10 Secrets to Help You Make the Best American Sofa Purchase

(Recommendations from a group of international designers)

When you decide to buy a sofa for your living room, it’s as if you’re making a major investment. Yes, there are plenty of options, but making mistakes is very likely. American sofas are so comfortable, durable, and beautiful that you’ll be tempted to buy them. Here are recommendations from a group of designers to help you make the best decision to buy an American sofa that suits you:

Do you think all sofas are one size fits all?

Not so, and interior design expert Mary MacDonald said about the best options, “My favorite sofa size is 40 inches deep and 60 inches long, while the ideal back height is 19 inches.” She added that she recommends round arms for traditional sofas and square arms for modern sofas.

There are other details if you want to specify the length of the sofas.

Some people ask for a length of 90 inches specifically or more if the room space allows, to be suitable for them during nap time to take a comfortable nap. Sometimes we have to put our comfort and interests first.

Take measurements twice, because you’ll only be purchasing once.

Although it may be tempting to rush into the purchase process, you should take your time and check the dimensions of the sofa and whether it will fit your room or not. Get a piece of paper and cut it to the same dimensions as the sofa you want to buy. Then see if it fits your room or if you need to experiment further. It’s worth the effort.

You should also check the dimensions of the corridors, doors and elevator ceiling.

The length of the sofa should not be more than the height of the elevator ceiling in your residence, and it should fit through the hallways and doors.

Make sure the sizes are proportional, especially when choosing connected sofas.

If a sofa bed is too large for your room, it will overwhelm the room significantly. Typically, the depth of this sofa is less, and it is recommended to choose a short back, no more than 32 inches. This will make it more welcoming and less heavy in the space.

If your ceiling is not high enough

Choose a sofa with a low height if your home ceiling is not high. Let the height of the sofa be proportional to the height of your ceiling so that it does not take up space in the room and make it appear narrower and lower.

Let other items in the room give you a clue.

You don’t always have to go neutral to achieve an elegant style for your room. Don’t choose all the room elements in the same color, but rather choose harmonious, complementary, or gradient colors.

Don’t always chase fashion.

Despite the modern trend toward bold and beautiful colors, a large sofa, in particular, will be a permanent fixture in your home. Try to choose classic colors and leave the bold colors to replaceable parts, such as cushions, to keep up with fashion.

Try this trick to ensure the durability of the frame.

Raise one front foot For a 5-7 inch sofa, it should rise on the opposite side as well, but if it still touches the ground, it means the frame is weak.

Always try to choose practical colors for the bottom of the sofa, as they will hide imperfections and signs of use.

If you’ve arrived here and want to check out the American sofa sets we offer here at The Factory, and if you decide to buy one of our sets, then this is good news for you, as we will offer you a 20% discount coupon on all displayed prices ( WHITEFRIDAY2017 ) on the occasion of the White Friday offers.

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Quoted and adapted from http://www.housebeautiful.com/home-remodeling/interior-designers/tips/a1092/sofa-buying-guide /