Centerpiece of the living room, the sofa still often very difficult to choose, while options are becoming more numerous. Our advice to see more clearly and avoid mistaking it. Also discover our selection of sofas pictures.
Choosing your new sofa
I ask myself the right questions
Often we fall for a look. But is it the right sofa for me? He will serve me to read, receive, watch TV see sleep .. So many options, sometimes accumulate. It is important to identify before they decide: do I want to support my head, resting my elbows, be well maintained in the back? Do I often get old people who may struggle to recover if they sit too low? Many parameters to take into account.
I watch the label
Precious, she tells us about the level of comfort sofa. It locates the material used for the structure, rather in a solid wood such as pine wood, maintenance of the tissue machine or dry washing, if it is removable and particularly the density of the seat cushions. The more it is, the more they promise to be firm and strong. Warning farm does not mean hard. Aim a density around 30/35 kg per m3. Below, the foam will quickly lose its flexibility and settle.
I set a budget
There are excellent canapés between 1200 and € 1500. Below, we must accept some concessions, a smaller firm or settle for a smaller model for example. Above, we offer more qualitative options, a very beautiful fabric, leather, or a large width of pocket springs.
I choose the right options
We put on a rather dark fabric, but not too much, if you're clumsy. It does not fear leather for large families, almost easier maintenance than the fabric. We like to be able to undress him. So we verify that it is fully removable because it often gets stuck at the armrests. Beware covers to customize the price if it is white, sometimes almost as expensive as the sofa.
I take it in good shape
The modular sofas proposals are endless with daybed, wide angle, a built-in shelf between two seats, etc. It's tempting, but beware of volumes. XXL in a store, they are still smaller than in a living room of 15 m2. Many experts have 3D visualization tools to appreciate, use them. Consider also a corner sofa for example does not move easily the day we want to reconfigure his play, sometimes it is better to opt for two separate sofas.
I get rid of the old
More and more retailers offer take back your old sofa, Ikea launched this service in September, as some stores also accept the Bo Concept. A check before you buy.
A convertible, why not?
It is a formula that makes constant progress for occasional sleeping or daily. Over the mattress is thick (15 cm, it is very satisfactory), the more comfortable it will be. But this size will also condition the seat height and firmness. More so difficult to have both a low couch and bed We look closely at its ease of opening and closing as well as friction areas to be well strengthened.
