to be safe, pay close attention to how your sofa would look lined up with the rest of your furnishings. Selecting the wrong color for your fabric can also be a serious mistake. It is always a good idea to bring a swatch home to look at it with all your other furnishings, wall color, and light. Always choose a color you like and can live with. Don’t pick colors based on trends or just a whim. You will have to live with that color choice for years. Buying a good quality sofa saves you money in the long run. Buy the best quality you can afford as buying a poor quality sofa means that it will lose its shape, looks and comfort factor pretty quickly, sometimes within a matter of months. A poor quality frame can also cause it to break, and you will have arms that jiggle and legs that aren’t steady.
