A Buyer’s Guide to Fabric Sofas
Fabric sofas offer comfort, easy maintenance and the convenience of being easily updatable with new fabric covers. For all of these reasons they prove to be a popular choice for modern consumers, particular with those who have children or pets where only the most durable of sofa finishes will do. This then means that the choice of fabric sofas from both online and high street retailers is larger and more extensive than ever and here we guide you through choosing the fabric sofa that is right for your home.
Tips for choosing the right Fabric Sofa for your home
Making the right choice for your fabric sofa can see you relaxing in style for the years to come, however making too quick a purchase can see you with a sofa that has a far shorter than expected lifespan, whether through wear and tear or a fall out of fashion.
Types of Fabric Sofas
Fabric sofas are subject to the same forms as any other type of sofa, coming in a variety of seats, with the main ones being 2 or 3 seat, and 4 seats and above (which are generally styled into a corner sofa). Additionally however you should also think about what other features you want from your fabric sofa. Here are the main features available on the market:
- Recliner chairs,
- Inbuilt Bed,
- Added storage through lift up seats or a matching pouf,
- Inbuilt sound systems.
Thinking about space
Prior to even looking at what sofas are available you first must establish the ideal dimensions that you’re looking for. This can then be used a ‘guide stick’ when browsing sofas either online or in-store.
If you’re particularly short on space then you should not only think about the size of the sofa and how it’ll fit into the layout of your room, but you should also consider purchasing a sofa with added storage. Furthermore you should consider a corner sofa, has these tend to be ideal for those who may require 4 or more seats whilst also being short on space.
Removable Covers and refreshing your décor in the future
As already mentioned, one of the best things about owning a fabric sofa is that they are so easily updateable by purchasing a new cover. Of course you will need to ensure that your fabric sofa consists of entirely removable covers (as opposed to just being able to remove the pillow or cushion coverings).
Thinking about the colour of the fabric
One of the most important things to think about when choosing a fabric sofa is colour. Whilst fabric is generally easy to clean you don’t want to be scrubbing it down every day as this will drastically shorten the lifespan of the fabric. To this end homes with pets or children may wish to consider darker fabrics, or at the very least choose a sofa with removable covers.
